Wigan Athletic drew Bolton in the Carabao Cup following their penalty shoot-out win over Hull City earlier this month.
On the clash, Richardson said: "It's two fantastic football clubs - I've been very fortunate to experience both the clubs in playing for one and managing the other one.
"There are some fantastic people at both clubs and it'll be a fantastic spectacle for both sets of supporters.”
There is expected to be a bumper crowd for the cup tie.
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"There are some fantastic people at both clubs and it'll be a fantastic spectacle for both sets of supporters.”