The Latics survived a relegation scare to finish 20th last time out, but with Leam Richardson at the helm and a number of positive summer signings under their belt, the hope will be that they can push for a much higher position in the coming months.
Promotion has even been spoken about tentatively by some onlookers, but if that is truly the ambition, where will the Latics actually finish in their bid to go up this season?
The boffins have ran the numbers by looking at each League One club’s most realistic outcome this term and the odds of them achieving it – and in doing so, have compiled a complete table predicting the final standings of the third tier.
Click and scroll the pages below to see the countdown to the top spot below…

. HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: A general view of the Mitre Delta Max EFL match ball prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Swansea City at John Smith's Stadium on February 20, 2021 in Huddersfield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
EFL match ball. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood

. Morecambe
Relegation odds: 10/11 (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey

. Cambridge United
Relegation odds: 11/10 (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images) Photo: Harriet Lander

. Cheltenham Town
Relegation odds: 11/8 (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Photo: Matthew Lewis

. Wimbledon
Relegation odds: 7/4 (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill

. Accrington Stanley
Relegation odds: 9/4 (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley

. Crewe Alexandra
Relegation odds: 10/3 (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall

. Shrewsbury Town
Relegation odds: 4/1 (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker

. Plymouth Argyle
Relegation odds: 4/1 (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Photo: Harry Trump


1. Morecambe
Relegation odds: 10/11 (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey

2. Cambridge United
Relegation odds: 11/10 (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images) Photo: Harriet Lander

3. Cheltenham Town
Relegation odds: 11/8 (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Photo: Matthew Lewis

4. Wimbledon
Relegation odds: 7/4 (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill