Wigan Athletic Academy graduate makes non-league loan move
Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Tom Watson will spend the next couple of months on loan with non-league South Shields.
It's always been the plan for Watson to go out on loan, with Toby Savin - who joined Latics over the summer - having taken over as back-up to Sam Tickle in the matchday squad.
Watson will join up with fellow Latics Academy graduate Sean McGurk at South Shields, who lie second in the National League North, two points behind behind AFC Fylde – with two games in hand.
"Wigan Athletic can confirm Tom Watson has joined South Shields on loan until January 2026," read a Latics statement.
"Watson will link up with the high-flying National League North side, aiming to get regular first-team football under his belt ahead of his return."
Watson spent two months on loan at Oxford City in 2023/24, making 12 appearances.
His solitary outing for Latics this season came in the 2-0 home defeat to Salford City in the Vertu Trophy.