Wigan Athletic given Carabao Cup rematch

Wigan Athletic have been handed familiar Carabao Cup third round opponents in the shape of Sunderland - who they faced on the opening day of the League One campaign earlier this month.
Gwion Edwards scores at Sunderland on the opening dayGwion Edwards scores at Sunderland on the opening day
Gwion Edwards scores at Sunderland on the opening day

Latics' reward for seeing off local rivals Bolton in the last round is another home game against the Black Cats, who won the league game at the Stadium of Light by the odd goal in three.

The game will be played in the week commencing September 20.

Ticket details will be released in due course.

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