Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Portsmouth (h): Couple of 8s vie for star man as Latics find it tough

By Paul Kendrick

Published 1st Oct 2023, 16:24 BST

Updated 1st Oct 2023, 16:37 BST

Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic performance against Portsmouth and delivers his report card.

Scores on the doors!

No chance with the goals and made a couple of big saves to keep Latics in it late on

. SAM TICKLE: 6

No chance with the goals and made a couple of big saves to keep Latics in it late on Photo: BP

Switched from left-back to right-back and did okay without pulling up any trees

. OMAR REKIK: 6

Switched from left-back to right-back and did okay without pulling up any trees Photo: BP

Kept a very physical and dangerous opponent in Colby Bishop relatively quiet all afternoon

. CHARLIE HUGHES: 7

Kept a very physical and dangerous opponent in Colby Bishop relatively quiet all afternoon Photo: BP

Got an unfortunate deflection on Pompey's winning goal, radar for his long passing not quite at it

. KELL WATTS: 6

Got an unfortunate deflection on Pompey's winning goal, radar for his long passing not quite at it Photo: BP

Encouraging first appearance for the new signing who has been playing catch-up fitness wise

. STEVEN SESSEGNON: 7

Encouraging first appearance for the new signing who has been playing catch-up fitness wise Photo: BP

Stepped in for injured namesake Matt and produced a fine all-action display, protected the backline and supported the attack, including laying on the goal

. SCOTT SMITH: 8

Stepped in for injured namesake Matt and produced a fine all-action display, protected the backline and supported the attack, including laying on the goal Photo: BP

Complimented his Academy pal well in the engine room, nailed down his spot now

. BABA ADEEKO: 7

Complimented his Academy pal well in the engine room, nailed down his spot now Photo: BP

No chance with the goals and made a couple of big saves to keep Latics in it late on

1. SAM TICKLE: 6

No chance with the goals and made a couple of big saves to keep Latics in it late on Photo: BP

Switched from left-back to right-back and did okay without pulling up any trees

2. OMAR REKIK: 6

Switched from left-back to right-back and did okay without pulling up any trees Photo: BP

Kept a very physical and dangerous opponent in Colby Bishop relatively quiet all afternoon

3. CHARLIE HUGHES: 7

Kept a very physical and dangerous opponent in Colby Bishop relatively quiet all afternoon Photo: BP

Got an unfortunate deflection on Pompey's winning goal, radar for his long passing not quite at it

4. KELL WATTS: 6

Got an unfortunate deflection on Pompey's winning goal, radar for his long passing not quite at it Photo: BP

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