Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Stevenage (a): Solitary 7 as Latics up against it down south

By Paul Kendrick

Published 8th Oct 2023, 18:03 BST

Updated 8th Oct 2023, 18:14 BST

Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic performance at Stevenage and delivers his report card.

Scores on the doors!

Made several good saves - including three at the beginning of the second period - to keep Latics in it, only beaten from the spot

. SAM TICKLE: 7

Made several good saves - including three at the beginning of the second period - to keep Latics in it, only beaten from the spot Photo: BP

Led the backline again, assumed the captaincy after Lang's early departure, fortunate to escape serious injury during the red card challenge

. CHARLIE HUGHES: 6

Led the backline again, assumed the captaincy after Lang's early departure, fortunate to escape serious injury during the red card challenge Photo: BP

Started the game with a head bandage and didn't reappear after the break

. KELL WATTS: 5

Started the game with a head bandage and didn't reappear after the break Photo: BP

Still to hit the heights of last season, playing across a variety of positions

. OMAR REKIK: 5

Still to hit the heights of last season, playing across a variety of positions Photo: BP

Form in the second block of fixtures not matched those in the opening block

. SEAN CLARE: 5

Form in the second block of fixtures not matched those in the opening block Photo: BP

Very unlucky to concede the early penalty that proved decisive, showed up well elsewhere

. BABA ADEEKO: 6

Very unlucky to concede the early penalty that proved decisive, showed up well elsewhere Photo: BP

Struggled to get back into the swing after his shoulder problem, possibly still bothering him

. THELO AASGAARD: 5

Struggled to get back into the swing after his shoulder problem, possibly still bothering him Photo: BP

Made several good saves - including three at the beginning of the second period - to keep Latics in it, only beaten from the spot

1. SAM TICKLE: 7

Made several good saves - including three at the beginning of the second period - to keep Latics in it, only beaten from the spot Photo: BP

Led the backline again, assumed the captaincy after Lang's early departure, fortunate to escape serious injury during the red card challenge

2. CHARLIE HUGHES: 6

Led the backline again, assumed the captaincy after Lang's early departure, fortunate to escape serious injury during the red card challenge Photo: BP

Started the game with a head bandage and didn't reappear after the break

3. KELL WATTS: 5

Started the game with a head bandage and didn't reappear after the break Photo: BP

Still to hit the heights of last season, playing across a variety of positions

4. OMAR REKIK: 5

Still to hit the heights of last season, playing across a variety of positions Photo: BP