Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Stevenage (a): Solitary 7 as Latics up against it down south
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.
. 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
. 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
. KELL WATTS: 5
Started the game with a head bandage and didn't reappear after the break Photo: BP
. OMAR REKIK: 5
Still to hit the heights of last season, playing across a variety of positions Photo: BP
. SEAN CLARE: 5
Form in the second block of fixtures not matched those in the opening block Photo: BP
. BABA ADEEKO: 6
Very unlucky to concede the early penalty that proved decisive, showed up well elsewhere Photo: BP
. THELO AASGAARD: 5
Struggled to get back into the swing after his shoulder problem, possibly still bothering him Photo: BP
13. SUB: LIAM SHAW (FOR AASGAARD, 58): 6
Put himself about and must be pushing for another start now Photo: BP
14. SUB: TOM PEARCE (FOR SESSEGNON, 61): 5
Couldn't get his crossing going at all Photo: BP
15. SUB: JONNY SMITH (FOR HUMPHRYS, 58): 6
Showed some nice touches down the flanks, brings something to the table that no other player does Photo: BP
16. SUB: CALLUM McMANAMAN (FOR CLARE, 86): 6
Not enough time to impress, was desperate to get on after the second-half skirmish in which he got involved Photo: BP