Wigan Athletic up and running in the league after comfortable win over MK Dons

Jensen Weir scored a brilliant brace and Max Power a vicious volley as Wigan Athletic secured their first League One points of the campaign at the fourth attempt via a 3-1 victory over MK Dons at the Brick Community Stadium.

Weir scored his first goal nine minutes before the interval with a superb curling effort from 25 yards out off Power’s sideways pass.

Jensen Weir was the two-goal star of Latics' victory over MK Dons

placeholder image — Jensen Weir was the two-goal star of Latics' victory over MK Dons

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Power himself added the second goal three minutes after the restart with a volley from similar distance after a corner was only half-cleared.

And Weir made the points safe with 16 minutes to go with another fine right-footed strike from just inside the box, with substitute Brad Burrowes – a deadline-day signing from Aston Villa – supplying the assist with his first touch.

Aaron Collins pulled one back for the Dons with nine minutes left after he outpaced the Latics cover.

But not even a yellow card for Gary Caldwell, followed by a caution and then a red card for assistant David Perkins could ruin a great night for the home side.