Wigan Athletic remain in League One drop-zone but now two unbeaten after draw with Mansfield Town

Wigan Athletic and Mansfield Town were unable to muster a goal between them as their League One clash at the Brick Community Stadium ended goalless.

Mansfield threatened first and it required a good save from Wigan goalkeeper Joe Whitworth to keep out a low shot from Rhys Oates.

At the other end, Wigan came agonisingly close to taking the lead when Aston Villa loanee Brad Burrowes fired goalwards from the penalty spot.

However, he was denied a second goal in three days by a superb block from team-mate Scott Hogan, who was immediately flagged offside.

That was Hogan's last action in the game, before being replaced by Christian Saydee after taking a heavy knock in the middle of the field.

Wigan squandered the best chance of the game in the final minute of the first half when Burrowes raced through on goal, only to blast the ball straight at goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

The visitors then went straight up the other end, and the unmarked Michael Smith headed straight into the hands of Whitworth from six yards when it seemed easier to score.

Neither side produced anything of note in the second half as honours deservedly ended even.