Wigan Athletic's upcoming fixtures against Reading and Burton Albion postponed with reasons explained
Wigan Athletic have confirmed that their upcoming League One home matches against Reading FC and Burton Albion have been postponed.
Ryan Lowe’s side were due to host Leam Richardson’s Reading outfit at the Brick Community Stadium on Saturday, November 15 (3pm), but it has now been postponed due to international call-ups for the visitors.
EFL regulations state that clubs with three or more call-ups are permitted to reschedule league matches, and with Reading receiving the minimum number of call-ups, they have made the decision to request postponement of the fixture.
A club statement from Latics read: “The club is disappointed that more advanced notice could not be provided to supporters as the decision was taken at the latest possible opportunity in accordance with the deadlines set out in EFL Regulations.
“The date for the rearranged fixture will be confirmed and announced in due course. All tickets purchased will remain valid for the rearranged fixture.”
Meanwhile, Wigan’s home game against Burton Albion at the Brick Community Stadium on Tuesday, December 9, has also been postponed.
This is due to Burton’s FA Cup second-round tie at Brackley Town being selected for television coverage, thus being moved to Monday, December 8. As a result, Latics’ scheduled match against the Brewers on December 9 will no longer go ahead as planned, and will be played on a new date, which will be confirmed and announced in due course. All tickets purchased will remain valid for the fixture.
Latics’ derby against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, January 17 (12:30pm), has been picked for broadcast.