Not having won in eight matches, Coventry City face a daunting task as they set off up the M6 for the second time in four days. Wigan are top of the league, unbeaten in their last four games and have only conceded three goals at the JJB Stadium his season.
Peter Reid will have Louis Carey available after the defender recovered from a back injury and will also be to use the services of Scott Shearer should he need to. The Scot has recovered from a back strain which saw him miss the reserves defeat against Spurs.
Gary McSheffrey will also be added to the squad after returning from Luton on loan and playing well for the reserves.
Wigan manager Paul Jewell is looking forward to renewing old acquaintances with Peter Reid and said: "I've known Reidy a long time, he's one of the few managers who I'm bigger than! "I know for a fact he'll have his team fired up.
"I'm looking forward to a good game and it's another big match for us but whatever happens we'll have a drink together afterwards."
Jewell has delayed naming a squad due to injuries. Talented midfielder Jimmy Bullard who scored in Wigan’s midweek win against Crewe has a groin injury whilst Emerson Thome and Lee McCulloch have also been treated for slight hamstring injuries.
Tickets are available priced at £17 for adults and £12. City fans are housed in East Stand and seating is unreserved.
The JJB Stadium can be found by
From the South:
Take the M6 to Jun.25, then pick up the A49 heading for Wigan, turn left into Robin Park Road, take the 2nd right into Anjou Boulevard, continue to the end and then turn right into Lorie Drive for the ground.
From the East:
Take the M61 to Jun.5, then take the A58 through West Houghton and Hindley, then turn right onton the A577 Manchester Road, continue on this road through Wigan heading Orrell,cross over the RIver Douglas as you leave Wigan, then turn into Robins Park Road, take the 2nd right into Anjou Boulevard, continue to the end and turn right into Lorie Drive for the ground.
If you are not going to Wigan, City U18’s who have won their last five consecutive matches face Leicester managed by Trevor Peake at Ryton kick off at 11am, whilst Coventry Sphinx take on Ludlow Town in an FA Vase game at Sphinx Drive in Stoke Aldermoor at 3pm.
On Sunday, Coventry City Ladies look for a win to ease their relegation worries when they face Stockport County at Coventry Sphinx. Kick off is at 2pm. Coventry City Ladies Reserves go in search of Cup glory when they travel to Birmingham City in a Premier League Cup tie second round. Birmingham are the current holders and the game will be played at Hollyfields in Erdington, Birmingham at 2pm. This game may be postponed. Please check this site before setting off.