Everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Athletic vs Town
- Preview ahead of Wigan vs Town
- All the info on Paul Cook’s side
- Tickets still available for the game
Danny Cowley’s Huddersfield Town make the trip to Wigan Athletic on Saturday 14 December 2019 in the Sky Bet Championship at the DW Stadium; 3pm kick off.
The Terriers go into the game on the back of a dramatic last minute 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic at The Valley courtesy of Matty Daly’s late effort.
This will be the first time the two sides have faced up against each other since 2017. In January 2017, Huddersfield Town achieved a 1-0 away win against The Latics thanks to a Nahki Wells goal in the latter stages of the game.
Town were also victorious at the DW Stadium in 2015, once again by a 1-0 scoreline as Conor Coady’s goal helped The Terriers to three points in January 2015.
THE OPPOSITION
Paul Cook’s side go into Saturday’s game, looking to make the most out of home comforts once again. Last season, The Latics picked up 41 out of their 52 points at the DW Stadium, indicating the value of the team playing within their home stadium.
So far this season, it has been very much the same with The Latics recording the majority of their current points tally at the DW Stadium, including wins over the likes of Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City. Incidentally, all of Wigan Athletic’s victories so far this season have come on their own turf.
Their last win came against Nottingham Forest at the end of October. The Latics face West Bromwich Albion this evening before welcoming the Terriers to the DW on Saturday.
ONES TO WATCH
Chey Dunkley
The 27-year-old defender joined Wigan Athletic in 2017 after leaving Oxford United. Dunkley was ever-present in his first season as the Latics were promoted back to the Sky Bet Championship. He was also a part of a Wigan backline which conceded 29 goals - the least in the division. This season, it has been Dunkley’s efforts at the other end of the pitch which has made him a player to look out for. So far this season, he has five goals to his name from centre-back.
Sam Morsy
Morsy signed for Wigan Athletic in January 2016 from Chesterfield and has gone on to make over 100 appearances for the Club. Prior to the start of the 2017/18 season, Morsy was named Wigan’s Captain and was an integral part of the squad which achieved promotion back into the second tier of English football. Following an injury-hit start to the 2019/20 season, Morsy has played in every game since returning from injury for Paul Cook’s side - barring the win against Nottingham Forest, where he served a one game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards.
Kieffer Moore
Moore was one of Paul Cook’s additions to Wigan Athletic’s squad prior to the start of this season. In 2018/19, the striker scored 17 goals for Barnsley as they won promotion into the Sky Bet Championship. The 27-year-old has so far played 17 games for his new Club. He was on the scoresheet for The Latics in their last game against Luton Town, albeit in a 2-1 defeat. Moore has also played a big role at international level as he has helped Wales reach the finals of the UEFA EURO 2020 Championships.
TEAM NEWS - TOWN
Manager Danny Cowley will detail Huddersfield Town’s latest team news at his press conference on Thursday 12 December 2019.
Danny Cowley was without Tommy Elphick (knee), Trevoh Chalobah (suspended), Alex Pritchard (knee), Fraizer Campbell (hip), Collin Quaner (hip), Jaden Brown (ankle), Demeaco Duhaney (illness) and Lewis O’Brien (calf) for the game against Charlton Athletic.
TEAM NEWS – WIGAN
Chey Dunkley could return to the fold after serving a one match suspension. Joe Williams and Danny Fox are still in the rehabilitation phase of their injuries. Tom Pearce could return after playing for Wigan’s Under-23 side last week.
TICKETS
Tickets are still on sale for the game – CLICK HERE to get yours now!
KIT
Town will be wearing their coral third kit for Saturday’s game – Click here to buy yours!
SUPPORTER INFORMATION
If you're travelling to the DW Stadium, check out the Away Supporters' Guide by CLICKING HERE!
iFOLLOW HTAFC
Huddersfield Town fans that live outside the UK can watch the game live with an International Match Pass for £5.
Supporters who are in the UK will be able to listen to in-game commentary from the DW Stadium if they purchase an Audio Match Pass. The audio commentary is also available to those supporters who have monthly or season iFollow HTAFC passes.
