Match Report
Wigan Athletic's unbeaten run stood at 6, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Middlesbrough U21 entered with three losses in a row. Wigan Athletic had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Middlesbrough U21, 6.
The match was played at The DW Stadium in Wigan (capacity 25,138). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Wigan Athletic led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-1.