Preston North End Preview
Roberto Martinez’s side are back from their training camp in Austria and this evening travel the short distance up the M6 to taken on Championship side Preston North End at Deepdale.
Friendly fixture changed
The friendly game against La Liga side Almeria has been cancelled but Wigan Athletic have been quick to arrange new opponents for the game set to be played on Saturday August 8th.
Kapo set to miss season start
Olivier Kapo looks certain to miss the start of the new season after tests revealed that the French midfielder had strained the anterior ligaments in his knee after landing awkwardly during Monday’s friendly draw against German Bundeslige side Hannover 96 in Austria.
Two stands renamed at the DW Stadium
The JJB Stadium’s renaming has also heralded the renaming of two of the grounds stands with Wigan Athletic and chairman Dave Whelan taking note of the voice of his club’s fans for the new title of the West Stand.











