Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Ipswich Town

Wigan Athletic return to Championship matters this weekend following their first match in Europe in their 81-year history when they take on Ipswich Town at the DW Stadium.

The Latics picked up a point in their Europa League group match, courtesy of a goalless draw with Zulte Waregem, but Owen Coyle's men face a league side this weekend that are unbeaten in their last three games.

There are two points separating the clubs in the table, with Wigan taking eight points from their last six encounters, while Mick McCarthy's side head into this Sunday's match on the back of a 2-1 win over Yeovil Town.

Shaun Maloney is likely to return to the starting lineup for Wigan after he was rested by Coyle in midweek, while Ben Watson could also be added to the team.

For the Tractor Boys, winger Paul Anderson faces a late fitness test on a groin strain, while Daryl Murphy could retain his place in the starting lineup.

Recent form

Wigan Athletic: WLDDWL

Ipswich Town: WLLDWW

Possible starting lineups

Wigan Athletic: Carson; Boyce, Rogne, Barnett, Beausejour; Maloney, Watson, Gomez, Perch, Espinoza; Fortune

Ipswich Town: Gerken; Chambers, Berra, Smith, Cresswell; Anderson, Skuse, Hyam, Tunnicliffe; Murphy, McGoldrick

Sports Mole says: 1-1