Opening Day Delight: Latics 3–1 Cobblers
Wigan Athletic opened their League One season with a statement 3–1 win over Northampton Town, delivering a dominant performance at the Brick Community Stadium.
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First Half
Latics struck first in the 28th minute when Fraser Murray marked his debut with a crisp volley following a pinpoint cross from Joseph Hungbo. Just six minutes later, Wigan doubled their lead—Jensen Weir rising highest from a corner to head home the second.
Second Half
Wigan came out flying after the break. Within two minutes, Murray added his second of the game, calmly slotting home to make it 3–0 and all but seal the result. Northampton grabbed a consolation on 70 minutes through Michael Forbes’ header, but the outcome was never in doubt.
Key Stats
- Possession: Wigan 50.6% – Northampton 49.4%
- Shots on Target: Wigan 8 – Northampton 4
- Corners: Wigan 9 – Northampton 3
- Saves: Wigan 3 – Northampton 5
Final Thoughts
A dream debut for Fraser Murray, a commanding display from the whole team, and three points in the bag. It’s a strong signal of intent from Ryan Lowe’s side right from the opening day.
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