Latics vs Wrexham Selected for Sky Sports Coverage, Kick-Off Time Changed

Wigan Athletic’s upcoming home fixture against Wrexham AFC has been selected for live television coverage on Sky Sports. As a result, the match will now kick off at 12.30pm on Saturday, 12 April, instead of the originally scheduled 3pm start time.

This highly anticipated Sky Bet League One clash will see Latics host a Wrexham side pushing for promotion, making it an exciting encounter for both sets of supporters and a key fixture in the race for points late in the season.

Ticket Information

All tickets purchased for the original 3pm kick-off will remain valid for the rescheduled time. Fans who are unable to attend due to the change can contact the Wigan Athletic ticket office to arrange a refund.

The selection of this fixture for television coverage highlights the growing interest in both clubs and the significance of this match in the League One campaign. With Wrexham’s rise in recent years and Wigan’s fight for strong league positioning, the fixture promises to be a thrilling contest.

Fans who cannot attend in person will be able to watch the action unfold live on Sky Sports+, bringing greater exposure to Wigan Athletic and adding to the excitement surrounding the match.

Sky Sports Curse?

Interestingly, Wigan’s recent record in home games broadcast on Sky Sports hasn’t been great.

• Barnsley (H) – Loss (August 2024, EFL Cup)
• Morecambe (H) – Loss (September 2024, Vertu Trophy Group Stage)
• Charlton (H) – Loss (August 2024, Matchday 1/46 in EFL League One)
• Leyton Orient (H) – Loss – (December 2024, EFL League One)
• Burton (H) – Loss – (January 2025, EFL League One)
• Huddersfield (H) – Win – (February 2025, EFL League One)

With this some fans may be wondering if Wigan are cursed when the cameras are rolling—or if it was simply a case of poor management under previous manager Shaun Maloney who was sacked after Wigan’s 2-1 defeat to Reading on 1st March. Of course, this list of Sky Sports games is off the top of our heads, so it shouldn’t be taken too seriously—but the record certainly doesn’t look great! With the Wrexham game on the horizon, the Latics will be hoping to break the trend and prove they can perform under the spotlight.

A New Era Under Ryan Lowe

However, things feel different at Wigan now under new manager Ryan Lowe. Since taking charge yesterday, Ryan Lowe has certainly injected some hope and a fresh start for the team, when he takes charge in a few weeks after this weekend’s trip to The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic is where Glenn Whelan and his associates will be at the head of the helm one last time.