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      Blackpool snatch late victory at home

      Blackpool defeat Wigan Athletic

      Blackpool edged out Wigan Athletic in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, in a game related to matchweek 6 of League One. In this competition, both teams came from a defeat.

      Jordan Rhodes opened the score early in the game.

      In the closing stages of the game, Josh Magennis fired home for Wigan Athletic. Kenneth Dougall scored the winner in the final minutes of the game.

      After the result Blackpool are 12th in the table, with 9 points, while Wigan Athletic sit 21st place, with 2 points. In their next fixture, Neil Critchley 's team will play away against Fleetwood Town, whilst Shaun Maloney's team will host Charlton Athletic.

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      Blackpool
      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 33%

      • Ended a poor run of 4 games without winning

      Wigan Athletic
      • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 67%

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      STADIUM

      Bloomfield Road
      Capacity16 220
      Pitch size102x68
      Founded1899
      Head-to-head
      18
      36% Wins
      22
      44% Wins
      50
      Official matches