Wigan Athletic thrashed by Blackpool

Blackpool beat Wigan Athletic, 0x5, on Tuesday, on matchday 26. In this competition, Leam Richardson's team came from two draws, and Neil Critchley 's team came from a draw. Ellis Simms made a great performance with 2 goals.

The opening goal was scored by Marvin Ekpiteta in the 40th minute, from a corner. Shortly before the interval, Jerry Yates fired home Blackpool's second goal, with a left-foot strike.

In the 53rd minute, Matty Virtue-Thick struck for Blackpool's team, with a left-foot shot inside the box, with James Husband making the assist. In the closing stages of the game, Ellis Simms struck for Neil Critchley 's team. In stoppage time, Ellis Simms scored the last goal of the match, from a corner, laid on by Robert Apter.

After the result Blackpool is 10th in the table, 41 points, while Wigan Athletic occupy 23rd place, 22 points. With regard to the next fixture, Blackpool's team will play at home against Northampton Town. Meanwhile, Wigan's team visit Swindon Town.