But following the introduction off the bench of David Ball, who spent time on trial with Wigan over the summer before returning to Fleetwood, the visitors came into it more and more
They pulled one back just after the hour mark when Antoni Sarcevic's free-kick deflected off the Wigan wall into the path of Tyler Hornby-Forbes, who beat goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell from eight yards
It was the first goal Wigan had conceded at home in the league this season, and the visitors enjoyed the lion's share of the last quarter as they pushed for an equaliser
Wigan squandered a gilt-edged chance to seal the game when substitute Sanmi Odelusi raced clean through on goal only for his shot to nearly hit the corner flag
And they nearly paid a high price when Ball hit the outside of the post in the six added minutes at the end
Source : PA
Source: PA