Latics v Blackburn Rovers
All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup clash at the DW Stadium (kick-off 3.00pm).
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Latics face Blackburn Rovers in their first home fixture of 2022 on Saturday in the Emirates FA Cup (kick-off 3pm).
Leam Richardson’s side are now 13 unbeaten in all competitions and will head into the fixture full of confidence.
Here is a useful guide with all you need to know ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup clash…
COVID-19 (FACE COVERINGS)
All supporters aged 11 and over will be required to wear a face covering when located in indoor areas, other than when eating or drinking, or where exempt. This includes hospitality areas, concourse facilities and in Latics Store.
Supporters are not required to wear a face covering when located in their seat in view of the pitch at the DW Stadium, though we request supporters respect their fellow fans who do choose to wear face coverings in outside environments.
We politely request supporters adhere to these rules in order to protect each other from the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your continued support.
For more information on the latest Government COVID-19 rules, click here.
COVID PASS
We continue to monitor the expected attendance for Saturday’s fixture.
Should the decision be taken to implement COVID-19 status checks in line with the Government’s attendance criteria, we will communicate this to supporters via our official website, social media channels and email.
To ensure you don’t miss key communications from Wigan Athletic, ensure you have a My Latics account.
Guidance from the government on COVID-19 status checks can be found by [clicking here]
TICKETS
The DW Stadium Ticket Office will be operating with reduced staffing to mitigate against the risk of the spread of COVID-19 and prevent a full closure.
Queues are expected and we strongly advise supporters purchase tickets in advance and select e-tickets where possible. There are no cash turnstiles in operation at the DW Stadium, which is now a cashless stadium.
Cash is accepted for tickets, though tickets must be purchased from the DW Stadium Ticket Office directly.
Ticket prices for Saturday’s match are as follows:
Adults - £15
Concessions (Over 65s, 18-21s, Under 18s) - £8
Supporters should note that e-tickets can be displayed on your mobile phones to access the DW Stadium - it is not a necessity to print e-tickets.
HOW TO BUY
Online – [CLICK HERE]
Phone – 01942 311111 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and from 11am on Matchday) exc. Bank holidays.
In person – From the DW Stadium ticket office (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and from 11am on Matchday) exc. Bank holidays.
LATICS TV
Due to Emirates FA Cup Broadcast regulations, Saturday’s match will not be available to view on Latics TV.
However, audio commentary will be available via the Wigan Athletic website and App from 2.50pm.
For full details on how to listen to live match commentary via the Wigan Athletic website or App, please [click here].
PARKING
Car Park passes are available for just £5, with parking available on Car Parks 1, 3, and 4 (WN5 0UN).
Supporters can now purchase their passes by using contactless payment, cash payments are also accepted.
LATICS STORE
Latics Store is open from 10am at the DW Stadium up until kick-off, as well as for 30 minutes after the full-time whistle.
THE FAMILY ZONE
The Family Zone will be closed on Saturday and will re-open for the visit of Gillingham on Saturday 22 January.
For more information about the Family Zone, please contact Wigan Athletic Community Trust on 01942 318090 or email community@wiganathletic.com.
*In the event of poor weather, Family Zone activities maybe changed or cancelled
DIRECTIONS TO THE DW STADIUM
From the North:
- Exit M6 at Junction 27 and turn left at end of slip road
- Turn right at T-junction, sign-posted Shevington.
- After 1 mile turn left into Old Lane (Signed B53755 Standish Lower Ground)
- The road winds through countryside for approx 2 miles.
- At traffic lights turn right into Scot Lane
- Take the first left turn into Stadium Way for the entrance to the stadium car parks or second left for the main entrance (Visiting Directors & Match Officials Parking).
From the South and West:
- Exit M6 at Junction 25
- At end of slip road (approx.1 mile) turn left, sign-posted ‘Wigan A49’.
- Follow signs for Wigan A49 for 1.8 miles to saddle roundabout
- Take second exit sign-posted ‘Standish A49’ into Robin Park Road
- Follow signs for DW Stadium.
From the East:
- Exit M61 at Junction 6 (sign-posted ‘Chorley, Horwich A6027) and take first exit at roundabout. Do not exit at Junction 5 which is sign posted ‘Wigan’.
- At the next roundabout, take first left (sign-posted Westhoughton A6, Wigan B5238’) into Chorley Road
- After 0.3 miles, turn right (sign-posted ‘Wigan B5238)
- After 1.8 miles, turn left at Aspull Roundabout (sign-posted ‘Wigan B5238’)
- After 2.2 miles, just after Earl of Balcarres pub, turn right at traffic lights
- Proceed down the hill turning left at next lights with Quality Hotel on corner
- Follow ring road and get into the second lane from right as road bears right into Caroline Street, sign-posted ‘Orrell’.
- Continue on ring road following road as it bears left passing the Go Outdoors shop on the left hand side, again sign-posted for Orrell.
- Pass Wigan Pier on right and as the road goes under the railway bridge, get into the right hand lane to turn right into Robin Park Road (sign-posted ‘Robin Park’)
- Follow signs for DW Stadium.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
Wigan is served by two railway stations (almost opposite each other on Wallgate in Wigan), Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate.
Wigan North Western is on the West coast main line with links to Liverpool while Wigan Wallgate is used for regional services to Manchester, Southport and Liverpool (via Kirkby).
Taxis are available from outside Wigan North Western station which approximate 1.4 miles away from the DW Stadium. A taxi to the DW Stadium should cost approximately £5 from Wigan North Western station.