Matchday Information | Latics v Leyton Orient

Information for supporters heading to the Brick Community Stadium for Saturday's clash 

• Matchday Information | Wigan Athletic v Leyton Orient
• Latics face Leyton Orient on Saturday (12:30pm kick-off)
• Ticket, safety, parking, facilities and travel information included in our pre-match guide

Latics host Leyton Orient on Saturday 7 December (12:30pm kick-off), and here's a useful guide on all you need to know ahead of the game at the Brick Community Stadium...

Reserved seating is available in all Home Stands. All supporters must activate an account on our new Ticketmaster Sport system before they can purchase tickets for the fixture. Our latest fixture is a Category B fixture.

HOW TO BUY:

Online via our new Ticketmaster Sport System - [CLICK HERE]

Phone - 01942 311111 (9am-5pm - Monday-Friday)

In Person - (9am-5pm - Monday-Friday)

DIGITAL TICKETS

If you have two (or more) separate season tickets under one email address, the tickets are issued to the assigned customer and so you will receive two (or more) emails with the separate tickets.

If you haven’t received your digital tickets, please contact the Ticket Office who can re-send the email to you or supply an alternative solution.

Click here to access our Digital Ticket guide!

CAR PARKING

Matchday parking is available for just £6 to park on Car Parks 1 (away supporters), 3 and 4. Card and cash payments are available. 

The post code WN5 0UN should direct you to Stadium Way and is the best option if you are heading for Car Parks 1, 3, 4 & 5. If you are heading for the main reception or Directors' Car Park, then you should use the post code WN5 0UZ (Loire Drive).

FUTURE FUND DAY

Wigan Athletic's upcoming Sky Bet League One clash against Leyton Orient is set to be a memorable occasion as it marks the Club's 2024/25 Future Fund Day. 

Launched in April 2024, the Future Fund is a exciting membership where supporters can directly influence the next generation of Latics players on their journey from the ‘Heatable Academy’ to the first team through a monthly/annual subscription.

The innovative scheme has been a huge success, as over 550 supporters are currently contributing to the Future Fund each month, with Members already enjoying a range of exclusive benefits and supporting the next generation of Academy stars. 

As part of the 2024/25 Future Fund Membership benefits, active members can claim their TWO complimentary tickets for this fixture. The deadline to claim tickets is 5pm on Friday 6 December 2024.

Important Information:

• Only Future Fund Members can add complimentary tickets to their basket.
• When claiming their free tickets, members must select one ticket in the Future Fund age related price category (eg. Future Fund Adult), and one Members Free Ticket.
• Both tickets must then be assigned to the account of the supporter who will be using each ticket.
• In order to assign the ticket, the supporter must be part of the members network. Learn how to add someone to your Network here.
• Future Fund Members must activate their account via the new ticketing system before claiming tickets. Learn how to activate your account here.

FUTURE FUND THEMED ACTIVITIES 

• Future Fund member will announce the teams as well as present our POTM award pre-game.
• Heatable Academy Manager Jake Campbell will take part in an interview at half-time with Martyn Ode.
• Future Fund raffle will be drawn.
• Martyn will then host our Zorb Football Challenge which will see a Future Fund Member take on a Leyton Orient supporter.
• There will also be a large Future Fund 'Heart and Soul' flag laid in the North Stand.

LATICS STORE

The Latics Store is open from 10am until kick-off (and 30 minutes after Full Time). Latics Store is situated next to Main Reception in the West Stand on Loire Drive.

As the Christmas period draws closer, all 2024/25 Season Ticket Holders can receive 20% off in-store on Saturday as part of the matchday offer.

THE FAMILY ZONE

The Family Zone will be open from 10:15am ahead of Saturday's clash with Leyton Orient.

Come down and see our brand-new renovated space, and state-of-the-art gaming area, in association with Sky and The Brick. 

Ear Defenders are available from the Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office for a £10 deposit which is refunded on return to reception (cash only).

THE BRICK FOOD BANK

Wigan Athletic are inviting supporters to donate much-needed items to The Brick before Saturday's game.

Donations can be made at the East Stand Express Store in the Southeast corner of The Brick Community Stadium.

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

Wigan is served by two railway stations (almost opposite each other on Wallgate in Wigan), Wigan Northern 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 is approximately 1.4 miles away from the Brick. A taxi to the Stadium should cost approximately £5 from Wigan North Western station. 

DIRECTIONS TO THE BRICK COMMUNITY STADIUM (CAR)

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 Brick Community 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 Brick Community Stadium

WHELAN'S SPORTS BAR AND HEATABLE SOUTH STAND

The Brick Community Stadium has two pre-match facilities for supporters to gather and enjoy refreshments.

Whelan’s Sports Bar will be open from 10am on Saturday! Situated in the West Stand, next to the Main Reception, the Sports Bar includes an extensive menu, full range PA system, and multiple 50” 4K screens. Come back post-game to enjoy some great food and refreshments!

The Heatable.co.uk South Stand Bar - the home of the official Wigan Athletic Supporters’ Club - will be open from 10.30am, with Official Supporters Club members receiving 25% off at the bar until 1pm. 

There will also be a host of activities on offer in the Fan Zone all provided by the Official Wigan Athletic Supporters Club. 

FREE SANITARY PRODUCTS 

We have linked up with Aunt Flow to ensure that all supporters have free access to menstrual products at the Brick Community Stadium, should they be required. 

The Club has installed sanitary product dispensers in all concourse, ladies toilets, directly contributing to our efforts to remove any potential barriers that may prevent female supporters from attending fixtures. 

Fans will find the dispensers attached to walls in the female and disabled toilets in the stadium concourses. Simply push the buttons labelled ‘Pad’ or ‘Tampon’ at the base of the machines to dispense a product, free of charge.  

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES 

There is one baby changing facility located within each concourse of the Brick Community Stadium. Supporters will need a radar key to unlock the toilets. Please approach a student who is wearing either a red or purple vest for access.

Kingdom East Stand Smoking Trial

The Football Club will continue with our smoking pen iniative in the East Stand to allow those who require a cigarette to exit the stadium and re-enter during the game.

Supporters can exit at EX03 which will open 10 minutes before Half Time and will remain open until the second half whistle goes at which point the pen will then close and supporters should return to their seats.

FAN BEHAVIOUR

To challenge the totally unacceptable presence of football abuse, regulation changes and tough new measures have been introduced which will see people who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.

The issue is focused on offensive chanting, gesturing and displaying offensive messages based on football-related tragedies, which causes significant distress to the victims’ families, survivors and affected-club supporters. Football authorities, supporter groups and law enforcement organisations, including the police and CPS, have united to crack down on fans who participate in this vile form of abuse.

In addition to bans and criminal sanctions, a range of in-stadium, in-classroom and online resources will be rolled out under the ‘Love Football Protect the Game’ banner, to educate adults and children alike about the hurt tragedy chanting causes. Ground regulations have also been updated to incorporate references to tragedy chanting.

The game will also continue its efforts to combat dangerous, illegal and unwelcome behaviour off the pitch, be it in the stands or online. Last season a host of new measures were introduced by authorities which saw enhanced sanctions applied for people identified entering the pitch, using pyros, taking drugs to games, throwing objects or for discriminatory abuse.

We thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you at the Brick Community Stadium.

PERSISTENT STANDING

At the Brick Community Stadium, the Club would like to remind supporters that persistent standing is not permitted. As a Football Club, Wigan Athletic work under a safety certificate as an all-seater stadium, therefore standing for prolonged periods of time not only breaches ground regulations but is a potential safety issue and can ruin the matchday experience for others.

PYROTECHNICS 

The Club would also like to remind supporters that it is illegal to bring pyrotechnics into the Brick Community Stadium, and there are consequences for anybody who breaks the law and ground regulations. Anyone caught possessing or using pyrotechnics will be reported to the police and prosecution could result in a permanent criminal record. 

Football authorities have introduced measures and stronger sanctions across the game to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviours. While fan behaviour on a matchday has shown some signs of improvement, there have been instances where pyrotechnics including flares, smoke bombs and fireworks have been found or used in stadiums.

Wigan Athletic prides itself on being a family-friendly Club and is committed to ensuring that the field of play remains safe for players, managers and match officials, just as the stands should be for supporters.