Wigan Athletic v AFC Bournemouth
FA Cup with Budweiser, third round
Saturday 5 January 2013, kick off 3.00pm
DW Stadium
Tickets
Tickets for the match will be available on the day right up until kick off. Supporters can pay on the turnstile for East Stand tickets but supporters wishing to sit in the West Stand will need to buy a ticket from the main ticket office in the West Stand.
Live Match Coverage
The game will be live on Latics Player with all of the build up getting underway from 2pm. Then from 3pm, there's full uninterrupted commentary with Paul Chialton and Neill Rimmer. If you're not already a Latics Player subscriber, you can sign up for the rest of the season for just £18.99. This prices also includes the closed season, and the start to the new season up until 18 August 2013. [Click here] to sign up now and get full access to the service including the exclusive first interviews with new signings Roger Espinoza and Angelo Henriquez.
Team News
Roberto Martinez prepares to welcome Bournemouth to the DW Stadium with an ever increasing squad at his disposal. The treatment room is becoming a quieter place each week with Antolin Alcaraz and Ryo Miyaichi both now nearing a return to full fitness. The only long term casualties left in the treatment room remain Ben Watson (broken leg), Albert Crusat (knee) and Adrian Lopez (hamstring). New signings Roger Espinoza and Angelo Henriquez are both eligible to play.
The Cherries manager Eddie Howe has no fresh injuries but could juggle his starting line-up if previous rounds are anything to go by.
Head to Head
Latics last faced Saturday's opponents in 2005 in the League Cup when a solitary Jason Roberts goals was enough to see Latics through. The two sides have also only met the once in the FA Cup, that was back in 1986 when Latics won 3-0.
In terms of overall meetings, it's much closer though with Latics having a slight edge winning 14 of the 36 total meetings to Bournemouth's 13 wins.
When the two sides met in March 2001 in League Division Two, both Roberto Martinez and Eddie Howe featured in the game.
Match Officials
Referee: Robert Madley
Assistant Referees: Gary Beswick and Danny Gratton
4th Official: David Coote
4th Round Draw
The draw for the 4th Round of the FA Cup with Budweiser will take place after Sunday televised games at approximately 3.30pm. The draw will be made by Dave Seaman and Dave Beasant. The winner of Latics v Bournemouth will be number 4 in the draw.