Reading Back In Top Six With Comfortable Win

28 March 2026
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Under new manager Caldwell, struggling Wigan had recently begun to pick up points to boost hopes of avoiding the drop, and this afternoon they dominated possession during the opening five minutes with good pressing and passing. Reading made a sluggish start, but then, against the run of play, took an early the lead. With Randell Williams having joined the growing list of injured players, Doyle was deployed on the right wing, and the ninth minute, delivered a perfect cross for Ehibhatiomhan to beat Tickle with close range header.

Ehibhatiomhan's recent improvement, since Marriott's injury has forced Liam Ricahrdson select him to lead the attack, has been quite remarkable. The timing of his run and his header was perfect. His new-found willingness to attack balls played into the box has now yielded three headed goals in the past six games. Growing into the role he is looking sharper with his back to goal coming to meet the ball when played in to his feet. Scoring six goals in six games, he has grown in confidence, as illustrated by a mazy run through the Wigan defence, only to become slightly exasperated when Doyle took the ball took the ball off him to curl a shot wide of the post.
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MATCH REPORT AND FAN OPINION: Reading 3 Wigan Athletic 0

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