Match preview | Wigan Athletic v Imps

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City will be looking to make it 12 league games unbeaten when they travel to Wigan Athletic on Saturday 31 January (3pm KO).

Read all you need to know in our preview. 

Michael Skubala:

"You're always striving for perfection as a head coach, I think the first half (against Bradford City) was one of the most complete performances since I came to the football club. 

"That is our identity and that is what we want to look like. We're very proud of how performed and our challenge now is to sustain that and be consistent with it. 

"That is a challenge because this league is hard, it is up to us to try and replicate that consistency." 

Tendayi Darikwa: 

"We're on a great run at the minute, we want to take this form into Saturday's game but we know that it is going to be difficult as every game is in this league. 

"We're only in January and we know there's a long way to go. We know where we want to get there but we need to keep on working hard to achieve it. We need to keep grounded and see where we end up. 

"Wigan is a football club that will always hold a special place in my heart, I have fond memories of playing for them, but I'm going there as a Lincoln City player and I want to win." 

Opposition information: 

The Latics head into the fixture in 19th position and will be looking to bounce back from last Tuesday's defeat to Wycombe Wanderers.

The two sides played out a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture at the LNER Stadium. James Collins scored a brace for the Imps, while Paul Mullin and Callum Wright were on target for the Latics. 

Match information: 

City will be wearing their third kit on Saturday - with a special 30% off offer, make sure you get yours HERE! 

Carl Brook will be the man in the middle on Saturday with Graeme Fyvie and Lewis Raper playing the role of assistant referees with William Davis as the fourth official. 

Legendary broadcaster John Helm will once again be on commentary for this weekend's fixture - secure your Imps+ audio pass now! 

Coach travel notice:

Please note: City's official coaches travelling to away games will depart from the bus stop on Tentercroft Street for the foreseeable future. This change is required due to changes in road layout around the Sincil Bank area, although the club are committed to working with Lincolnshire County Council to allow a return to the LNER Stadium. Imps fans who are making the trip on official coaches will still be able to park at the LNER Stadium, but we urge you to allow time to get to Tentercroft Street for the departure. See more details here.

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