Wigan’s hopes of Championship survival dented by three-point deduction

The Latics are now eight points adrift of safety after being sanctioned by the EFL for not delivering March’s salary to their squad.

DEDUCTED POINTS: Wigan have been deducted three points after again failing to pay their players in March (Richard Sellers/PA)

Wigan are a step closer to relegation from the Sky Bet Championship after they were deducted three points for again failing to pay their players.

The Latics are now eight points adrift of safety at the foot of the table after being sanctioned by the EFL for not delivering March’s salary to their squad.