Wigan vs Manchester United: FA Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

Manchester United head to Wigan tonight in the FA Cup third-round.

Separated by 54 places on the Football League ladder, these two teams are similar in more ways than you might expect with both facing an uphill task to rebuild after off-pitch financial chaos and multiple years below their incredible, recent peaks.

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Naturally, the expectations will still be with Man United as they make the 40-minute journey to the DW Stadium.

Erik ten Hag watched on as his team threw away the momentum of a superb comeback win over Aston Villa by losing away to Nottingham Forest last time out.

Wigan, meanwhile, struck late to draw at Barnsley on New Year's Day to put them 17th in the third-tier table after contending with a hefty points deduction to start their campaign.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Wigan vs Man Utd is scheduled for an 8:15pm GMT kick-off tonight on Monday January 8, 2024.

The match will take place at DW Stadium in Wigan.

Manchester United are expected to win at Wigan in the FA Cup third round (Getty Images)

Where to watch Wigan vs Manchester United

TV channel: In the UK, tonight's game will be televised live and free-to-air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 7:30pm. The fourth round draw will take place before kick-off.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live online for free via the ITVX app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Wigan vs Manchester United team news

Wigan XI: Tickle; Clare, Hughes, Morrison, Sessegnon; Jones, Shaw, Adeeko; Godo, Humphrys, Aasgaard

Subs: Amos, Kerr, Carragher, Robinson, McManaman, Smith, Lang, Magennis, Wyke

Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; Mainoo, McTominay; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund

Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, Bennett, Kambwala, Forson, Hannibal, Pellistri, Shoretire, Hugill

Wigan vs Manchester United prediction

United fans may be fearing the worst ahead of this potential banana skin but a late goal could be their saviour from a major cupset.

Man United to win, 2-1.

Victory is the only option for Manchester United against League One strugglers (REUTERS)

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Latics boss Shaun Maloney struck the winner against United in April 2012 - the only time Wigan have avoided defeat by the Red Devils.

Wigan wins: 1

Man United wins: 18

Draws: 0

Wigan vs Manchester United match odds

Wigan to win: 14/1

Man United to win: 2/11

Draw: 6/1