Wigan Athletic took a step closer to securing their League One status for next season thanks to victory over Mansfield Town at the Brick Community Stadium.
Gary Caldwell's side are seemingly peaking at the right time, having picked up seven points in their last three outings.
It was a slow start to the game from both teams, but the Latics opened the scoring in the 25th minute courtesy of Callum Wright, who cut inside to finish inside the area following a lovely through ball from Raphael Borges Rodrigues.
But Wigan's lead did not last long, with Mansfield equalising just three minutes later through Lucas Akins. With not much separating the two teams in the first half, the score was level at 1-1 at the break.
The hosts regained the lead in the 71st minute through talisman Joe Taylor, who converted from the penalty spot after being brought down inside the area by Mansfield's Frazer Blake-Tracy.
With just four games of the campaign remaining, Caldwell's side sit five points above the relegation zone.
Match report supplied by PA Media.
Caldwell: 'I like their mentality'
Clough: 'Very poor defensive decisions today.'
