Wigan Athletic hopeful EFL will allow them to start League One season as plannedWigan are due to begin their Sky Bet League One campaign away to Ipswich on SaturdayAdministrators for Wigan Athletic are "quietly confident" permission will be granted to begin their league campaign as planned this weekend. The Latics, who were relegated to Sky Bet League One last season after a 12-point deduction for being placed in administration, are seeking a buyer to secure their long-term future. Ipswich vs Wigan Live onAn initial deadline for a sale of August 31 was missed, but talks with interested parties are continuing. Administrators have informed the EFL they believe they are in a position where they can proceed. "We have kept the EFL informed of the progress of selling the club and we are quietly optimistic that this permission will be given."

Source: Sky sports September 09, 2020 11:03 UTC