Youth team on the road
Latics under-18's, who are away to Shrewsbury Town tomorrow in the Football League Youth Alliance's North West Conference, will be looking to maintain their excellent start to the season.They have won seven of their first 10 league matches to lie third in the table while their opponents are second bottom.
John Pritchard is likely to be back as he has recovered from a hip problem, but Jack Truelove, Haydn Foulds and Callum Etches are all still on the injured list.
Academy Manager Tony Philliskirk says his team selection could be influenced by the fact his side is also in action on Tuesday at Burnley in the quarter finals of the Lancashire FA Youth Cup.
Tomorrow's game takes place at Sundorne Sports Village (SY1 4RQ) kick off noon.