Swindon Town 1-4 Wigan Athletic

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Will GriggImage source, Rex Features
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Will Grigg has scored 20 goals in 35 appearances for Wigan this season

Three goals in the space of six minutes at the start of the second half helped high-flying Wigan Athletic to a convincing win at Swindon Town.

Will Grigg swept Chris McCann's cross past Tyrell Belford to put Wigan ahead.

And the Latics romped clear after the break, with Max Power's fine 25-yard curler, Grigg's deflected strike and Sam Morsy's low drive making it 4-0.

Nicky Ajose slotted a consolation for Swindon, who had Nathan Thompson sent off for a reckless challenge late on.

Wigan remain second in League One, three points behind leaders Burton but having played a game more than their promotion rivals, while Swindon are 14th.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell told BBC Radio Manchester:

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Caldwell on Swindon v Wigan

"It's never perfect - it was very close. I thought first half we played very well and we contained them.

"These are a difficult side to prepare to play against. If you don't work hard against them, then they'll punish you.

"Second half we were devastating for 15 minutes."

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