Gillingham 0-2 Wigan Athletic
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Wigan returned to the top of League One as Max Power and Will Keane wrapped up victory over Gillingham at Priestfield.
Leam Richardson's men enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges, although Callum Lang's free-kick, comfortably saved by Jamie Cumming, was their best effort.
Ben Amos had to be alert to push over Danny Lloyd's wind-assisted free kick, before denying John Akinde from close range.
Gills stormed out of the blocks in the second half, with Amos again denying Akinde, but the hosts were soon under pressure with Lang's right-footed drive narrowly missing the target.
Wigan finally broke through on 63 minutes when Power latched on to James McClean's deep cross to head home from a tight angle.
Keane put the result beyond doubt 18 minutes later, placing the ball into the bottom-right corner from inside the penalty area.
Amos did brilliantly to preserve his clean sheet, saving from both Gerald Sithole and Robbie McKenzie as Wigan went top on goal difference.
Match report supplied by PA Media
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