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Wigan Athletic 3-0 Bournemouth

By Neil JohnstonBBC Sport

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League One leaders Wigan produced an FA Cup third-round shock as they claimed a deserved victory over Premier League Bournemouth at the DW Stadium.

The Cherries had forced a replay with a 92nd-minute equaliser on 6 January but could find no way back after Sam Morsy fired the Latics ahead.

Substitute Dan Burn's shot in off the bar made it 2-0 before Callum Elder's header secured a fine win.

Bournemouth were poor as Wigan booked a fourth-round home tie with West Ham.

Ryan Fraser was denied by keeper Jamie Jones early in the second half but the Cherries can have no complaints after a terrible showing.

Relive the action from Wednesday's FA Cup replays

Wigan Cook-ing up something special

West Ham will face a Wigan side full of confidence when David Moyes' team travel to the DW Stadium in the next round on 27 January.

Paul Cook's side are unbeaten in 13 league and cup games after rewarding their fans who braved the incessant rain with a handsome victory over top-flight opposition.

Wigan kept it tight on their way to an 18th clean sheet of the season before frustrating Bournemouth once captain Morsy opened the scoring after Will Grigg's flick was saved by Artur Boruc.

The 2013 winners took the game to the visitors and were rewarded with a memorable victory.

Burn had been on the pitch two minutes when he produced an instinctive finish after Max Power's delivery before Elder's powerful close-range header sealed a thoroughly miserable night for Eddie Howe's side.

Wigan have experienced three relegations - and one promotion - since winning the competition four years ago, yet with the club three points clear at the top of League One, they are moving in the right direction under Cook.

"Full credit to my players, they produced a fantastic work ethic," Cook told BBC Sport.

"Dan Burn was sent on to make sure Bournemouth didn't score. He wasn't sent on to score.

"West Ham have had a couple of great results and will look at the FA Cup to get some silverware."

Experienced Cherries bow out without a fight

After losing 3-0 at Millwall last January, this is the second successive season that Bournemouth, 13th in the top flight, have gone out of the FA Cup to League One opposition in the third round.

Howe made eight changes to the side that came from behind to beat Arsenal on Sunday, yet the Cherries' starting line-up still had 91 Premier league appearances between them this season.

"When you look at the quality we had on the pitch, no way should we have lost by that score," said an angry Howe afterwards. "We underperformed.

"Right now it feels tough. When you lose any game, you want your players to feel hurt."

Against Arsenal, they had shown real spirit and fight but those ingredients were missing as their poor away form continued.

They have not won on the road since 4 November and are without a clean sheet in 13 games.

Bournemouth's players react after losing to Wigan
Bournemouth's last win in the FA Cup was on 30 January 2016 against Portsmouth

Harry Arter was fortunate to escape with a caution for an awful challenge on Ryan Colclough in a bad-tempered game, while Bournemouth's performance was summed up when Benik Afobe lost control of the ball with just the keeper to beat.

Afobe could have had a hat-trick yet remains without a goal since 24 October.

At full-time, Bournemouth's players applauded their travelling fans who made the 500-mile round trip.

But by then, many had already started the long journey home.

Man of the match - Ryan Colclough (Wigan)

Wigan's Ryan Colclough in action against Bournemouth
Ryan Colclough caused Bournemouth's defence problems throughout with his pace and crosses as Wigan secured a win to remember

What's next?

Wigan will look to go further clear at the top of League One when they travel to Plymouth on Saturday (15:00 GMT). Just how many Bournemouth players on show at the DW Stadium will feature at West Ham on the same day (15:00) remains to be seen.

Line-ups

Wigan

Formation 4-2-3-1

  • 23Jones
  • 6Power
  • 22Dunkley
  • 14Bruce
  • 3Elder
  • 4PerkinsBooked at 21mins
  • 5Morsy
  • 27ColcloughBooked at 22minsSubstituted forBurnat 71'minutes
  • 18RobertsSubstituted forJacobsat 86'minutes
  • 11Massey
  • 9GriggBooked at 41minsSubstituted forHuntat 51'minutes

Substitutes

  • 1Walton
  • 2Byrne
  • 17Jacobs
  • 24Hunt
  • 25Powell
  • 26James
  • 33Burn

Bournemouth

Formation 4-4-1-1

  • 1Boruc
  • 24FraserSubstituted forHyndmanat 78'minutes
  • 3S Cook
  • 42Simpson
  • 11Daniels
  • 23MahoneySubstituted forIbeat 64'minutes
  • 6SurmanSubstituted forTaylorat 87'minutes
  • 8ArterBooked at 41mins
  • 7Pugh
  • 31Mousset
  • 9Afobe

Substitutes

  • 22Hyndman
  • 32Federici
  • 33Ibe
  • 36Butcher
  • 51Hobson
  • 52Ndjoli
  • 58Taylor
Referee:
Stuart Attwell
Attendance:
4,709

Match Stats

Home TeamWiganAway TeamBournemouth
Possession
Home52%
Away48%
Shots
Home11
Away13
Shots on Target
Home6
Away3
Corners
Home6
Away9
Fouls
Home10
Away9

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Wigan Athletic 3, Bournemouth 0.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Wigan Athletic 3, Bournemouth 0.

  3. Post update

    Jordon Ibe (Bournemouth) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  4. Post update

    Foul by Dan Burn (Wigan Athletic).

  5. Post update

    Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Jack Simpson.

  6. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Gavin Massey (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  7. Substitution

    Substitution, Bournemouth. Kyle Taylor replaces Andrew Surman.

  8. Substitution

    Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Michael Jacobs replaces Gary Roberts.

  9. Post update

    Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Marc Pugh.

  10. Post update

    Attempt missed. Lys Mousset (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right.

  11. Post update

    Attempt missed. Jordon Ibe (Bournemouth) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left.

  12. Substitution

    Substitution, Bournemouth. Emerson Hyndman replaces Ryan Fraser.

  13. Goal!

    Goal! Wigan Athletic 3, Bournemouth 0. Callum Elder (Wigan Athletic) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Max Power.

  14. Goal!

    Goal! Wigan Athletic 2, Bournemouth 0. Dan Burn (Wigan Athletic) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Noel Hunt.

  15. Post update

    Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Jack Simpson.

  16. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Gavin Massey (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  17. Substitution

    Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Dan Burn replaces Ryan Colclough.

  18. Post update

    Attempt saved. Gary Roberts (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

  19. Post update

    Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Charlie Daniels.

  20. Post update

    Sam Morsy (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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118 comments

  • Comment posted by User0745166609, at 21:53 17 Jan 2018

    Could the FA please exclude us from the competition in future years. Eddie(Howe) treats it with utter contempt every season. Shameful!!

  • Comment posted by hathos, at 22:23 17 Jan 2018

    Very little is spoken about supporters loyalty. e.g. Bournemouth fans travelling mid week 500 miles round trip to see their side capitulate to a lower division side. The players are cosseted and overpaid.

    In cases like these the Club is duty bound to recompense their loyal fans.

    The grounds would look very silly if fans stayed away!

  • Comment posted by BlueFox74, at 22:34 17 Jan 2018

    As far as I know most Premier League teams only have three chances of winning some silverware. It's a shame that they don't realise that the FA Cup is one of them.

  • Comment posted by Huggie, at 22:13 17 Jan 2018

    Pretty humiliating even with weakened team. It's a shame Bournemouth treated the cup with contempt.

    At least Wigan when they struggled massively in the league still committed properly to it when they won it.

  • Comment posted by PoolePirates, at 21:49 17 Jan 2018

    Congratulations to Wigan. Fully deserved. They can only beat what is put in front of them. Bournemouth were not interested with Premier League survival their priority.

  • Comment posted by scarborough toffee, at 21:54 17 Jan 2018

    @ no.2 that will be the same Wigan that had their little bit of glory in winning the FA cup in 2013!!

  • Comment posted by BDS Now, at 22:39 17 Jan 2018

    The last time Wigan beat Bournemouth after a replay, in the cup ....... Wigan went on to win the cup.

  • Comment posted by True Shrew, at 22:15 17 Jan 2018

    What 2nd in League One Shrewsbury couldn't quite manage last night League One leaders Wigan have and beaten a Premier League team, well done Wigan and good luck against West Ham.

  • Comment posted by 23Mike, at 22:19 17 Jan 2018

    True Shrew .....and from a West Ham fan, you deserved more. What a joy it is to see Wigan, Shrewsbury and Bristol City showing desire and commitment. It’s what the Premier League misses.

  • Comment posted by Anthony, at 21:59 17 Jan 2018

    In ways I feel like Eddie Howe might be alright with losing this one, focus on the league and such.

    But take no credit away from Wigan, fantastic result and into the 4th round with ease really.

  • Comment posted by Wendyo, at 22:02 17 Jan 2018

    Well done Wigan. Fully deserved, From a Cherries Fan.

  • Comment posted by Penelope Poopsalot, at 22:10 17 Jan 2018

    Well done Wigan. Things seem to be picking up and you provide some inspiration for my club Sunderland - hope we are playing you again next season in the Championship as Wigan is an excellent away day

    Good luck against West Ham United - hope you win

  • Comment posted by TwoBricks, at 06:09 18 Jan 2018

    Fed up with clueless clowns slagging Eddie Howe. AFCB. We play in the hardest league in the world. We play football, not hoofball. We are one of the smallest teams to ever grace the Prem. yet we finished 9th last season. This is our 3rd year in the top flight. We will be relegated one day. The season after Eddie leaves. Eddie Howe is a miracle worker. If you refuse to see that you are truly blind.

  • Comment posted by 23Mike, at 22:14 17 Jan 2018

    Well played Wigan, great result.......I don’t think my team will relish coming to your neck of the woods for the next round.

  • Comment posted by mudhutter, at 23:06 17 Jan 2018

    Bournemouths Premier League survival is paramount to them so I suppose that is why they made 8 changes, but what people don't realise is Wigan also made 6 changes from Saturdays match, with Powell, Burn, James, Jacobs, Walton and Byrne moving to the bench.

  • Comment posted by Scotm33, at 22:04 17 Jan 2018

    Fantastic from Wigan shows the magic of FA cup still alive. Fighting with Shrews and Rovers for promotion yet still go for this to some inconvenience cup

  • Comment posted by WIT, at 22:24 17 Jan 2018

    My idea to try to make the FA cup more interesting.

    Winner of the cup (unless already qualified) has a one-off playoff with the side that finishes fourth in the league with the winner qualifiying for the champions league.

    Would be a good end of season event.

    Totally understand Bournemouth prioritising but with the prospect of champions league, teams might rethink.

  • Comment posted by mr magoos optics, at 22:00 17 Jan 2018

    Love a good old fashioned Cup shock

  • Comment posted by Jon H, at 22:50 17 Jan 2018

    A sobering illustration of Bournemouth's weakness in depth. Lucky to get a replay in the first place and outplayed again tonight. Wigan through on merit, no argument.

  • Comment posted by Von, at 00:00 18 Jan 2018

    63 - Liok at their squad! Hardly weakened...8 first team regulars starting and plenty on the bench. Wigan wanted it more!

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