Huddersfield 1 Wigan 2: Yannick Wildschut the star as he inspires Latics to their first win under new boss Warren Joyce
Joyce's team defended resolutely as they kept out promotion-chasing Terriers, whose season is faltering after blistering start
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WARREN JOYCE won his first match in charge of Wigan at the third attempt with a 2-1 win at faltering Huddersfield, thanks to a Yanic Wildschut winner.
After an end-to-end opening first half, Joyce's Latics took the lead just before the break when West Ham loanee defender Reece Burke smashed home unmarked from Wildschut's cross.
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In the 50th minute, David Wagner's Terriers equalised when a great run from Nahki Wells into the box saw his cross tapped home at the far post by Aussie Aaron Mooy.
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But Wildschut had the last laugh on 60 minutes when Dutchman Wildschut finished a one-on-one coolly having been played through by Max Power.
Huddersfield's home support were incensed at ref Tony Harrington who failed to spot Wells being clearly felled by Wigan left-back Luke Garbutt, as they could not find that elusive equaliser.
Despite starting the season as the early season pace-setters, but Huddersfield have now not won in four matches as they cling onto the last playoff spot - while Wigan occupy the last relegation zone place.