Rotherham v Wigan preview
Monday 13 August 2018 17:11, UK
Rotherham could hand a start to Jamie Proctor in their Carabao Cup clash with Wigan.
The striker has been out of action for 12 months with a serious knee injury but is now ready for match action.
Boss Paul Warne will contemplate changes, with the likes of Billy Jones, Sean Raggett, Clark Robertson and Ryan Williams all pushing for their first start of the season. Darren Potter is the only absentee, as the midfielder recovers from a second Achilles operation.
Paul Cook has told Wigan fans he is planning on adopting a "full squad rotation". Cook insists that the Championship is the club's main priority and will likely use the players who are yet to feature this season.
Gavin Massey (hamstring) is unlikely to be risked while midfielder Darron Gibson faces a number of weeks out with a groin strain. Deadline-day signing Joe Garner will not be ready after he only played a bit-part in former club Ipswich's pre-season and Dan Burn will also miss out.
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Rotherham have won just once in their last five matches against Wigan in all competitions (D1 L3).
Wigan have won five of their last seven away games versus Rotherham in all competitions (D1 L1).
Rotherham beat Wigan in both legs in their 1993-94 League Cup tie, scoring five goals in the process.
Rotherham have progressed in four of their last five League Cup ties against sides from the same division, losing only to Nottingham Forest in September 2004 in this run.
Wigan have lost five of their last six League Cup matches, winning the other against Blackpool in the competition's first round last season.
