A massive win for Wigan is secured by Heskey's 34th minute volley. Bolton huffed and puffed but just couldn't break down Wigan's ten men after Koumas was sent off for a bad challenge on Cahill.
90
Yellow Card
Handball by Ryan Taylor.
90
Off the line by Edman! It was Nolan's header that looked to be on its way in but the Wigan defender hooked clear.
90
Substitution
Palacios comes off for Taylor.
87
Taylor does well to block Valencia's cross into the box. Wigan are finishing strongly here.
84
This is not looking good for Bolton. Gardner has just headed over from 6 yards out but it looks like Wigan are going to hold on for three vital points.
81
Valencia has a go from the edge of the box but his shot is deflected wide by Gardner.
79
Yellow Card
McCann is cautioned for a poor challenge on Melchiot.
78
Yellow Card
Gardner is booked for a foul on Valencia.
76
Campo tries an ambitious volley from 30 yards but the ball sails high over the bar. Wigan might just be heading for all three points here. Bolton seem to be running out of ideas.
73
Wigan finally respond in this second half. Heskey got a good connection on his header but the ball flew harmlessly wide of the target.
70
Substitution
It's a midfielder for a defender as Bolton go for it. Cahill leaves the field for McCann.
67
Bolton players are incensed with the ref as it looked like Brown handled the ball on the line. It should have been a penalty - and a red card for Brown, but Steve Tanner waved play on.
64
Bolton force their 8th corner of the game - they're really piling the pressure on.
62
It's all Bolton now - Taylor should have done better from six yards out but it was an easy save for Kirkland. It looks like a Bolton goal is coming though.
60
Desperate defensive work by Wigan as Kilbane lashes clear while under pressure from Davies and Taylor.
57
Substitution
King makes way for Kilbane. It looks like Wigan are reverting to a more defensive formation.
57
So close for Bolton - it was Davies who hit a first time effort that just cleared the crossbar with Kirkland beaten.
55
What a let off for Wigan. Scharner almost put through his own net from a corner. It's all Bolton at the moment.
52
Nolan is in the thick of the action again. This time he couldn't quite get on the end of O'Brien's teasing cross.
49
Bolton have started brightly here - Taylor brings the best out of Kirkland from 25 yards.
47
What a superb save by Kirkland. Nolan drove in a ferocious shot but the England stopper did brilliantly to save with his feet.
46
Substitution
We're underway in the second half and Bolton have made a substitution: Diouf is replaced by Joey O'Brien.
Half time
Steve Bruce will be delighted with his players.They looked to be in for a tough game when Koumas was sent off in the 4th minute but they've dominated.Bolton did finish the first half strongly though and Wigan will be in for a tough second half.
44
Great save by Kirkland. It was a good move by Bolton and Rasiak could have scored with his first touch but Kirkland did brilliantly to save the his effort.
43
Yellow Card
Palacios is booked for a foul on Diouf.
42
Substitution
Bolton are forced to make an early substitution as Cohen comes off for Rasiak. It looks like concussion.
42
Wigan look nervous since they took the lead. They'd dominated until then but Bolton are back in this.
40
Goal for Bolton - but no, ref Tanner spotted a handball in the build up and disallows Diouf's neat finish.
38
Nolan appeals for a penalty after his cross looked to have hit Scharner's arm.
35
Goal
Great finish by Heskey. He was left unmarked in the Bolton box and smashed home his volley. It's no more than Wigan deserve.
34
Bolton were caught knapping there as Valenica hit a superb cross that King lashed goalwards but Al-Habsi pushed the effort wide.
33
Good chance for Bolton - it was Diouf who directed his header just wide of the target from Steinsson's cross.
31
Palacios is at it again as he tries his luck from the edge of the area but Al Habsi makes a great save and tips the ball around the post.
29
Great effort by Palacios as he fires in a cracking 25 yard shot. Fortunately for Bolton, Cohen just got the block in.
27
Boyce goes down in the box after a strong challenge by Cahill but the ref tells him to get up and waves play on.
25
It's a poor pitch at the JJB and the wind is playing a part in proceedings. You get the feeling this one could be decided by a set play.
22
Yellow Card
Diouf goes into the book for arguing with ref Tanner. He handled the ball but was furious with the official when he blew for a free kick.
21
First real chance for Wigan as Heskey heads just wide from Valencia's pinpoint cross.
19
Wigan have made a great start to this game and have dominated despite having Koumas sent off. You just wonder if they can keep it up.
17
Half chance for Wigan as Heskey does superbly to break the off side trap-but the England striker was just forced wide and Al-Habsi saved his driven effort.
15
Melchiot dinks a clever ball into the Bolton box but the delivery is just too strong for King and Al-Habsi collects
13
A quick break by Wigan is just snuffed out by O'Brien. It doesn't look like the home side are a man down at the moment and their supporters are in fine voice as they go in search of the opener.
11
Good shot by Valencia. The Wigan playmaker fired in a powerful drive that Al-Habsi did well to parry. The game's starting to hot up.
9
Boyce does well to clear under pressure from Davies. It was Diouf who swung the ball over and the former Liverpool striker seems to be finding plenty of room down the flanks.
7
Wigan are going to be stretched here - they've got to play with ten men for 85 minutes.
5
Red Card
Early drama as ref Tanner decides to send Koumas off. It was a strong challenge on Cahill and looked dangerous.
3
As soon as the game starts there's a lengthy delay as Heskey seems to have got an elbow in the face. It looks like he'll be okay to continue.
1
There's a great atmosphere at the JJB as referee Steve Tanner gets the game underway. The result of this game could go a long way in deciding who stays up and who goes down.
Awaiting Kickoff
Bolton: Al Habsi, Steinsson, Andrew O'Brien, Cahill, Gardner, Nolan, Campo, Cohen, Diouf, Davies, Taylor
Awaiting Kickoff
Gary Megson makes 10 changes to the Bolton side that lost to Sporting Lisbon in midweek, with Kevin Nolan and El Hadji Diouf both returning for this crucial relegation six-pointer.
Wigan Athletic
Bolton Wanderers
Full time
A massive win for Wigan is secured by Heskey's 34th minute volley. Bolton huffed and puffed but just couldn't break down Wigan's ten men after Koumas was sent off for a bad challenge on Cahill.
Yellow Card
Handball by Ryan Taylor.
Off the line by Edman! It was Nolan's header that looked to be on its way in but the Wigan defender hooked clear.
Substitution
Palacios comes off for Taylor.
Taylor does well to block Valencia's cross into the box. Wigan are finishing strongly here.
This is not looking good for Bolton. Gardner has just headed over from 6 yards out but it looks like Wigan are going to hold on for three vital points.
Valencia has a go from the edge of the box but his shot is deflected wide by Gardner.
Yellow Card
McCann is cautioned for a poor challenge on Melchiot.
Yellow Card
Gardner is booked for a foul on Valencia.
Campo tries an ambitious volley from 30 yards but the ball sails high over the bar. Wigan might just be heading for all three points here. Bolton seem to be running out of ideas.
Wigan finally respond in this second half. Heskey got a good connection on his header but the ball flew harmlessly wide of the target.
Substitution
It's a midfielder for a defender as Bolton go for it. Cahill leaves the field for McCann.
Bolton players are incensed with the ref as it looked like Brown handled the ball on the line. It should have been a penalty - and a red card for Brown, but Steve Tanner waved play on.
Bolton force their 8th corner of the game - they're really piling the pressure on.
It's all Bolton now - Taylor should have done better from six yards out but it was an easy save for Kirkland. It looks like a Bolton goal is coming though.
Desperate defensive work by Wigan as Kilbane lashes clear while under pressure from Davies and Taylor.
Substitution
King makes way for Kilbane. It looks like Wigan are reverting to a more defensive formation.
So close for Bolton - it was Davies who hit a first time effort that just cleared the crossbar with Kirkland beaten.
What a let off for Wigan. Scharner almost put through his own net from a corner. It's all Bolton at the moment.
Nolan is in the thick of the action again. This time he couldn't quite get on the end of O'Brien's teasing cross.
Bolton have started brightly here - Taylor brings the best out of Kirkland from 25 yards.
What a superb save by Kirkland. Nolan drove in a ferocious shot but the England stopper did brilliantly to save with his feet.
Substitution
We're underway in the second half and Bolton have made a substitution: Diouf is replaced by Joey O'Brien.
Half time
Steve Bruce will be delighted with his players.They looked to be in for a tough game when Koumas was sent off in the 4th minute but they've dominated.Bolton did finish the first half strongly though and Wigan will be in for a tough second half.
Great save by Kirkland. It was a good move by Bolton and Rasiak could have scored with his first touch but Kirkland did brilliantly to save the his effort.
Yellow Card
Palacios is booked for a foul on Diouf.
Substitution
Bolton are forced to make an early substitution as Cohen comes off for Rasiak. It looks like concussion.
Wigan look nervous since they took the lead. They'd dominated until then but Bolton are back in this.
Goal for Bolton - but no, ref Tanner spotted a handball in the build up and disallows Diouf's neat finish.
Nolan appeals for a penalty after his cross looked to have hit Scharner's arm.
Goal
Great finish by Heskey. He was left unmarked in the Bolton box and smashed home his volley. It's no more than Wigan deserve.
Bolton were caught knapping there as Valenica hit a superb cross that King lashed goalwards but Al-Habsi pushed the effort wide.
Good chance for Bolton - it was Diouf who directed his header just wide of the target from Steinsson's cross.
Palacios is at it again as he tries his luck from the edge of the area but Al Habsi makes a great save and tips the ball around the post.
Great effort by Palacios as he fires in a cracking 25 yard shot. Fortunately for Bolton, Cohen just got the block in.
Boyce goes down in the box after a strong challenge by Cahill but the ref tells him to get up and waves play on.
It's a poor pitch at the JJB and the wind is playing a part in proceedings. You get the feeling this one could be decided by a set play.
Yellow Card
Diouf goes into the book for arguing with ref Tanner. He handled the ball but was furious with the official when he blew for a free kick.
First real chance for Wigan as Heskey heads just wide from Valencia's pinpoint cross.
Wigan have made a great start to this game and have dominated despite having Koumas sent off. You just wonder if they can keep it up.
Half chance for Wigan as Heskey does superbly to break the off side trap-but the England striker was just forced wide and Al-Habsi saved his driven effort.
Melchiot dinks a clever ball into the Bolton box but the delivery is just too strong for King and Al-Habsi collects
A quick break by Wigan is just snuffed out by O'Brien. It doesn't look like the home side are a man down at the moment and their supporters are in fine voice as they go in search of the opener.
Good shot by Valencia. The Wigan playmaker fired in a powerful drive that Al-Habsi did well to parry. The game's starting to hot up.
Boyce does well to clear under pressure from Davies. It was Diouf who swung the ball over and the former Liverpool striker seems to be finding plenty of room down the flanks.
Wigan are going to be stretched here - they've got to play with ten men for 85 minutes.
Red Card
Early drama as ref Tanner decides to send Koumas off. It was a strong challenge on Cahill and looked dangerous.
As soon as the game starts there's a lengthy delay as Heskey seems to have got an elbow in the face. It looks like he'll be okay to continue.
There's a great atmosphere at the JJB as referee Steve Tanner gets the game underway. The result of this game could go a long way in deciding who stays up and who goes down.
Awaiting Kickoff
Bolton: Al Habsi, Steinsson, Andrew O'Brien, Cahill, Gardner, Nolan, Campo, Cohen, Diouf, Davies, Taylor
Awaiting Kickoff
Gary Megson makes 10 changes to the Bolton side that lost to Sporting Lisbon in midweek, with Kevin Nolan and El Hadji Diouf both returning for this crucial relegation six-pointer.
Awaiting Kickoff
Wigan: Kirkland, Melchiot, Boyce, Scharner, Edman, Valencia, Palacios, Brown, Koumas, Heskey, King
Awaiting Kickoff
Wigan striker Emile Heskey has recovered from a foot injury to take his place in attack for the home side. Marcus Bent misses out though.