Corner for Wigan finds the head of Rodallega, but his attempt goes straight into the arms of Howard.

Three minutes of added time will be played at the end of this game.

N'Zogbia tries to force his way into a shooting position, but Hibbert is there to intercept and clear the danger. Wigan are finishing as the better side.

Mido turns well and runs into some space, but Hibbert clears as far as Scharner who blasts the ball over the bar.

Everton knock the ball long towards Saha, but the substitute is caught offside and the move breaks down. This game is winding down now.

Jo is in search of his third goal, but Boyce doesn't let him past. Good defending.

Everton are inviting Wigan pressure by sitting back in the final few minutes. Can the visitors grab a consolation?

Melchiot collects the ball on the edge of the area and tries his luck from distance only for Rodwell to get himself in the way.

Everton seem as though they are happy to see the game out now. They will be very keen to keep a clean sheet.

Mido finds some space on the right hand side before whipping in a cross towards the back post which Howard collects. Excellent goalkeeping because Scharner was waiting.

Everton knock the ball around nicely, before Hibbert's delivery lets him down as the moves come to an abrupt end.

This victory will only be Everton's second at home to a team in the top half of the table this season.

Wigan are passing the ball around well despite trailing so comfortably. They don't seem like a side that is 4-0 down.

De Ridder does very well to take the ball past two Everton defenders, but he loses it at the crucial moment and the move breaks down.

Steve Bruce will just want his side to salvage some pride in the final quarter of this match.

Wigan are having a decent spell. This time, a neat passing move comes to an end when Rodallega fires just over the bar from distance.

More good play from Wigan almost results in an attempt at goal, but the ball runs away from Rodallega before he can take a shot.

Wigan are still looking to create something on the break as Watson's effort from distance goes just over the bar.

Osman tries and fails to beat Bramble as Everton push forward once again. They aren't happy with the score remaining just 4-0.

Rodwell is involved straight away as he exchanges passes with Fellaini before Boyce intercepts and clears away.

Wigan have only picked up one point from a possible 24 away from home against top half teams this season. Such form looks set to continue today.

There is a real air of confidence about Everton now. They are relishing the freedom of being so comfortably ahead.

Wigan will be very worried about how many goals they will concede this afternoon. There is still around 30 minutes to play.

Wigan pass the ball around nicely and manage to get their shot away, but Watson's effort swerves wide of the post.

N'Zogbia whips in a free kick for Wigan, only for it to go straight out for a goal-kick. He put too much power on that one.

Mido has worked hard all game, but he isn't getting any reward. Jagielka has had the better of him for the majority.

Wigan won their previous two Premier League games prior to this one, so perhaps the international break came at the wrong time for them.

Corner for Wigan is taken by Watson, but it goes too deep and no attacking players can get themselves on the end of it.

Osman does well to beat his man before finding Baines on the left hand side who has his cross blocked well by Melchiot.

Everton are flying and Wigan need to do something to stop the rot. What has happened to them since the break?

Wigan haven't started this second half as yet. They really need to focus and prevent getting a hammering.

Everton are on top now and Wigan are under pressure. This time, Fellaini heads just over the bar after a Cahill cross.

Free kick for Wigan just before the break is deflected over the bar by Howard. WIth Scharner lurking at the back post, that was a crucial intervention by the Everton keeper.

Corner for Everton is taken by Leighton Baines onto the head of Osman who heads wide of the goal from inside the penalty are. That was never going in.

Watson knocks the ball into the box, only for Howard to collect it under pressure from Scharner.

Wigan play the ball around nicely again, only for the move to end when Mido curls the ball comfortably wide of the right hand post from 20 yards out.

Melchiot threads the ball down the wing into the path of Valencia who is blocked by the challenge of Cahill. They Wigan players can't believe that wasn't a free kick.

Everton break forward well and the move ends when Pienaar fires the ball just wide from distance. Decent effort.

Mido eventually fouls Jagielka and the attack comes to a close.

Corner for Wigan is whipped into the box by Watson, only for Howard to punch the ball clear for Everton. The attack isn't over yet though.

Jo is involved again for his team, this time he knocks the ball wide to Pienaar who can't quite get the better of Brown who wins the ball and clears.

Jo comes forward with the ball at pace, but he is stopped by a superb challenge from Boyce. Despite being behind, Wigan have looked solid at the back so far.

Mido and Phil Jagielka clash heads as they go up for a header. They are having a real battle out there this afternoon.

Free kick for Everton is whipped in by Neville, only for Kirkland to punch the ball away with incredible power. That was better than a header!

The home side are gaining some momentum now. This time, only a fantastic block from Bramble prevents Hibbert's pass finding Fellaini in the penalty area.

Everton lost their last Premier League game two weekends ago, so they will be desperate to hold onto this lead and get the three points.

Everton look to send Jo away for a second time in quick succession, but Melchiot is there this time to cut out the pass and clear the danger.

The goal was against the run of play really as Wigan seemed more than comfortable at the back and going forward.

There was a chance that Jo was offside when he opened the scoring. Wigan certainly aren't happy that the goal was allowed.

Cahill does well to beat his man before his through ball into the path of Pienaar is cut out by Kirkland in the nick of time.

Wigan are more than happy to let Everton pass the ball around amongst themselves at the back. They are happy with the way things are going.

Brown gets his toe in again to prevent Pienaar sending a ball through to Jo. He really is working hard this afternoon.

Wigan's central midfielders Brown and Ben Watson are winning everything for their team and David Moyes may need to do something about this.

The ball falls to Osman in space just outside the penalty area, but his effort on goal is high and wide of the target.

Wigan are looking dangerous on the break so far. This time though, N'Zogbia is caught offside after Brown played him through on goal.

Jo twists and turns well before drilling a shot towards goal that goes straight into the arms of Kirkland. Comfortable save.

Excellent chance for the away side to take the lead as Luis Antonio Valencia crosses the ball towards Scharner who misses the target from close range.

Bramble makes a fantastic challenege to prevent Steven Pienaar creating anything for his team. Excellent defending.

Wigan are playing some decent football so far and Steve Bruce will be happy enough with the start they have made.

There should be a very interesting battle in the air today a Everton have scored more headed goals than any other team, while Wigan have conceded the fewest headed goals.

Wigan fail to make much of their attack before Everton come forward yet again through Osman who is only prevented shooting by a crucial block from Boyce.

Boyce does well again to win the ball for his team before sending Brown away as Wigan push forward with purpose.

Wigan then move straight up the other end of the pitch and Mido tries his luck from range only for Tim Howard to make a comfortable save.

Leon Osman works his way into the Wigan penalty are and attempts to play a one-two with Jo, but Emmerson Boyce makes a brilliant challenge at the right time.

Brown is working very hard in the middle of the park for Wigan. This time he wins the ball off Phil Neville before spreading the ball wide to Charles N'Zogbia.

It has been a relatively quiet start to today's game with both teams being patient when they get the ball in an attacking position.

Ahmed Hossam Mido looks to make something happen for his team by bursting into the penalty area, Joleon Lescott gets the better of him though and clears the ball away.

Long ball forward from Everton is flicked on by Marouane Fellaini, but goes through to Chris Kirkland before Joao Alves Jo can get on the end of it.

Tim Cahill intercepts the ball as Paul Scharner looked to thread a ball through for Wigan. Everton will be pleased that the Australian is fit to play today.

Michael Brown wins the ball for his team and looks to launch an attack, but Tony Hibbert slides in well and ends any chance of a successful attack.

This really is a big game for both sides as a victory would be a fantastic way to begin this final push until the end of the season.