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Wigan Athletic 0 Sunderland 3: Story of the day after Bailey Wright goal and two Ross Stewart penalties in Alex Neil's first win

By Joe Nicholson

Published 26th Feb 2022, 10:00 BST

Updated 28th Feb 2022, 07:53 BST

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Sunderland claimed a huge 3-0 win over a high-flying Wigan side at the DW Stadium.

The Black Cats had won just one of their last ten matches but took the lead in the second minute when Bailey Wright headed home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick.

Two penalties from Ross Stewart then gave Alex Neil his first win as Sunderland boss against a side which sit second in the League One table.

Here’s how the game played out:

Wigan Athletic 0 Sunderland 3.

Wigan Athletic 0 Sunderland 3.

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