WIGAN were denied promotion by a stunning Portsmouth comeback.
Needing just a point to wrap up promotion, the Latics led 2-0 at the break courtesy of Callum Lang and Will Keane, but Pompey stormed back in the second half.
George Hirst struck twice in three minutes just after the hour to level things up before sub Aiden O’Brien cracked home an 87th-minute winner. Leaders Wigan’s advantage was cut to two points after second-placed Rotherham drew 1-1 at Sunderland. Defender Michael Ihiekwe was both hero and villain for the visitors. He notched a 17th-minute opener, but then ...