Leeds head to play-off hopefuls Wigan in search of a first away win since February.

Leeds travel to the DW Stadium on Saturday to face an inform Wigan side who have lost just once in their last 13 games in all competitions. The Whites suffered yet another defeat when they were beaten 1-0 at home by struggling Charlton making it six defeats in seven. 

Ross McCormack missed a penalty in the dying seconds in the defeat to the Addicks which leaves the Whites 12 points from the relegation zone. Brian McDermott said after a number of fans called for him to resign: "They won't see me resigning. No way, absolutely no way. It's a joke really when I think about it". 

Leeds have now lost six of the last seven with over half of the defeats coming at home. Bolton, Reading, Doncaster and Charlton have left Elland Road with three points while the Whites have picked up just six at home since the turn of the year. 

Wigan are in fine form and for the second season running have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to. The Latics have lost on just two occasions at home this season and currently sit in 5th place, six points clear of the chasing pack. 

The in-form side are the current FA Cup holders and haven't let their impressive run in this years competition ruin their chances of an immediate return to the Premier League. The Latics have also juggled European football this season which looked to be holding them back earlier in the campaign. 

Having not lost a home game since December 1, Wigan have risen from 14th to 5th in the table and have picked up some impressive victories on the road. Owen Coyle was replaced with Uwe Rosler and the German has inspired the Greater Manchester side to a play-off place with seven games to go. 

The clubs top scorer is on-loan Nick Powell who has seven league goals this season. If the Latics win the televised fixture they could move to within a point of Derby in 4th and a further three clear of Nottingham Forest in 7th. 

The sides have already met this season with Leeds taking all three points in a 2-0 victory at Elland Road in December. The clubs have only met six times in the past with two of each possible result occurring. (Leeds 2 Wigan 2 Drawn 2)

Leeds' last trip to the DW in the league saw them lose 3-0 to a Wigan side that would go on to reach the Premier League the same season. Due to the lack of fixtures between the teams. Leeds haven't won at Wigan since an FA Cup win in 1987. 

Ross McCormack's missed penalty prevented him from adding his 28th of the season and pretty much summed up the situation Leeds are in at the minute. The club has still only paid 65% of the players wages and, as over used as the excuse is, it is affecting the players performances on the pitch. Many fans would argue the sides performances were below par before the takeover bid came in from Cellino in an eventful weekend that saw McDermott sacked and reinstated. 

Three wins in 20 games has left Leeds fans checking the fixtures of other teams around them as the fear of relegation takes its hold. The club may have secured enough points for survival but the talk of a points deduction accompanied with dismal form has left fans feeling the pressure. 

Three points for the Whites will put them on 50 in total and hopefully see them remain a Championship club for at least another season. Wigan are in form and a recent defeat to QPR at Loftus Road is their only loss in their last thirteen. 

Last meeting: December 4, 2013, Leeds United 2-0 Wigan Athletic (McCormack x2)
At the DW Stadium: February 19, 2005, Wigan Athletic 3-0 Leeds United  
Last five league games: Wigan Athletic - DWLDD 
Leeds United - LWLLL 

Latest results - Wigan Athletic 2-2 Leicester City / Leeds United 0-1 Charlton Athletic 

Pictures courtesy of: The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Manchester Evening News & The Scratching Shed.