After Emmerson Boyce required a shirt change due to a nose bleed, another officiating decision potentially robbed Wigan of the opening goal.

BBC: Wigan 2-0 Derby

Ryan Taylor's brilliant 20-yard strike put the visitors ahead early on but Emmerson Boyce was harshly awarded a second yellow card after half-time.

BBC: Newcastle 2-2 Wigan

After the break striker Dindane stabbed home from close range and completed his treble from the spot after Kanu was blatantly tripped by Emmerson Boyce.

BBC: Portsmouth 4-0 Wigan