What channel is Arsenal v Wigan Athletic FA Cup match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Arsenal v Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time

Prologue

Considering the clubs didn't actually first play each other until 2005, Arsenal have a surprisingly rich history with Wigan Athletic. 

The Latics knocked out Arsene Wenger's side over a two-legged League Cup final in January 2006, to reach the showpiece final that spring, which they ultimately lost 4-0 to near neighbours Manchester United. 

In the May of that year the Latics became the last ever team to play against the Gunners at Highbury, when Thierry Henry grabbed a magnificent treble in a majestic 4-2 victory that sealed a last-gasp Champions League qualification ahead of bitter rivals Spurs, as fans said goodbye to the old stadium on that never-to-be-forgotten afternoon. 

Fast forward to 2014 when the sides faced each other in another semi-final, this time the last four of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium in front of a crowd of 82,815. Where the Gunners eventually won 4-2 on penalties, after being rescued by a late Per Mertesacker equaliser, to cancel out Jordi Gomez's second half spot-kick. 

The clubs haven't met since, with Wigan now languishing in 22nd spot in the League One relegation places, having sacked their former striker Ryan Lowe after 11 months in charge, following a poor run of results that culminated in a 6-1 thrashing at Peterborough. 

The dismal defeat dropped the Latics into the relegation zone, with the club having won just once in their past 10 League One fixtures.

Glenn Whelan and Graham Barrow have taken charge of the first team on an interim basis while the club "will work quickly to identify and appoint" a new head coach.

However, Wigan started the post-Ryan Lowe era with a 2-1 defeat to Reading. Yet despite their struggles, the 2013 FA Cup winners Wigan will still bring 5,000 fans to North London to cheer on the Latics.

When is Arsenal v Wigan Athletic?

Arsenal v Wigan Athletic will take place today, Sunday (February 15).

Arsenal v Wigan Athletic kick-off time

Arsenal v Wigan kicks off at 430pm

What TV channel is Arsenal v Wigan Athletic on?

The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1

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How to live stream Arsenal v Wigan Athletic online

You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract.

discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP

Is Arsenal v Wigan Athletic on radio?

You can listen to the match on talkSPORT

Arsenal vs Wigan team news

Arsenal 

Mikel Arteta is expected to make wholesale changes ahead of another big week in the Premier League, with the Gunners travelling to Wolves on Wednesday, prior to an eagerly-anticipated North London derby a week today.

Wigan 

The Latics could be without James Carragher, son of Liverpool legend Jamie, who has missed successive games with a knock.

Harry McHugh is sidelined, although Baba Adeeko and Luke Robinson are expected to slot back into the side after injury. 

Injuries and suspensions

Arsenal:

William Saliba (doubt), Kai Havertz (out), Mikel Merino (out), Max Dowman (out)

Wigan:

Baba Adeeko (out), Luke Robinson (out), Harry McHugh (out), James Carragher (doubt)

Head To Head: 

Played: 21

Arsenal Wins: 18

Draws: 2

WIgan Wins: 3

Predicted line-up:

Arsenal (4-2-3-1):

Kepa;

White,

Mosquera,

Hincapie,

Lewis-Skelly;

Norgaard,

Eze,

Rice;

Martinelli,

Jesus,

Madueke