Paul Robinson (6)

Made a good save from Callum McManaman but, with bodies blocking his view, could not deny James Perch.

 

Alex Baptiste (6)

Moved from centre back to right back, he had every reason to feel conned by McManaman for the penalty.

 

Grant Hanley (7)

No-one made more clearances than the Rovers skipper, one of which was sent back with interest by Perch for opener.

 

Matt Kilgallon (7)

Was turned by Emyr Huws for Wigan’s goal but made important blocks and interceptions on his return to the team.

 

Marcus Olsson  (8)

Lancashire Telegraph:

Man-of-the-match on any other day, the returning left-back was solid in defence and a threat going the other way.

 

Craig Conway (8)

Key winger now has 15 assists in 24 league games for Rovers after setting up Jordan Rhodes’ decisive strike.

 

Tom Cairney (8)

He created Ben Marshall’s second goal as well as a great chance for Luke Varney with a defence-splitting through ball.

 

Corry Evans (7)

With so many naturally attacking players around him he had to do more than his fair share of the midfield dirty work.

 

Ben Marshall (9)

Lancashire Telegraph:

Five shots, four on target, with two resulting in fantastic goals, he was simply unplayable in the second half.

 

Rudy Gestede (7)

Fit-again frontman, who had barely trained before the game, won his aerial duals and his presence alone was a big boost.

 

Jordan Rhodes (8)

Typically clinical in front of goal but it was the work the in-form striker did away from the box that impressed the most.