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Balogun's Championship debut kept on ice in Wigan's defeat to Preston North End

Leon Balogun did not make his much-awaited Championship debut for Wigan in Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Preston North End.

Tom Barkhuizen and Daniel Johnson's goals handed the Latics their 16th league defeat this term, with Cheyenne Dunkley's effort their consolation.

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— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) February 8, 2020

Although the defender was among the seven listed substitutes by manager Paul Cook, he watched proceedings from the bench as his team suffered a setback in their battle against relegation.