Wigan Athletic’s journey in the Emirates FA Cup continues this weekend.
Wigan, who won the competition in 2013, host Premier League side Southampton with a place in the semi-finals, and a return to Wembley, at stake.
The League One’s side exploits in the Emirates FA Cup this season has sparked worldwide interest, and their most famous player even has a pie in his honour.
Will Grigg scored the winning goal against Manchester City in the last round, inflicting a rare defeat on Pep Guardiola’s side. Ahead of Sunday’s tie against Southampton, a bakery has created a “hot and fiery” pie, with the iconic Emirates FA Cup trophy on its crust.
“Reaching the quarter-finals has created a real atmosphere in the town and is also expected to provide local businesses like ours a massive boost,” said Dave and Susan Shaw, owners of The Rolling Pin Bakery.
“We’re expecting a bumper trade this weekend. As a way of celebrating the cup run and saying thank you to the club, players and fans, we worked with The FA to create this hot and fiery pie that reflects Will Grigg’s performances in the competition.”
Interest in the Wigan team, and striker Grigg, has spiked during their run in the Emirates FA Cup this season, as this infographic shows:
