Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan admits their lack of support is upsetting the players.

Steve Bruce's side are seventh but their average crowd is just over 18,000 at the 25,000-seat stadium.

That is less than League One clubs Leicester and Leeds.

And chairman Whelan rapped: "Wigan people have to ask themselves, do they want a Premier League team or not?

"It is very disappointing for me and for the players to see all the empty seats."