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Chey Dunkley (right) has now scored three goals in his last two games for Wigan having not scored in his previous 48 appearances for the Latics

Centre-back Chey Dunkley scored twice as Wigan Athletic defeated Charlton Athletic 2-0 in the Championship.

The Latics opened the scoring through Dunkley in the 22nd minute, as he scrambled home Charlie Mulgrew's corner.

And Dunkley's second again came from a set-piece as he headed home another corner, this time from Michael Jacobs, after 70 minutes.

Wigan goalkeeper David Marshall made a string of fine saves late on but the Latics held out for a comfortable victory.

Charlton were enjoying a superb return to the Championship after winning the League One play-offs last season, sitting in third place before kick-off.

But, after going behind, they looked unconvincing against a Wigan side who were winless in their previous seven matches.

And the home side continued to push in the second half, with Mulgrew nearly doubling Wigan's lead after 60 minutes when his effort struck the outside of the post from a tight angle.

Charlton were denied a consolation goal by superb keeping from Marshall in the final 30 minutes as they dropped to seventh in the Championship table after back-to-back defeats, while Wigan climbed to 19th.

Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook:

"I thought the first half was a very strong performance from us, and we were probably unfortunate to only go in 1-0 up.

"We played really well, created numerous opportunities, and you're always a little bit wary when you don't get that second goal.

"You look at how strongly Charlton have started the season, how strong their threats are, especially going forward, and you're worrying in case you slip up.

"But we saw the game out really well, we were grateful to David Marshall for pulling off a great save at the end, and we deserved to pick up the points."

Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer:

"That's the worst we've played since I've been in charge - certainly the first 45 minutes anyway. We were so bad, we couldn't put three passes together.

"We normally pride ourselves on our set-pieces, but their centre-half scores a volley from inside the six-yard box, which shouldn't be possible.

"Then he has a free header from inside the six-yard box, which shouldn't be possible.

"Even after that we created enough chances to have got something from the game."