A sloppy first 45 minutes cost Notts County dearly and despite a strong second half recovery Wigan were deserving winners.
The visitors completely dominated the first 45 minutes and were rewarded with three well taken goals, two by Gary Teale and one by the game's outstanding player Jason Jarrett.
County manager Billy Dearden blasted his players at the break and it lead to a spirited comeback in which Ian Richardson and Paul Bolland made the score line more respectable.
However, the Magpies had left themselves with too much to do