Wigan Athletic moved into the top half of the Championship as goals from Ryan Shotton and Nick Powell secured victory over Ipswich.
After 12 minutes when Shotton headed the ball in from Powell's corner, to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage
Wigan keeper Scott Carson then produced a number of fine saves to protect their advantage, most notably keeping out Christophe Berra's long-range strike.
Wigan twice had Carson to thank for protecting their lead before half-time as the former Liverpool goalkeeper first produced a fine reaction save to keep out Murphy's close-range effort and then tipped Cole Skuse's rasping drive around the post.
The points were confirmed for the Latics when Powell tapped home from close range after an dreadful error by Town keeper Dean Gerken.
Ipswich have only played Wigan at the DW Stadium on three occasions, losing on each one.
After 12 minutes when Shotton headed the ball in from Powell's corner, to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage
Wigan keeper Scott Carson then produced a number of fine saves to protect their advantage, most notably keeping out Christophe Berra's long-range strike.Wigan twice had Carson to thank for protecting their lead before half-time as the former Liverpool goalkeeper first produced a fine reaction save to keep out Murphy's close-range effort and then tipped Cole Skuse's rasping drive around the post.
The points were confirmed for the Latics when Powell tapped home from close range after an dreadful error by Town keeper Dean Gerken.
Ipswich have only played Wigan at the DW Stadium on three occasions, losing on each one.