Chey Dunkley targeting Championship football

Wolverhampton's Chey Dunkley is targeting Championship football after agreeing to join Wigan Athletic from Oxford United.

The 25-year-old defender, who hails from Park Village, will switch League One clubs at the end of his Oxford contract on July 1.

placeholder image

Dunkley has played for the U’s since November 2014, when he moved to the Kassam Stadium from Kidderminster Harriers.

“It’s a big club who have got really strong players for this division,” said Dunkley, who has also played non-league football for Hednesford Town. “The club sells itself to me and we all want to get back into the Championship.”

Comment Guidelines

Iconic Media encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.

Local news you can trust
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice