 On 24 September 2016, Colclough scored his first career hat-trick in a 1–4 away win over Fleetwood Town.Return to Wigan
On 1 January 2017, Wigan Athletic activated a recall clause in Colclough's loan deal with Milton Keynes Dons and returned to his parent club.On 21 November 2017, he scored two goals before being substituted to see the birth of his son

On 21 November 2017, after scoring twice against Doncaster, he was substituted after an agreed upon signal from his father in the stands informed him that his wife had gone into labour.