The 18-year-old Blues midfielder, who signed an initial one month loan agreement with the Latics last week, made his debut for Brian Talbots League One outfit in their 3-2 home win against Barnsley.
Kilkenny was introduced as a 70th minute substitute with the Latics trailing 2-1 to the Tykes.
However, the home side netted twice in the final minute in a dramatic end to the game with Kilkenny the provider from a corner for Chris Killen's winner.