Monthly Archives: February 2022

Disappointing day at the DW – Wigan Athletic 0 Sunderland 3

Posted on February 27, 2022 by ianhaspinall

In front of 20,000 fans at the DW Stadium an out-of-sorts Wigan Athletic slumped to a 3-0 defeat to play-off chasing Sunderland. Latics went behind after only two minutes when Alex Pritchard’s free-kick was headed home by Bailey Wright. Matters … Continue reading →

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Latics magnificent comeback stuns the Chairboys – Wycombe Wanderers 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on February 23, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a magnificent second half performance to comeback and defeat promotion-chasing Wycombe Wanderers 3-1 at Adams Park. The Chairboys went ahead through Sullay Kaikai’s smart drive from the edge of the box on 22 minutes. Latics went close … Continue reading →

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Top of the table clash ends in stalemate – Rotherham United 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 18, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Second-placed Wigan Athletic and League One leaders Rotherham United fought out a combative 1-1 draw at the New York Stadium. Latics went ahead in the 28th minute when Stephen Humphrys lashed home a fine left-footed strike from 20-yards. Callum Lang … Continue reading →

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McClean’s quality proves decisive – Wigan Athletic 2 Crewe Alexandra 0

Posted on February 16, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic edged closer to league one leaders Rotherham with a 2-0 victory against relegation threatened Crewe Alexandra. Latics dominated but were denied by an in-form Crewe goalkeeper Dave Richards and some bad luck in the first half. The hosts … Continue reading →

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Latics back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 2 Charlton Athletic 1

Posted on February 12, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic consolidated their place in the automatic promotion places with a 2-1 victory against Charlton Athletic at the DW Stadium. The Addicks were in front on seven minutes when Elliott Lee headed home and they might have increased their … Continue reading →

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Latics disappointed with performance and penalty decision – Sheffield Wednesday 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 9, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Latics suffered a setback to their automatic promotion hopes when they slipped to a controversial 1-0 defeat at Hillsborough. In a very competitive first half both teams had good chances and Josh Magennis had a goal ruled out for offside … Continue reading →

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Latics out of luck and out of the FA Cup – Stoke City 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 6, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s 20 game unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-0 FA Cup defeat at Stoke City. Latics made nine changes to the starting line-up but were unlucky to go behind when Jason Kerr slipped in the area … Continue reading →

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Latics frustrated but remain unbeaten – Wigan Athletic 1 Oxford United 1

Posted on February 2, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were held to a 1-1 draw by sixth placed Oxford United at the DW Stadium. The visitors started brightly and took an early lead through Matty Taylor but the hosts responded through Callum Lang’s fine finish in the … Continue reading →

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