Monthly Archives: January 2026

Latics are very much second best in derby day defeat – Wigan Athletic 0 Bolton Wanderers 1

Posted on January 18, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe opted to name an unchanged eleven from the FA Cup victory at Preston North End. The visitors started on the front foot and they should’ve gone ahead within the first ten minutes, Xavier Simons shot was parried by Tickle … Continue reading →

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Latics upset the Lilywhites – Preston North End 0 Wigan Athletic 1 (FA Cup Third Round)

Posted on January 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made three changes to the side that were defeated at Cardiff City last Sunday. Joe Hungbo replaced the suspended Fraser Murray. Matt Smith returned after suspension in midfield and Harrison Bettoni came back in attack with Tobias Brenan … Continue reading →

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One way traffic as Latics are dominated by the Bluebirds – Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 5, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made one change from the starting line-up against Barnsley on New Year’s Day with Tobias Brenan replacing Harrison Bettoni. The hosts dominated right from the kick off and they forced the first opportunity in the second minute, when … Continue reading →

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Tics and Tykes share the points – Wigan Athletic 1 Barnsley 1

Posted on January 2, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made two changes from Monday’s victory at Burton Albion with Jensen Weir replacing Tobias Brenan, while Fraser Murray came back in for Joe Hungbo. Latics started on the front foot. Straight from kick off, they went on the … Continue reading →

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