Monthly Archives: February 2026

Joe Taylor’s brilliance is not enough for Latics – Stockport County 4 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 22, 2026 by ianhaspinall

In an end-to-end game nine-man Wigan Athletic succumbed to late pressure and were defeated 4-2 by Stockport County at Edgeley Park. Latics took the lead after only two minutes when Joe Taylor picked up a loose pass and showed great … Continue reading →

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Caldwell gets off to a fine start – Wigan Athletic 1 Luton Town 0

Posted on February 19, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s new Head Coach Gary Caldwell got off to a fine start as his team defeated Luton Town 1-0 at the Brick Community Stadium. Neither side created many opportunities in an evenly fought first half although the visitors Kasey … Continue reading →

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Emirates exit for the Tics – Arsenal 4 Wigan Athletic 0 – FA Cup 4th Round

Posted on February 16, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic exited the FA Cup when they were defeated 4-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Latics needed to keep it tight in the early stages but they conceded in the 11th minute when Eberechi Eze played a through … Continue reading →

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Review – The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup by Jonathan Wilson

Posted on February 12, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Jonathan Wilson’s comprehensive history of the World Cup is not just about football. During the five hundred plus pages he makes a strong case that the story of the World Cup is also the story of the world.  Wilson explains, … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Reading 2

Posted on February 11, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Despite an improved performance Wigan Athletic suffered a late 2-1 defeat to former manager Leam Richardson’s Reading at the Brick Community Stadium. It looked as though Latics had gone ahead when Harrison Bettoni produced a fine angled finish on four … Continue reading →

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Lowe is over and out – Peterborough United 6 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 8, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic crashed to a 6-1 defeat to Peterborough United which resulted in the sacking of Head Coach Ryan Lowe.  Latics were 2-0 down after only nine minutes as Kyrell Lisbie scored twice for the Posh with assists by Tom … Continue reading →

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Lowe must go before it’s too late – Wigan Athletic 0 Lincoln City 1 

Posted on February 1, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slumped to 1-0 defeat against promotion-chasing Lincoln City at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics struggled to create any clear-cut chances in the first half against the in-form Imps and it was almost inevitable that the visitors would take … Continue reading →

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