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About ianhaspinall

Communications specialist, Wigan Athletic fan & blogger, interested in music, arts & culture.

Latics edged out in controversial fashion as Stevenage make the playoffs – Stevenage 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered a controversial 1-0 defeat to playoff-chasing Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium. As the game moved into injury time, Stevenage were seventh and behind Plymouth in the table. But in the 92nd minute the hosts were awarded a … Continue reading →

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Wigan slip up as Wimbledon stay up – Wigan Athletic 0 AFC Wimbledon 1

Posted on April 26, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped to their first defeat in six games as Wimbledon got a last gasp winner to retain their League One status. Latics enjoyed the greater possession and had more shots but the visitors battled hard to stay in … Continue reading →

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Latics held in stalemate with the Valiants who are on the brink of relegation – Port Vale 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 20, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were held to a 0-0 draw by relegation threatened Port Vale in a game of poor quality at Vale Park. Latics had some early chances with Joe Taylor twice and Morgan Fox missing the target. Early in the … Continue reading →

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Latics move into mid-table as the Millers are relegated – Wigan Athletic 3 Rotherham United 0

Posted on April 15, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic moved into mid-table as they comfortably defeated League Two bound Rotherham United 3-0 at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics went ahead after 15 minutes when a well-worked move ended with captain Jason Kerr heading home from close range. … Continue reading →

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The Stags pay the penalty as Latics move up the table – Wigan Athletic 2 Mansfield Town 1

Posted on April 12, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic defeated Mansfield Town 2-1 at the Brick Community Stadium to move away from the relegation zone in League One. Mansfield enjoyed plenty of possession but it was Latics who took the lead in the 25th minute. A superb … Continue reading →

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Latics ease their relegation worries at the Cobblers expense- Northampton Town 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on April 7, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic condemned Northampton Town to a likely relegation and improved their own chances of survival with a 3-1 victory at the Sixfields Stadium. The visitors took an early lead when Callum Wright finished well from Matt Smith’s intelligent through … Continue reading →

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Latics battle for a point against in form Orient – Wigan Athletic 0 Leyton Orient 0

Posted on April 3, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic and Leyton Orient played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics were the better side in the first half and played to a high tempo. They should’ve gone ahead when Raphael cut the ball … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics on the edge again after heavy Royals defeat – Reading 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 29, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic succumbed to a disappointing 3-0 defeat to play-off chasing Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading were ahead with their first attack on eight minutes when Kamasi Doyle’s cross was headed home by Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan from close … Continue reading →

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Latics are edging away from the drop zone – Wigan Athletic 2 Exeter City 0

Posted on March 22, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic leapfrogged Exeter City in the battle for League One survival with a 2-0 victory at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics took an early lead when Fraser Murray’s inviting left-wing cross was headed home by on-fire striker Joe Taylor. … Continue reading →

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Latics are denied at the death – Barnsley 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 18, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ten-man Wigan Athletic were denied an away victory at Barnsley when the hosts equalised through Charlie Lennon in an unwarranted nine minutes of added time.  Referee Ross Martin produced a shockingly awful display throughout issuing numerous yellow cards and a … Continue reading →

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