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About ianhaspinall

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

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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A bump in the road or something more serious? Cheltenham Town 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 31, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a lacklustre performance in a 0-0 draw at League One strugglers Cheltenham Town. The hosts had the better chances in a scrappy game at the Jonny Rocks Stadium with Callum Wright heading over from a good position … Continue reading →

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Top of the League but no time for complacency – Wigan Athletic 3 Gillingham 2  

Posted on January 23, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic made hard work of a game they should have won at a canter. Latics completely dominated the first half against League One strugglers Gillingham and were 2-0 up inside 21 minutes with goals from Will Keane and Stephen … Continue reading →

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Relentless Latics edging closer to promotion – Morecambe 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 19, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic increased the pressure on their promotion rivals with another three points against Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium. Highly rated striker Cole Stockton scored an early goal for the hosts but the visitors equalised just before half time through … Continue reading →

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Latics 15-game unbeaten run continues – Doncaster Rovers 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 15, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 15 games with a hard fought victory at League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers. Max Power flicked home James McClean’s corner in the 11th minute and Latics created several chances to … Continue reading →

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Latics shock Rovers in FA Cup thriller – Wigan Athletic 3 Blackburn Rovers 2

Posted on January 8, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Thelo Aasgaard’s stunning late strike helped Wigan Athletic knock Championship side Blackburn Rovers out of the FA Cup at the DW Stadium. Rovers took the lead through Reda Khadra’s low strike but Wigan levelled when Max Power fired in from … Continue reading →

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Magnificent McClean gives Latics the edge in five-goal thriller – Oxford United 2 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on December 20, 2021 by ianhaspinall

James McClean’s incisive run and clinical finish in the 86th minute enabled Wigan Athletic to take the three points against Oxford United in a topsy-turvy game at the Kassam Stadium. Latics were deservedly ahead after only eight minutes when Will … Continue reading →

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Latics left frustrated by Ipswich draw – Wigan Athletic 1 Ipswich Town 1

Posted on December 13, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were the dominant outfit against Ipswich Town and went ahead on 22 minutes through Callum Lang’s close range finish. The visitors were lucky not to have Conor Chaplin red carded for a stamp on Tom Pearce on the … Continue reading →

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