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About ianhaspinall

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

Time for a change as Latics slip further into trouble – Wycombe Wanderers 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 28, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe’s Latics suffered a demoralising 2-0 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park as they slipped closer to the relegation places. The Chairboys were gifted a first minute lead when referee Paul Howard controversially awarded a penalty when Junior … Continue reading →

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Has Latics’ spirited fightback done enough to keep Lowe in his job? Doncaster Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on January 25, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were heading for a heavy defeat against Doncaster Rovers at the Eco-Power Stadium but they produced a spirited comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3. Latics had two very early chances when Harrison Bettoni and Raphael went close … 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

League One Wigan Athletic caused a shock as they deservedly knocked Championship Preston North End out of the FA Cup at Deepdale. Latics were the better team in the first half and Dara Costelloe had a great opportunity to put … 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

League One leaders Cardiff City recorded their eighth consecutive home win with a dominant performance against Wigan Athletic at the Cardiff City Stadium. Latics were thoroughly outplayed by the Bluebirds who had 80 percent possession, forced 18 corners and had … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 2, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic and Barnsley played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics dominated the first half and went ahead after only six minutes when Callum Wright’s cross was superbly volleyed home by Dara Costelloe at the … Continue reading →

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Latics burst the Brewers bubble – Burton Albion 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 30, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium. The confident Brewers had defeated Northampton Town 5-1 on Boxing Day but Latics burst their bubble with two second half goals. Latics … Continue reading →

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Latics’ Boxing Day battle ends in late defeat – Bradford City 2 Wigan Athletic 1 

Posted on December 27, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Nine-man Wigan Athletic suffered a late defeat against high-flying Bradford City at Valley Parade. Joe Wright headed home Max Power’s 90th minute corner after Latics had both Jensen Weir and Matt Smith sent off. In an evenly contested first half … Continue reading →

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Toothless Tics’ tangerine torment – Wigan Athletic 0 Blackpool 2

Posted on December 21, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Two former Wigan Athletic players came back to haunt them as they lost 2-0 to Blackpool at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics had the better of the first half and should’ve been ahead after 16 minutes but Will Aimson could … Continue reading →

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Review – The Football Battalions: The Elite Players Who Fought in the Great War by Christopher Evans

Posted on December 9, 2025 by ianhaspinall

The Football Battalions is the heartbreaking story of how professional footballers went to war. Christopher Evans explains, ‘In 1914 Britain is slowly becoming football obsessed: players are turning into household names, attendance is increasing and George V attends the FA … Continue reading →

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Latics do it the hard way – Wigan Athletic 2 Barrow 2 (AET Wigan win 4-3 on pens). FA Cup 2nd Round.

Posted on December 7, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic survived another FA Cup scare when they defeated League Two AFC Barrow after extra time and penalties at the Brick Community Stadium.  After struggling against Hemel Hempstead Town in Round One Latics once again toiled against lower league … Continue reading →

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