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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics push Fulham to the limit in the FA Cup – Wigan Athletic 1 Fulham 2 – FA Cup 4th Round.

Posted on February 9, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic pushed Premier League Fulham all the way in this FA Cup 4th Round tie at the Brick Community Stadium. Fulham dominated possession in the first half and they went ahead on 23 minutes when Rodrigo Muniz headed home … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Lincoln City 1

Posted on February 2, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were denied three points against Lincoln City when referee John Mulligan awarded a controversial late penalty at the Brick Community Stadium. James Carragher was adjudged to have fouled Adam Jackson in a typical goalmouth pushing and shoving incident … Continue reading →

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Latics abysmal display compounded by Aasgaard’s departure – Peterborough United 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 29, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced one of their most abject displays against Peterborough United and were defeated 1-0 at the Weston Homes Stadium. Latics were without top scorer Thelo Aasgaard who has been transferred to Luton Town for a fee believed to … Continue reading →

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Latics back to winning ways at home – Wigan Athletic 2 Bristol Rovers 0

Posted on January 26, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic recorded their first victory at the Brick Community Stadium since 26th November 2024, when they defeated Bristol Rovers 2-0. Latics took an early lead when James Carragher scored his first goal for the club heading home Joe Hungbo’s … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics undone by the Brewers – Wigan Athletic 1 Burton Albion 2

Posted on January 22, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a desperately disappointing display and were defeated 2-1 by League One’s bottom club Burton Albion at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics went ahead on 32 minutes when Thelo Aasgaard finished well after a great through ball from … Continue reading →

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Aasgaard’s magic gives the ten-men Tics a deserved victory – Stevenage 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 19, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic overcame Stevenage 2-1 with a sublime Thelo Aasgaard free-kick in the 95th minute at the Lamex Stadium. Latics had gone ahead when substitute Dale Taylor bundled the ball home from Jensen Weir’s free-kick on 55 minutes. Latics were … Continue reading →

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Aasgaard shines as Latics progress in the FA Cup – Mansfield Town 0 Wigan Athletic 2 (FA Cup 3rd Round)

Posted on January 15, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Thelo Aasgaard scored a brace as Wigan Athletic progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory against Mansfield Town at the One Call Stadium. Mansfield had marginally the better of the first half with Matthew … Continue reading →

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Latics outplayed by the Blues after bright start – Wigan Athletic 0 Birmingham City 3

Posted on January 5, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Birmingham City moved back to the top of League One with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics had three good chances in the opening 15 minutes. First when Jonny Smith’s shot took a … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late heartache – Wrexham 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 30, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were denied a deserved point on the road by a late Steven Fletcher winner for Wrexham. Latics had matched their high-flying hosts and had more possession and more shots but the hosts went ahead when Ryan Barnett’s strike … Continue reading →

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Latics back to winning ways against the Millers – Rotherham United 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 27, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Rotherham United at the New York Stadium. Rotherham’s best chance came in the first half when Andre Green headed over from Joe Rafferty’s cross in the 27th … Continue reading →

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