Category Archives: Brighton & Hove Albion

Keeper Walton is destined for the top

Posted on October 4, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Newly promoted Wigan Athletic have made a very commendable start to the season and are currently sitting ninth in the Championship table. Crucial to that good start have been the performances of 22-year-old goalkeeper Christian Walton. Latics re-signed the Brighton … Continue reading →

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Latics fail to spoil Brighton’s promotion party – Brighton & Hove Albion 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 18, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics failed to stall Brighton’s promotion celebrations and slipped further into relegation trouble with a 2-1 defeat at the Amex Stadium. Brighton dominated throughout but it was some woeful defending by Latics that ensured they were promoted to the Premier League … Continue reading →

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Latics lack cutting edge – Wigan Athletic 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 1

Posted on October 23, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Last season’s defeated play-off contenders Brighton demonstrated this season’s promotion credentials with a 1-0 win at the DW Stadium. Wigan had greater possession and the better chances but Brighton were always resilient and won the game with a rare strike … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Turning draws into wins

Posted on October 21, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics are now unbeaten in four games after the 1-1 draw at Elland Road on Tuesday night. Overall they have drawn five games and three in their last four. They are in 23rd spot in the Championship, but it is … Continue reading →

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Wigan fight on after first home win since August – Wigan Athletic 2 Brighton 1

Posted on April 19, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics kept their slim hopes of Championship survival alive with a 2-1 victory against Brighton and Hove Albion at the DW Stadium. Wigan had not won at home in 18 fixtures and defeat to fellow strugglers Brighton would have condemned … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Seven to save our season

Posted on March 27, 2015 by ianhaspinall

This weekend’s international break gives Wigan time to take stock and prepare for the big challenge ahead. After the internationals Latics will have seven critical games in the space of only 30 days in which to avoid relegation. Four of … Continue reading →

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Early strike makes all the difference – Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on November 4, 2014 by ianhaspinall

A goal within the first minute by Brighton’s Gary Gardner was enough to condemn Latics to defeat at the Amex Stadium. After a sluggish start Latics went on to have more possession and create more chances than the Seagulls, but … Continue reading →

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Wigan are peerless in Brighton – Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s inexorable rise up the Championship table under Uwe Rosler continued with a 2-1 victory at promotion rivals Brighton. The result moves Latics to within one point of the top six with a game in hand over sixth place Reading. … Continue reading →

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Wigan suffer first home defeat – Wigan Athletic 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 1

Posted on November 24, 2013 by ianhaspinall

                   Wigan’s unbeaten home record came to a freezing halt at the DW Stadium as Brighton won 1-0. Andrew Crofts secured the victory for the visitors with a header on 72 minutes after … Continue reading →

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The pursuit of the 92 – the goalposts keep moving

Posted on June 21, 2012 by ianhaspinall

One of the few disadvantages of Wigan’s extended stay in the top flight has been that I’ve not been able to get to as many other football league grounds as I’d have liked. There are always the newly promoted teams to … Continue reading →

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