Category Archives: Bristol City

Maloney’s men edging closer to safety – Bristol City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 16, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Maloney surprisingly made two changes to the team that had defeated Huddersfield with Thelo Aasgaard and Ashley Fletcher replacing Callum Lang and Will Keane. Nigel Pearson’s team had an early chance when Alex Scott cut inside and fired high over … Continue reading →

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Latics fast becoming draw specialists – Wigan Athletic 1 Bristol City 1

Posted on August 15, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic recorded their third consecutive Championship draw when they were held at home by Bristol City. The visitors went ahead through Andreas Weimann after only six minutes. Latics equalised midway through the second half when Will Keane followed up … Continue reading →

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Same old, same old Latics – Wigan Athletic 0 Bristol City 2

Posted on January 12, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Latics dominated Bristol City for most of this game but once again failed to be clinical in the final third and slipped further into relegation trouble as the visitors struck with two late counter-attacks. The hosts dominated possession and played … Continue reading →

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Dunkley double not enough to see Latics over the line – Bristol City 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 27, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Dunkley brace not enough for Latics Despite being the dominant team Latics failed to secure the away victory that they crave and had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Bristol City. Andreas Weimann had given City the lead but … Continue reading →

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Bristol bonus or a missed opportunity? Bristol City 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 8, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic deservedly earned a point against play-off contenders Bristol City with a 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate. Latics have failed to win away from home in 18 games but they went close to gaining all three points with a … Continue reading →

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Bristol bound on a wing and a prayer

Posted on April 5, 2019 by ianhaspinall

I’m travelling down to Bristol City on Saturday for another Latics away-day but it’s more in hope than expectation. It’s a very tough fixture as the fifth-placed Robins will be desperate to consolidate their play-off place after an important mid-week … Continue reading →

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Latics move on up – Wigan Athletic 1 Bristol City 0

Posted on September 22, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics moved up to third in the Championship table with a deserved 1-0 victory against the Robins at the DW Stadium last night. In a closely fought encounter neither team had gained the upper hand until Nick Powell’s perfectly placed … Continue reading →

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Wrong man for the job – Wigan Athletic 0 Bristol City 1

Posted on March 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It was another desperately disappointing performance by Warren Joyce’s team as they lost 1-0 to Bristol City in a relegation six-pointer. As the game moved towards the final whistle only one team looked likely to win it and Aden Flint … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Lack of goals could prove costly

Posted on March 10, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics centre-back Dan Burn secured an essential three points for Latics at Birmingham on Tuesday night and the result keeps them in touch with the teams above them. It was a hard-fought if unspectacular victory which will relieve some of … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Only wins can save Latics now

Posted on March 3, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It’s difficult not to feel despondent about Latics survival chances after Saturday’s dispiriting performance at home to Nottingham Forest. Manager Warren Joyce selected a team without any attack-minded wide players in a 4-4-1-1 formation and his team lacked the creativity … Continue reading →

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