Category Archives: Burton Albion

Latics’ lucky escape – Burton Albion 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 13, 2022 by ianhaspinall

League One leaders Wigan Athletic rode their luck in a hard-fought goalless draw against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium. Latics defence looked shaky in the first half and Burton had opportunities to go ahead through Michael Mancienne, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson … Continue reading →

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Latics bounce back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 2 Burton Albion 0

Posted on October 31, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Latics kept the pressure on league leaders Plymouth Argyle with a comfortable 2-0 victory against ten-man Burton Albion. James McClean put the hosts ahead with an accomplished volley from Tendayi Darikwa’s cross after nine minutes. The visitors were reduced to … Continue reading →

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Will Keane heads Latics closer to survival – Wigan Athletic 1 Burton Albion 1

Posted on April 24, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Wigan Athletic had a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Burton Albion at the DW Stadium to edge closer to League One survival with two games remaining. * The Brewers went ahead in the 15th minute from a superb curling Joe … Continue reading →

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Latics win basement battle in seven-goal thriller – Burton Albion 3 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on December 29, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Striker Kyle Joseph scored his first senior hat-trick for Wigan Athletic as they defeated Burton Albion 4-3 in the battle of League One’s bottom two clubs. The Brewers John Joe O’Toole headed the hosts ahead on 13 minutes following a … Continue reading →

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Dream debut helps Latics close the gap – Burton Albion 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 14, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Defender Callum Connolly scored two headed goals on his debut to give Wigan Athletic an important victory in their quest for Championship survival. The 19-year-old Everton loanee had only signed for Latics prior to kick off and had a dream … Continue reading →

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12th Man – It is getting serious now

Posted on January 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics reaped the reward of a first home victory in seven games against Nottingham Forest with a high profile fourth round draw at FA Cup holders Manchester United. Former United reserve team manager Warren Joyce will be relishing the prospect … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Time for action

Posted on January 6, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It’s a dispiriting time to be a Wigan Athletic fan, with the situation both on and off the pitch looking bleak. Last season the club appeared to be on a stable path with a young forward thinking manager with clear … Continue reading →

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Latics and Brewers in stalemate – Wigan Athletic 0 Burton Albion 0

Posted on October 16, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Dan Burn gave a Man of the Match performance as Wigan were held 0-0 at home by Burton. The 6ft 7in central defender made two goal-line clearances and numerous important headers and interceptions to frustrate the Brewers. Burton edged the first … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Good news from the Football League ladder

Posted on October 14, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Football has been under a cloud in recent weeks with all the revelations about corrupt practices, bungs and backhanders. The lacklustre performances by the England team hasn’t helped matters either, but amidst all the doom and gloom there have been … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Edging towards the title

Posted on April 22, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It wasn’t the most convincing performance against Burton on Tuesday night but a resolute Latics still moved a point closer to the League One title. They maintained a three-point gap over second placed Burton and a six-point gap over third … Continue reading →

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