Category Archives: FA Cup

Latics outplayed but survive in the cup – Wigan Athletic 1 Hemel Hempstead Town 1 (AET Wigan win 5-3 on pens). FA Cup 1st Round.

Posted on November 2, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made two changes from last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Mansfield Town, with James Carragher replacing Will Aimson and Mullin replacing Smith. Latics controlled the game in the early stages but were unable to create any clear-cut chances until … Continue reading →

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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

Shaun Maloney made three changes from last weekend’s draw with Lincoln City. Baba Adeeko, Luke Robinson and Asamoah Jr came into the starting line-up. The visitors dominated the early possession as Latics struggled to get into the game. Fulham’s first … 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

Shaun Maloney made one change from the home defeat to Birmingham City with Luke Robinson replacing the injured Steven Sessegnon. The hosts pressed high from the kick off and Latics struggled to make much headway in the opening 15 minutes … Continue reading →

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Latics late late show secures third round spot – Cambridge United 1 Wigan Athletic 2 FA Cup 2nd round (AET)

Posted on December 1, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes from the midweek victory against Northampton with Baba Adeeko, Scott Smith and Dion Rankine coming into the starting line-up, replacing Jensen Weir, Matt Smith and Jonny Smith.  Former Latics players Kell Watts and Jordan Cousins … Continue reading →

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Ten-man Carlisle make it tough for Tics – Carlisle United 0 Wigan Athletic 2 – FA Cup 1st Round (AET)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes to the starting line up from the 2-2 draw with Blackpool with Luke Robinson and Toby Sibbick replacing Calvin Ramsay and Will Aimson. Carlisle started on the front foot and had a good chance in … Continue reading →

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Latics bow out of the FA Cup after creditable display – Wigan Athletic 0 Manchester United 2 – FA Cup 3rd Round

Posted on January 9, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes from the draw away at Barnsley, with Thelo Aasgaard and Stephen Humphrys replacing Callum Lang & Josh Magennis. Manchester United manager Erik den Hag named his strongest possible side at the DW Stadium. Latics had … Continue reading →

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Humphrys’ quality shines through the fog as Latics progress – York City 0 Wigan Athletic 1 – FA Cup 2nd Round

Posted on December 2, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Manager Shaun Maloney named an unchanged starting XI from the midweek victory against Fleetwood Town. Latics made an hesitant start to the game and it was not until the 20th minute that they tested the York goalkeeper. Lang setting up … Continue reading →

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Latics replicate league win in FA Cup – Exeter City 0 Wigan Athletic 2 – FA Cup 1st Round

Posted on November 5, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes from the defeat against Charlton Athletic with Stephen Humphrys, Martial Godo, Sessegnon and Scott Smith coming into the starting line-up. Wildschut threatened in the first five minutes and Charlie Hughes had to concede an early … Continue reading →

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Latics late FA Cup heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Luton Town 2

Posted on January 18, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Toure made five changes from Saturday’s draw at Cardiff City, with Jack Whatmough, Tendayi Darikwa, Joe Bennett, Aasgaard and Ashley Fletcher all returning to the starting line-up. The visitors started brightly and in the first minute Woodrow broke into the … Continue reading →

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Latics show signs of improvement – Luton Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Kolo Toure made three changes to the team which was defeated by Hull City with Ben Amos, Rarmani Edmonds-Green and Tom Naylor coming into the starting line up. It was a cagey opening to the game, James McClean was first … Continue reading →

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