Category Archives: FA Cup

Latics upset the Lilywhites – Preston North End 0 Wigan Athletic 1 (FA Cup Third Round)

Posted on January 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

League One Wigan Athletic caused a shock as they deservedly knocked Championship Preston North End out of the FA Cup at Deepdale. Latics were the better team in the first half and Dara Costelloe had a great opportunity to put … Continue reading →

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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

Wigan Athletic were very nearly dumped out of the FA Cup by National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town but were relieved to go through to the second round 5-3 after penalties. Latics took a first half lead on 25 … 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

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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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 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

Wigan Athletic left it until the 119th minute of extra time to overcome Cambridge United 2-1 at the Cledara Stadium in the FA Cup 2nd round tie. Cambridge took the lead in the 77th minute when substitute Brandon Njoku broke … 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

Wigan Athletic narrowly defeated ten-man Carlisle United 2-0 after extra-time in the FA Cup first round at Brunton Park. The hosts went down to ten-men after only 14 minutes when Ethan Robinson was harshly sent off for a foul on … 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

Wigan Athletic produced a creditable performance against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round but were defeated 2-0 at the DW Stadium. Latics had a great chance to go ahead in the fourth minute as Martial Godo crossed to … 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

In foggy conditions and in front of the BBC cameras Wigan Athletic defeated York City 1-0 at the York Community Stadium to progress into the third round of the FA Cup. Latics had chances to go ahead in the first … 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

This FA Cup victory for Wigan Athletic was a replica of the league fixture at St James Park as the visitors absorbed pressure and hit Exeter on the counter-attack winning 2-0. Latics rode their luck as Exeter threatened in the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 18, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered FA Cup heartache as Luton Town scored a 97th winner at the DW Stadium. Latics had taken the lead early in the second half through Thelo Aasgaard’s stunning volley but the Hatters equalised just three minutes later … Continue reading →

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