Category Archives: FA Cup

12th Man – Posh will be no pushover

Posted on January 12, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a very eventful week at Wigan Athletic with FA Cup drama, transfer activity, a tragic death and the prospect of a difficult game against Peterborough United. After a great performance at Premier League Bournemouth the team were only … Continue reading →

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Latics denied at the death – AFC Bournemouth 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 6, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were denied an FA Cup victory at Premier League Bournemouth when Steve Cook equalised in added time at the Vitality Stadium. Latics took the lead after only two minutes when Will Grigg turned home following Reece James’ cross. … Continue reading →

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Grigg strikes to save Latics’ blushes – Wigan Athletic 3 AFC Fylde 2

Posted on December 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Two late goals by substitute Will Grigg saved Latics from an embarrassing home defeat to non-league AFC Fylde in the FA Cup 2nd Round Replay at the DW Stadium last night. Latics had led through Ivan Toney after good work … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Rösler revolution was so nearly a success

Posted on December 8, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics face former manager Uwe Rösler’s Fleetwood Town tomorrow at the DW Stadium. Rösler’s team have had an indifferent start to this campaign and are in 11th position in the table but they are still hoping to be amongst the … Continue reading →

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Latics frustrated by failure to take chances – AFC Fylde 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 2, 2017 by ianhaspinall

League One leaders Wigan Athletic were surprisingly held by National League AFC Fylde in last night’s FA Cup 2nd Round tie. Latics controlled possession and went ahead just before half time when Will Grigg glanced home Nathan Byrne’s fine right … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Fylde in focus

Posted on December 1, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics will be in the FA Cup spotlight tonight as they come up against non-league AFC Fylde in front of the BBC TV cameras. Most neutrals will be hoping for a shock result as the 2013 winners will be regarded … Continue reading →

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Extra special Evans fires Latics into the 2nd Round of the FA Cup – Wigan Athletic 2 Crawley Town 1

Posted on November 4, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Lee Evans produced an extra special strike to fire Wigan Athletic past Crawley Town and into the Second Round of the FA Cup. Crawley had taken a surprise lead on 20 minutes when Jordan Roberts produced a superb piece of skill … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Show patience and the goals will continue to flow

Posted on November 3, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics’ forwards had a rare off day on Saturday as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Blackburn Rovers. Ivan Toney, Michael Jacobs, Gavin Massey and Nick Powell were not at their best in the blustery conditions, but it … Continue reading →

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Red Devils strength in depth too much for Latics – Manchester United 4 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 30, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Manchester United progressed to the last 16 of the FA Cup with a dominant second half performance against Wigan Athletic. Latics produced a brave battling first half display but were ultimately undone by United’s greater quality in depth. The underdogs … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Up for the Cup

Posted on January 27, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics face the daunting task of trying to eliminate the current FA Cup holders Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. United are in resurgent form in the Premier League under Jose Mourinho, have qualified for the League Cup final … Continue reading →

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