Category Archives: FA Cup

FA Cup: Latics fall at the first hurdle – Bolton Wanderers 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 4, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It was another disappointing day for Wigan as they slipped out of the FA Cup 1-0 to local rivals Bolton at the Macron Stadium. A goal by Wanderers debutant forward Zach Clough 14 minutes from time was sufficient to dump the … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Memorable for all the wrong reasons

Posted on December 29, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The last two years have probably been two of the most memorable in Wigan Athletic’s 82-year history, but 2014 is now turning out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Few events could match the tremendous highs of the … Continue reading →

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Latics draw Bolton in FA Cup Third Round

Posted on December 8, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic have been drawn away at Bolton in the FA Cup third round. They will travel to the Macron Stadium in Horwich for a local derby against Wanderers for the third round tie to be played between 3-6 January … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic season preview 2014/15

Posted on August 1, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The last two seasons have been two of the most memorable in Wigan Athletic’s 82 year history. Few seasons could match the tremendous highs of the historic first FA Cup win and gut wrenching lows of relegation from the Premier … Continue reading →

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Wigan pay the penalty – Wigan Athletic 1 Arsenal 1 (Arsenal win 4-2 on pens)

Posted on April 13, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan were just eight minutes away from a second FA Cup final but ultimately succumbed 4-2 to Arsenal in the penalty shoot out. Wigan took the lead through a Jordi Gomez penalty on 62 minutes after Callum McManaman had been … Continue reading →

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Wigan inspired shirt giveaway

Posted on April 10, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Let’s Hang On and Campo Retro have come together to offer all fans around the world a fantastic opportunity to win a unique Campo Retro shirt with any name & number on the back. The shirt in question, The Bernabeu, with … Continue reading →

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FA Cup semi-final preview – Can Wigan’s Wembley wonders do it again?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Don’t let the media backlash following Arsenal’s defeat at Everton fool anyone, the Gunners will be the favourites when they face the Latics in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. Arsenal are still the fourth placed team in the Premier League … Continue reading →

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The biggest double giant-killing in FA Cup history – Manchester City 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 10, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic pulled off another remarkable FA Cup victory to stun Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. City had been vanquished by the Latics in the FA Cup final in May but this time City were even bigger favourites to … Continue reading →

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Could Wigan Athletic do the unthinkable twice to Manchester City?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Manchester City have already secured the Capital One Cup and are now aiming for a clean sweep of the domestic trophies. They come up against their FA Cup final nemesis Wigan Athletic on Sunday with few people expecting another upset … Continue reading →

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FA Cup heroes do it again – Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 16, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan continue to defy the odds in their attempt to retain the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory at Premier League Cardiff City. Two quality strikes by Chris McCann and FA Cup final goal scorer Ben Watson took Latics into … Continue reading →

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