Category Archives: League One

Caldwell gets off to a fine start – Wigan Athletic 1 Luton Town 0

Posted on February 19, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made one change from Sunday’s Emirates FA Cup defeat at Arsenal with Jack Hunt replaced by Christian Saydee. Neither side gained the upper hand in the early stages. The visitors went closest when Palmer stepped up to a free-kick … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Reading 2

Posted on February 11, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Interim Head Coach’s Graham Barrow and Glenn Whelan made five changes to the side that faced Peterborough at the weekend, including the return of captain Jason Kerr. Jensen Weir returned for Owen Moxon, while Fraser Murray, Harrison Bettoni, and Christian … Continue reading →

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Lowe is over and out – Peterborough United 6 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 8, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Lowe made four changes for the trip to Peterborough with new signing Jack Hunt, Steven Sessegnon, Raphael and Joe Hungbo coming into the starting line-up. Jensen Weir, James Carragher, Fraser Murray and Asamoah Jr were left out. The hosts were … Continue reading →

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Lowe must go before it’s too late – Wigan Athletic 0 Lincoln City 1 

Posted on February 1, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made two changes from the defeat at Wycombe Wanderers with Jensen Weir and Asamoah Jr replacing Joe Hungbo and Christian Saydee. Lowe decided to make a change in his usual formation and adopted a back four with Weir … Continue reading →

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Time for a change as Latics slip further into trouble – Wycombe Wanderers 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 28, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Lowe made two changes to his starting line-up from the team that drew with Doncaster with Callum Wright and Joe Hungbo coming in for Raphael and Harrison Bettoni. In the first minute The Chairboys were gifted the lead when referee … Continue reading →

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Has Latics’ spirited fightback done enough to keep Lowe in his job? Doncaster Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on January 25, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made four changes to the side that was defeated by Bolton, with Moxon and Taylor given their debuts and Christian Saydee and Fraser Murray returned to the starting XI. Latics started the game brightly and Bettoni had a … Continue reading →

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Latics are very much second best in derby day defeat – Wigan Athletic 0 Bolton Wanderers 1

Posted on January 18, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe opted to name an unchanged eleven from the FA Cup victory at Preston North End. The visitors started on the front foot and they should’ve gone ahead within the first ten minutes, Xavier Simons shot was parried by Tickle … Continue reading →

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One way traffic as Latics are dominated by the Bluebirds – Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 5, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made one change from the starting line-up against Barnsley on New Year’s Day with Tobias Brenan replacing Harrison Bettoni. The hosts dominated right from the kick off and they forced the first opportunity in the second minute, when … Continue reading →

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Tics and Tykes share the points – Wigan Athletic 1 Barnsley 1

Posted on January 2, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made two changes from Monday’s victory at Burton Albion with Jensen Weir replacing Tobias Brenan, while Fraser Murray came back in for Joe Hungbo. Latics started on the front foot. Straight from kick off, they went on the … Continue reading →

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Latics burst the Brewers bubble – Burton Albion 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 30, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made four changes to the Latics XI from the defeat at Bradford on Boxing Day with Tyrese Francois, Tobias Brenan, Joe Hungbo and Costelloe starting. Both teams had good chances to score in the first six minutes. Hungbo’s … Continue reading →

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