Category Archives: League One

Latics frustrate in a game of two halves – Port Vale 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 17, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s nine game unbeaten run came to an end at Port Vale as they were defeated 3-2 in a game of two halves. Latics were woeful in the first half and were 2-0 down at half time as Ethan … Continue reading →

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Referee’s mistake denies Latics the victory – Wigan Athletic 0 Lincoln City 0

Posted on December 11, 2023 by ianhaspinall

In form teams Wigan Athletic and Lincoln City cancelled each other out in a 0-0 draw at the DW Stadium. Neither team created many chances in a chess-like game but Latics were denied a late winner by the referee. The … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s men move on up – Wigan Athletic 3 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on November 29, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic emphatically defeated Fleetwood Town 3-0 at the DW Stadium. Latics were ahead after only four minutes as Tom Pearce’s pass found Jordan Jones in the clear and the winger fired past Jay Lynch. It was 2-0 on 31 … Continue reading →

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Latics fail to capitalise on early promise – Leyton Orient 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

It was a frustrating afternoon for Wigan Athletic as they drew 1-1 with Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road. Latics had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the opening minute when Orient goalkeeper Sol Brynn brought down Sean Clare, … Continue reading →

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Latics not at the races against Cheltenham – Cheltenham Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 13, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were not at their best as they drew 1-1 against second bottom Cheltenham Town at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium. Latics were ahead after only six minutes when Lewis Freestone deflected Jordan Jones cross into his own net. The visitors … Continue reading →

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Macca magic gives Latics the edge – Wigan Athletic 2 Peterborough United 1

Posted on November 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

FA Cup winner Callum McManaman’s superb 82nd minute strike helped Wigan Athletic to a hard- fought 2-1 victory against Peterborough United at the DW Stadium. Latics had gone ahead after only seven minutes when Martial Godo nipped in front of … Continue reading →

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Latics ease past Salop – Wigan Athletic 2 Shrewsbury Town 0

Posted on October 29, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic comfortably defeated 10-man Shrewsbury Town 2-0 at the DW Stadium. The visitors had former Latic Chey Dunkley red carded for a foul on Thelo Aasgaard after only four minutes and they struggled to contain the hosts throughout. Latics … Continue reading →

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Maloney works his magic – Wigan Athletic 2 Oxford United 0

Posted on October 25, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Manager Shaun Maloney produced a tactical masterclass as Wigan Athletic defeated second place Oxford United 2-0 at the DW Stadium. The visitors started confidently stroking the ball around but the hosts absorbed the early pressure before counterattacking superbly for the … Continue reading →

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Latics ride their luck in Devon – Exeter City 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 23, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic got back to winning ways after four successive League One defeats with a 2-0 victory at Exeter City. Latics went ahead after eight minutes when Stephen Humphrys broke quickly down the left hand side before playing the ball … Continue reading →

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Chaos reigns on the pitch as Latics lose at Stevenage – Stevenage 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on October 9, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were defeated 1-0 at Stevenage in a chaotic match that was spoiled by the poor decisions of referee Alan Young.  The referee sent off Callum Lang and Alex MacDonald and booked 12 others in a crazy game at … Continue reading →

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