Category Archives: League One

Latics stay on track at Crewe – Crewe Alexandra 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 16, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic maintained their push for automatic promotion with a 2-0 victory at bottom club Crewe Alexandra. Latics went ahead in the 43rd minute when Josh Magennis scored his first goal for the club with a near post header from … Continue reading →

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Latics strengthen their position – MK Dons 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 13, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic strengthened their position in the race for automatic promotion with an important point at MK Dons. After sustained pressure Latics deservedly went ahead in the 58th minute when Tom Naylor produced a composed finish past Dons keeper Jamie … Continue reading →

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Latics edging closer to promotion – Wigan Athletic 1 AFC Wimbledon 0

Posted on March 6, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic reduced the gap at the top of the table to four points with a hard-fought victory against League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon. Latics went ahead after 21 minutes, when substitute Tom Bayliss’ strike from 25- yards was parried … Continue reading →

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Normal service resumed – Wigan Athletic 2 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on March 2, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic got back to winning ways with a convincing 2-0 victory against League One strugglers Fleetwood Town at the DW Stadium. After a period of sustained pressure Latics went in front from the penalty spot on 37 minutes when … Continue reading →

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Top of the table clash ends in stalemate – Rotherham United 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 18, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Second-placed Wigan Athletic and League One leaders Rotherham United fought out a combative 1-1 draw at the New York Stadium. Latics went ahead in the 28th minute when Stephen Humphrys lashed home a fine left-footed strike from 20-yards. Callum Lang … Continue reading →

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McClean’s quality proves decisive – Wigan Athletic 2 Crewe Alexandra 0

Posted on February 16, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic edged closer to league one leaders Rotherham with a 2-0 victory against relegation threatened Crewe Alexandra. Latics dominated but were denied by an in-form Crewe goalkeeper Dave Richards and some bad luck in the first half. The hosts … Continue reading →

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Latics back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 2 Charlton Athletic 1

Posted on February 12, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic consolidated their place in the automatic promotion places with a 2-1 victory against Charlton Athletic at the DW Stadium. The Addicks were in front on seven minutes when Elliott Lee headed home and they might have increased their … Continue reading →

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Latics disappointed with performance and penalty decision – Sheffield Wednesday 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 9, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Latics suffered a setback to their automatic promotion hopes when they slipped to a controversial 1-0 defeat at Hillsborough. In a very competitive first half both teams had good chances and Josh Magennis had a goal ruled out for offside … Continue reading →

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Latics frustrated but remain unbeaten – Wigan Athletic 1 Oxford United 1

Posted on February 2, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were held to a 1-1 draw by sixth placed Oxford United at the DW Stadium. The visitors started brightly and took an early lead through Matty Taylor but the hosts responded through Callum Lang’s fine finish in the … Continue reading →

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A bump in the road or something more serious? Cheltenham Town 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 31, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a lacklustre performance in a 0-0 draw at League One strugglers Cheltenham Town. The hosts had the better chances in a scrappy game at the Jonny Rocks Stadium with Callum Wright heading over from a good position … Continue reading →

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