Category Archives: League One

Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Reading 2

Posted on February 11, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Despite an improved performance Wigan Athletic suffered a late 2-1 defeat to former manager Leam Richardson’s Reading at the Brick Community Stadium. It looked as though Latics had gone ahead when Harrison Bettoni produced a fine angled finish on four … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 8, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic crashed to a 6-1 defeat to Peterborough United which resulted in the sacking of Head Coach Ryan Lowe.  Latics were 2-0 down after only nine minutes as Kyrell Lisbie scored twice for the Posh with assists by Tom … 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

Wigan Athletic slumped to 1-0 defeat against promotion-chasing Lincoln City at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics struggled to create any clear-cut chances in the first half against the in-form Imps and it was almost inevitable that the visitors would take … 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

Ryan Lowe’s Latics suffered a demoralising 2-0 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park as they slipped closer to the relegation places. The Chairboys were gifted a first minute lead when referee Paul Howard controversially awarded a penalty when Junior … 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

Wigan Athletic were heading for a heavy defeat against Doncaster Rovers at the Eco-Power Stadium but they produced a spirited comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3. Latics had two very early chances when Harrison Bettoni and Raphael went close … 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

League One leaders Cardiff City recorded their eighth consecutive home win with a dominant performance against Wigan Athletic at the Cardiff City Stadium. Latics were thoroughly outplayed by the Bluebirds who had 80 percent possession, forced 18 corners and had … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 2, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic and Barnsley played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics dominated the first half and went ahead after only six minutes when Callum Wright’s cross was superbly volleyed home by Dara Costelloe at 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

Wigan Athletic got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium. The confident Brewers had defeated Northampton Town 5-1 on Boxing Day but Latics burst their bubble with two second half goals. Latics … Continue reading →

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Latics’ Boxing Day battle ends in late defeat – Bradford City 2 Wigan Athletic 1 

Posted on December 27, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Nine-man Wigan Athletic suffered a late defeat against high-flying Bradford City at Valley Parade. Joe Wright headed home Max Power’s 90th minute corner after Latics had both Jensen Weir and Matt Smith sent off. In an evenly contested first half … Continue reading →

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Toothless Tics’ tangerine torment – Wigan Athletic 0 Blackpool 2

Posted on December 21, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Two former Wigan Athletic players came back to haunt them as they lost 2-0 to Blackpool at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics had the better of the first half and should’ve been ahead after 16 minutes but Will Aimson could … Continue reading →

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