Category Archives: NK Maribor

Wigan are out of luck and out of Europe – NK Maribor 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Despite a much improved performance with Uwe Rösler in charge, Wigan crashed out of the Europa League 2-1 to NK Maribor who have qualified for the last 32 of the competition. In a match marred by poor officiating Latics had … Continue reading

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Wigan secure historic first ever win in Europe – Wigan Athletic 3 NK Maribor 1

Wigan Athletic secured their maiden victory in a European competition when they defeated Slovenian Champions NK Maribor 3-1 in an entertaining Europa League Group D match. Powell gave Latics the lead when he headed in following a mistake by keeper … Continue reading

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Europa League comes to Wigan – Wigan Athletic v NK Maribor preview

A historic first ever Europa League game will take place on Thursday night as Slovenian league leaders NK Maribor visit the DW Stadium. Latics take on Maribor in strange circumstances as they have recently sacked their coach Ante Čačić less … Continue reading

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No glamour ties for Wigan in Europa League draw

For those of us who have followed Wigan Athletic from their non-league days seeing the club in today’s Europa League draw in Monaco was quite a surreal experience. Little Latics in a draw with famous names such as Lazio, Valencia, … Continue reading

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