Category Archives: Oxford United

Latics stumble in a game of two halves – Oxford United 4 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes from Saturday’s defeat against Exeter with Matt Smith and Charlie Kelman coming into the starting XI. It was a tentative opening from both teams, but Latics were the first to threaten when Luke Chambers free … Continue reading →

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Maloney works his magic – Wigan Athletic 2 Oxford United 0

Posted on October 25, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made three changes to the starting line-up that defeated Exeter on Saturday with Jordan Jones,  Shaw and Aasgaard replacing Tom Pearce, Scott Smith and Josh Stones. Oxford started confidently and quickly exerted pressure on Latics goal. In the 7th … 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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Magnificent McClean gives Latics the edge in five-goal thriller – Oxford United 2 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on December 20, 2021 by ianhaspinall

James McClean’s incisive run and clinical finish in the 86th minute enabled Wigan Athletic to take the three points against Oxford United in a topsy-turvy game at the Kassam Stadium. Latics were deservedly ahead after only eight minutes when Will … Continue reading →

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Defensive lapse proves costly for Latics – Oxford United 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 14, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic matched promotion-chasing Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium for most of this fixture but a late defensive lapse denied them the point which would have taken them out of the relegation zone. 22-year-old striker Callum Lang had given … Continue reading →

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Another dark day at the DW – Wigan Athletic 1 Oxford United 2

Posted on November 21, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic succumbed to another defeat at the DW Stadium, this time against fellow strugglers Oxford United. Latics were outplayed for much of the game and went behind when Matty Taylor produced a smart finish for the visitors on 61 … Continue reading →

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Latics strengthen their position at the top – Wigan Athletic 1 Oxford United 0

Posted on April 17, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic are now in prime position for the League One title after a hard fought victory against a stubborn Oxford United at the DW Stadium. Latics had to wait until the 87th minute to break the deadlock but Will … Continue reading →

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Record breaking Latics hit super seven – Oxford United 0 Wigan Athletic 7

Posted on December 24, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Magnificent Latics produced a stunning display of attacking football in a record-breaking 7-0 victory against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium. Latics surpassed their previous highest victory 7-1 against Scarborough with some scintillating soccer. Grigg opened the scoring on 11 … Continue reading →

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