Category Archives: Reading

Latics’ season of mismanagement ends in relegation – Reading 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 30, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change to the starting XI that had defeated Millwall with Hughes replacing Omar Rekik in defence. Reading made a bright start to the game and quickly pushed Latics onto the defensive.  But it was Latics who … Continue reading →

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Home and away mystery – Wigan Athletic 0 Reading 1

Posted on September 19, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Leam Richardson made two changes from the 2-1 victory at Huddersfield Town in midweek with Ben Amos and captain Tendayi Darikwa returning to the starting line-up in place of Jamie Jones and Ryan Nyambe. It was a slow start to … Continue reading →

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Latics looking upwards as they rout Royals – Reading 0 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on February 27, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Kieffer Moore gave Latics the lead with a sublime finish Wigan Athletic produced their best performance of the season with an emphatic 3-0 victory at Reading. The visitors dominated the first half and went ahead through a sublime finish from … Continue reading →

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Cook is out of luck and out of ideas – Wigan Athletic 1 Reading 3

Posted on December 1, 2019 by ianhaspinall

The time could be up for Paul Cook after another disappointing performance in the 3-1 home defeat to Reading. Latics had led 1-0 at half time through Joe Garner’s first goal of the season but after a controversial penalty decision … Continue reading →

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Cook on the brink? Reading 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 11, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic failed to capitalise on their dominance and succumbed to a late Reading fight back to slip nearer to the Championship relegation zone. Latics went ahead through Nick Powell after 20 minutes and, although Reading equalised through a John … Continue reading →

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Latics struggling to make the chances count – Wigan Athletic 0 Reading 0

Posted on November 25, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics struggled to capitalise on their chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Reading at the DW Stadium. The hosts were without Gavin Massey, Michael Jacobs, Chey Dunkley and Antonee Robinson due to injury although striker Will … Continue reading →

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Latics could become Championship contenders

Posted on November 23, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The current EFL Championship table shows the competitiveness of the division with only 13 points separating 16th placed Wigan from leaders Norwich City. Looking at the results this season it shows that the majority of the games are hard to … Continue reading →

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Latics relegation confirmed – Reading 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 29, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s relegation to the third tier of English football was confirmed when they lost 1-0 to play-off qualifiers Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Yann Kermorgant put the Royals ahead after only five minutes when he headed home Garath McCleary’s … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The greatest of great escapes?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics look like making a quick return to the third tier of English football yet there is still a slim chance that they could survive. They will need to win both their games against play-off contenders Reading and Leeds United … Continue reading →

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Joyce’s reign gets off to worst possible start – Wigan Athletic 0 Reading 3

Posted on November 6, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced their worst performance of the season for the arrival of new manager Warren Joyce. Latics were completely outplayed by Jaap Stam’s rampant Reading and fell behind within the first minute when Garath McCleary was allowed to run free … Continue reading →

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