Category Archives: Scunthorpe United

12th Man – Enjoy the rollercoaster ride!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s been another gripping week in the life of Wigan Athletic as they go in search of what would be an unprecedented League One and FA Cup double. Latics looked likely to be on the end of a surprise defeat … Continue reading →

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Just an off day or something more serious? Wigan Athletic 3 Scunthorpe United 3

Posted on March 11, 2018 by ianhaspinall

A late Gary Roberts equaliser saved Latics from what could have been a damaging defeat in an high scoring encounter against Scunthorpe United at the DW Stadium. Former Wigan loanee striker Ivan Toney’s neat finish on 53 minutes looked to … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The race to the top

Posted on March 9, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The battle between the League One title favourites ended all square on Sunday at Ewood Park but with Latics coming out of the game with a significant psychological advantage. They were 2-0 down at half-time and some Rovers’ fans were … Continue reading →

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Latics show quality in depth – Scunthorpe United 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 7, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic showed the quality of their squad with an important 2-1 win at last season’s play-off contenders Scunthorpe United. Latics were without captain Sam Morsy, who was away on international duty with Egypt, and in-form midfielder Michael Jacobs at … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Away form needs to improve against top teams

Posted on October 6, 2017 by ianhaspinall

  It was another pleasing home performance last Saturday as Latics comfortably outplayed Walsall. Will Grigg was back amongst the goals with a brace and the fans will now be expecting him to show the form that helped them win … Continue reading →

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Don’t panic we may still have Yanic – Scunthorpe United 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 3, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan were unable to maintain their winning away form and were held at 1-1 at Scunthorpe United, but they remain in fifth spot in League One. The Iron took the lead when Luke Williams finished from close range following a … Continue reading →

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12th Man: How do we bounce back?

Posted on August 28, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics quickly need to get back to winning ways on Saturday at home to Crewe Alexandra after a very lacklustre performance at Gillingham. Apart from a brief spell in the second half at the Priestfield Stadium, Latics had been unable … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Scunthorpe show was reminiscent of Martinez

Posted on August 21, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell’s young team gave Scunthorpe United a lesson in pass and move on Wednesday night at the DW Stadium. The Iron had no answer to Wigan’s style of play, which was reminiscent of the dominant performances produced in the … Continue reading →

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Latics are tiki-taka tormentors – Wigan Athletic 3 Scunthorpe United 0

Posted on August 19, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan gave Scunthorpe a footballing lesson as they recorded their first win of the 2015/16 League One campaign. The 3-0 scoreline did not flatter Latics as they dominated proceedings throughout the 90 minutes. Will Grigg gave Latics the lead from … Continue reading →

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Latics 2015/16 fixtures announced – Coventry City first up

Posted on June 17, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic travel to Coventry City in the opening fixture of their 2015/16 League One campaign. This is followed up by home fixtures against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday 15th August and Scunthorpe United on Tuesday 18th August, before the long away … Continue reading →

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