Category Archives: Sunderland

Tough times for the Tics – Wigan Athletic 1 Sunderland 4

Posted on December 30, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Kolo Toure made three changes from their Boxing Day defeat at Middlesbrough, with captain Tendayi Darikwa and Tom Naylor returning to the starting line-up, along with Ashley Fletcher who was given his first Latics league start. The visitors started the … Continue reading →

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Charlie Wyke on target but Latics are edged out – Sunderland 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on October 16, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Leam Richardson named an unchanged starting XI for the trip to the Stadium of Light. The hosts had an early opportunity when Patrick Roberts took on the Latics defence and took aim from the edge of the area but he … Continue reading →

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Early days for the new-look Latics – Sunderland 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 9, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic started brightly at the Stadium of Light and went ahead after 15 minutes when Will Keane’s strike came back off the post and Gwion Edwards scored on his debut. The Black Cats were level two minutes later following … Continue reading →

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Latics stun Black Cats and move out of the drop zone – Wigan Athletic 2 Sunderland 1

Posted on April 13, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Wigan Athletic produced a superb performance to stun promotion-chasing Sunderland 2-1 at the DW Stadium and move out of the League One relegation zone. * The visitors went ahead on 32 minutes when Aidan McGeady’s cross found the unmarked … Continue reading →

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More teams drop into the relegation mixer – what are the prospects for survival?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ianhaspinall

After last weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures more teams have been dragged into the relegation dogfight. Newcastle, Sunderland and West Ham now have a fight on their hands if they are to retain their top flight status. Until recently these … Continue reading →

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Another frustrating afternoon for the Latics – Wigan Athletic 2 Sunderland 3

Posted on January 20, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A spirited second half fight back was not enough to rescue the points as Wigan went down 2-3 at home to Sunderland. The Latics had taken an early lead through a David Vaughan own goal but two goals by Steven … Continue reading →

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A frustrating afternoon at SOL – Sunderland 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 30, 2012 by ianhaspinall

It can be an uncomfortable experience sitting with the opposition fans when you are supporting your team but this was my lot when Wigan visited the Stadium of Light on Saturday. A Sunderland supporting friend had offered me a free … Continue reading →

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O’Neil has the Midas touch – Wigan Athletic 1 Sunderland 4

Posted on January 4, 2012 by ianhaspinall

A combination of very poor refereeing by Mike Dean and clever counter-attacking by a well-drilled Sunderland contributed to Wigan’s latest setback. Martin O’Neil’s ability to transform an average Sunderland team into a winning outfit should not be underestimated, it can’t just … Continue reading →

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The wheel of fortune turns in Wigan’s favour – Sunderland 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on November 27, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Last week Wigan Athletic were thwarted by some terrible luck, poor refereeing and a 99th minute equaliser, this week the wheel of fortune turned in Wigan’s favour as they overcame Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Wigan’s 2-1 victory heaped … Continue reading →

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Is it time for a football revolution?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The opening games of the new Premier League season have demonstrated that the gap between the mega rich teams and the rest is now increasing. With only seven games played the Big Guns are way ahead. Manchester United have won … Continue reading →

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