Category Archives: Watford

Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 0 Watford 1

Posted on October 31, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Leam Richardson made one change from last Saturday’s defeat against Queens Park Rangers, with Jones returning to the starting XI, in place of Ben Amos. Latics started well and created an opportunity in the fifth minute. Will Keane tried his … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Goal poacher is the key to survival

Posted on March 20, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It was always going to be a tough fixture against Watford who are in one of the best teams in the Championship and pushing for automatic promotion. Latics matched their high-flying opponents for much of the game but once again … Continue reading →

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Deeney double deepens Wigan’s gloom – Wigan Athletic 0 Watford 2

Posted on March 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Troy Deeney grabbed a brace as Watford moved to the top of the Championship and kept Wigan deep in relegation trouble. Deeney was once again the difference between the two sides in a hard-fought contest. The prolific striker had scored … Continue reading →

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Watford add to Wigan woes – Watford 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 14, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Two goals by Watford’s Troy Deeney condemned Wigan to their third consecutive defeat in four games under new manager Malky Mackay at Vicarage Road on Saturday. The free scoring striker produced a top quality finish to give the Hornets the … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Where are all the goals?

Posted on December 12, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics fans will be travelling down to Watford on Saturday more in hope than expectation of getting a good result. The signs are not looking good for Wigan as they slumped to a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Norwich City in … Continue reading →

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Wigan consolidate position in play-off places – Wigan Athletic 2 Watford 1

Posted on March 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to an impressive ten games when they defeated mid-table Watford at the DW Stadium. Goals in each half by Jean Beausejour and Martyn Waghorn cancelled out Lewis McGugan’s opener for the … Continue reading →

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Controversial decisions deny Wigan – Watford 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 28, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A late strike from substitute Cristian Battocchio ensured Watford denied Wigan at least a point at Vicarage Road. Clear cut opportunities were at a premium, but Wigan can regard themselves unlucky to have a Nick Powell goal disallowed for offside … Continue reading →

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