Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics a little lucky against the Tykes – Wigan Athletic 1 Barnsley 1

Posted on March 30, 2025 by ianhaspinall

In manager Ryan Lowe’s first home game in charge Wigan Athletic drew 1-1 with Barnsley at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics had an early chance as Dale Taylor cut the ball back to Chris Sze but a last ditch tackle … Continue reading →

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Latics late rally isn’t enough to salvage a point – Charlton Athletic 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 16, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic lost their first game with new Head Coach Ryan Lowe in charge against promotion-chasing Charlton Athletic at the Valley. The Addicks dominated the first half and went ahead on 11 minutes after Jason Kerr’s clearance hit Ollie Norburn … Continue reading →

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Managerless Latics scrape a point at Mansfield – Mansfield Town 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 5, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Managerless Wigan Athletic drew 0-0 with Mansfield Town in a very poor quality game at the One Call Stadium. Mansfield had the majority of goalscoring opportunities and should’ve taken the three points but a combination of poor finishing and some … Continue reading →

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Strong defence earns Latics an important point – Wycombe Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 23, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a strong defensive performance to hold promotion-chasing Wycombe Wanderers to a 0-0 draw at Adams Park. In a game of few clear-cut chances Latics contained the hosts with an impressive rearguard action. Wycombe had an early chance … Continue reading →

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Latics fail to make their dominance count – Crawley Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 19, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic failed to make their overall dominance count against Crawley Town at the Broadfield Stadium and were held to a 1-1 draw. Latics created numerous goal scoring opportunities but they were unable to hit the net until Dale Taylor … Continue reading →

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Latics continue to struggle at home – Wigan Athletic 0 Stockport County 2

Posted on February 16, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s poor home form continued as they lost 2-0 to promotion-chasing Stockport County at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics had showed some early promise with Jonny Smith going close. County responded and Sam Tickle had to make a big … Continue reading →

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Latics abysmal display compounded by Aasgaard’s departure – Peterborough United 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 29, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced one of their most abject displays against Peterborough United and were defeated 1-0 at the Weston Homes Stadium. Latics were without top scorer Thelo Aasgaard who has been transferred to Luton Town for a fee believed to … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics undone by the Brewers – Wigan Athletic 1 Burton Albion 2

Posted on January 22, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a desperately disappointing display and were defeated 2-1 by League One’s bottom club Burton Albion at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics went ahead on 32 minutes when Thelo Aasgaard finished well after a great through ball from … Continue reading →

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Tremendous Tics topple the Trotters again – Bolton Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic maintained their derby day dominance over Bolton Wanderers with an emphatic 2-0 victory at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Latics controlled the first half and went ahead in the 18th minute when Dale Taylor cut across the box before … Continue reading →

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Review – Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football by Adam Hurrey 

Posted on December 12, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Ten years after producing his amusing ‘Football Cliches’ book Adam Hurrey returns with another witty and insightful book about the language of football. Hurrey is also the creator and host of the popular ‘Football Cliches’ podcast which explores the unique … Continue reading →

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