Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Humphrys’ quality shines through the fog as Latics progress – York City 0 Wigan Athletic 1 – FA Cup 2nd Round

Posted on December 2, 2023 by ianhaspinall

In foggy conditions and in front of the BBC cameras Wigan Athletic defeated York City 1-0 at the York Community Stadium to progress into the third round of the FA Cup. Latics had chances to go ahead in the first … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s men move on up – Wigan Athletic 3 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on November 29, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic emphatically defeated Fleetwood Town 3-0 at the DW Stadium. Latics were ahead after only four minutes as Tom Pearce’s pass found Jordan Jones in the clear and the winger fired past Jay Lynch. It was 2-0 on 31 … Continue reading →

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Latics fail to capitalise on early promise – Leyton Orient 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

It was a frustrating afternoon for Wigan Athletic as they drew 1-1 with Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road. Latics had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the opening minute when Orient goalkeeper Sol Brynn brought down Sean Clare, … Continue reading →

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Latics not at the races against Cheltenham – Cheltenham Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 13, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were not at their best as they drew 1-1 against second bottom Cheltenham Town at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium. Latics were ahead after only six minutes when Lewis Freestone deflected Jordan Jones cross into his own net. The visitors … Continue reading →

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Macca magic gives Latics the edge – Wigan Athletic 2 Peterborough United 1

Posted on November 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

FA Cup winner Callum McManaman’s superb 82nd minute strike helped Wigan Athletic to a hard- fought 2-1 victory against Peterborough United at the DW Stadium. Latics had gone ahead after only seven minutes when Martial Godo nipped in front of … Continue reading →

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Latics replicate league win in FA Cup – Exeter City 0 Wigan Athletic 2 – FA Cup 1st Round

Posted on November 5, 2023 by ianhaspinall

This FA Cup victory for Wigan Athletic was a replica of the league fixture at St James Park as the visitors absorbed pressure and hit Exeter on the counter-attack winning 2-0. Latics rode their luck as Exeter threatened in the … Continue reading →

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Latics unbeaten run comes to an end – Wigan Athletic 2 Charlton Athletic 3

Posted on November 1, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s three game winning run came to an end as Charlton Athletic recorded their first away win of the season. Latics manager Shaun Maloney decided to tinker with his starting line-up and it had a detrimental effect as his … Continue reading →

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Latics ease past Salop – Wigan Athletic 2 Shrewsbury Town 0

Posted on October 29, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic comfortably defeated 10-man Shrewsbury Town 2-0 at the DW Stadium. The visitors had former Latic Chey Dunkley red carded for a foul on Thelo Aasgaard after only four minutes and they struggled to contain the hosts throughout. Latics … Continue reading →

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Review – Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup by Duncan Hamilton

Posted on October 26, 2023 by ianhaspinall

‘Answered Prayers’ is Duncan Hamilton’s personal homage to Alf Ramsay and the England World Cup winners. 1966 is still England’s crowning football achievement and it may never be surpassed, but Ramsay and the players never got the rewards and recognition … Continue reading →

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Maloney works his magic – Wigan Athletic 2 Oxford United 0

Posted on October 25, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Manager Shaun Maloney produced a tactical masterclass as Wigan Athletic defeated second place Oxford United 2-0 at the DW Stadium. The visitors started confidently stroking the ball around but the hosts absorbed the early pressure before counterattacking superbly for the … Continue reading →

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