Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics frustrated not to take the three points – Barnsley 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 1, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were held 1-1 by Barnsley at Oakwell in a game they really should have won. Latics wasted several good chances in the first half and the Tykes went ahead just before half time when Devante Cole converted from … Continue reading →

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Latics frustrate in a game of two halves – Port Vale 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 17, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s nine game unbeaten run came to an end at Port Vale as they were defeated 3-2 in a game of two halves. Latics were woeful in the first half and were 2-0 down at half time as Ethan … Continue reading →

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Referee’s mistake denies Latics the victory – Wigan Athletic 0 Lincoln City 0

Posted on December 11, 2023 by ianhaspinall

In form teams Wigan Athletic and Lincoln City cancelled each other out in a 0-0 draw at the DW Stadium. Neither team created many chances in a chess-like game but Latics were denied a late winner by the referee. The … Continue reading →

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Review – Food of the Cods: How Fish & Chips Made Britain by Daniel Gray

Posted on December 6, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Daniel Gray is an accomplished writer of football books, but his latest offering is an entertaining homage to Britain’s favourite meal fish and chips. Gray ponders the delights and social history of fish and chips and travels the country visiting … Continue reading →

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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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