Tag Archives: Blackburn Rovers

Tentative steps for Maloney’s men – Blackburn Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 7, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made six changes to the starting XI from Kolo Toure’s last game in charge. There were debuts for Martin Kelly, Omar Rekik and Daniel Sinani with Jack Whatmough, Tendayi Darikwa and Callum Lang returning to the side. Two early … Continue reading →

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Latics’ intensity is too much for Rovers – Wigan Athletic 1 Blackburn Rovers 0

Posted on October 12, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Leam Richardson made three changes from the side that faced Cardiff City at the weekend. Curtis Tilt, Tom Naylor and Broadhead all returned to the starting XI in place of Joe Bennett, Graeme Shinnie, and Josh Magennis. Latics started strongly … Continue reading →

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Latics shock Rovers in FA Cup thriller – Wigan Athletic 3 Blackburn Rovers 2

Posted on January 8, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Thelo Aasgaard’s stunning late strike helped Wigan Athletic knock Championship side Blackburn Rovers out of the FA Cup at the DW Stadium. Rovers took the lead through Reda Khadra’s low strike but Wigan levelled when Max Power fired in from … Continue reading →

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Latics triumph in Lancashire lockdown derby – Wigan Athletic 2 Blackburn Rovers 0

Posted on June 28, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Championship form table last 12 games courtesy of Whoscored.com The Championship’s form team continued their excellent run with 2-0 victory against play-off chasing Blackburn Rovers at the DW Stadium. In a closely fought encounter it was Latics who had the … Continue reading →

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Not a Christmas classic – Blackburn Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 23, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic will be pleased to move off the bottom of the Championship table for Christmas but it wasn’t a classic encounter in the 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The omens were not good prior to the … Continue reading →

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Latics press the self-destruct button – Blackburn Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 13, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Dark days at Wigan Athletic as Paul Cook’s team engineered their own downfall and gifted Blackburn Rovers an easy three points at Ewood Park. After enjoying plenty of early possession Latics contrived to present Rovers with three goals following defensive … Continue reading →

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Wigan back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 3 Blackburn Rovers 1

Posted on November 29, 2018 by ianhaspinall

  Latics produced a much improved performance to comfortably overcome local rivals Blackburn Rovers and end a five game winless run. The hosts are in the throes of an injury-crisis but several squad players stepped up to the mark and … Continue reading →

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We are the Champions – Doncaster Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on May 6, 2018 by ianhaspinall

On a gloriously sunny day Wigan Athletic were crowned champions of League One after a comfortable 1-0 victory at Doncaster Rovers. Latics only needed a point at the Keepmoat Stadium and it never looked like they would fall at the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – A point to prove

Posted on May 4, 2018 by ianhaspinall

More than 4,000 Latics fans will be invading Doncaster tomorrow for what should be a massive celebration. The 5.30pm kick off means that it will be a party atmosphere before and after the game, as Latics require only one point … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The race to the top

Posted on March 9, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The battle between the League One title favourites ended all square on Sunday at Ewood Park but with Latics coming out of the game with a significant psychological advantage. They were 2-0 down at half-time and some Rovers’ fans were … Continue reading →

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