Tag Archives: Championship

Proud Latics battle for a point – Watford 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 20, 2023 by ianhaspinall

After another difficult week off the pitch Wigan Athletic battled to a deserved point with a 1-1 draw at playoff chasing Watford. Latics tried to contain the hosts in the first half but they went behind just before half-time when … Continue reading →

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Charlie Hughes destined to play at the top level

Posted on March 17, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Charlie Hughes is making a big impact in the Championship after playing just 15 games for Wigan Athletic. The 19-year-old ball-playing centre back has stepped into the first team following a succession of injuries to Latics’ central defenders and has … Continue reading →

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Spirited Latics pick up a point – Wigan Athletic 1 Coventry City 1

Posted on March 15, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Relegation threatened Wigan Athletic produced a spirited performance in a 1-1 draw with playoff chasing Coventry City at the DW Stadium. The visitors threatened through Gustavo Hamer and Matt Godden but the hosts were much improved from recent displays and … Continue reading →

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Desperate times both on and off the pitch for Wigan Athletic – Burnley 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 12, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic remain rooted to the bottom of the Championship table after they were outclassed 3-0 by Premier League bound Burnley at Turf Moor. Southampton loanee Nathan Tella headed Burnley’s opener after 14 minutes and Latics were reduced to ten-men … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics back to the bottom – West Bromwich Albion 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped back to the bottom of the Championship table after a 1-0 defeat at play-off chasing West Bomwich Albion at the Hawthorns. After a tentative opening period West Brom went ahead when Latics keeper Ben Amos could only … Continue reading →

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Topsy-turvy Tics – Wigan Athletic 1 Birmingham City 1

Posted on March 6, 2023 by ianhaspinall

It was a confusing Wigan Athletic performance as they drew 1-1 with relegation rivals Birmingham City at the DW Stadium. The visitors were ahead after just four minutes when Christ Tiehi committed an unnecessary foul on the edge of the … Continue reading →

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Latics unbeaten run comes to an end with dubious decision – Preston North End 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic controversially suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to local rivals Preston North End at Deepdale. Latics had taken a first half lead when Christ Tiehi’s cross was deflected over his own goal-line by Greg Cunningham. Early in the second … Continue reading →

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Frustrating day for Maloney’s men – Wigan Athletic 0 Norwich City 0

Posted on February 20, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were held to a 0-0 draw by play-off hopefuls Norwich City at the DW Stadium. It was a frustrating afternoon for the hosts as they had had enough clear-cut chances to claim all three points but some poor … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s men edging closer to safety – Bristol City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 16, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured a vital point in their battle against relegation when they drew 1-1 at in-form Bristol City. The Robins are now unbeaten in nine games but Latics matched their mid-table opponents throughout. In a first half of few … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s men back in the mix – Wigan Athletic 1 Huddersfield Town 0

Posted on February 13, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured a vital victory in their fight against relegation from the Championship with a 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Huddersfield Town. In a game of few chances it was the visitors who looked the more threatening in the … Continue reading →

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