Tag Archives: Championship

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

Posted on February 7, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against play-off chasing Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. In Shaun Maloney’s first game in charge Latics new line-up gave a good account of themselves. Rovers had two early chances when Ben Brereton-Diaz had … Continue reading →

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Even Christ can’t save Latics as they slump to another defeat – Wigan Athletic 0 Luton Town 2

Posted on January 23, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic remain rooted to the bottom of the Championship after another toothless display against Luton Town. Latics gave home debuts to January signings Christ Tiehi, Steven Caulker and Miguel Azeez but they couldn’t stop the downward spiral continuing. The … Continue reading →

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Latics’ late show rescues a point – Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 15, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic rescued a point at Cardiff City when Will Keane equalised from close range in the sixth minute of added time. In a scrappy game the Bluebirds had taken the lead in the 81st minute when Callum O’Dowda’s strike … Continue reading →

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Toure’s Tics in freefall – Wigan Athletic 1 Hull City 4

Posted on January 3, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered a fourth consecutive defeat as Hull City hit four and moved away from the drop zone.  The Tigers went ahead after 15 minutes after Jacob Greaves produced an excellent finish from a corner but Latics drew level … Continue reading →

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Tough times for the Tics – Wigan Athletic 1 Sunderland 4

Posted on December 30, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped to the bottom of the Championship after an emphatic 4-1 home defeat to Sunderland. Injury-hit Latics struggled to contain the in-form Mackems and went behind on 19 minutes when Ellis Simms headed in from close range.  The … Continue reading →

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Injury-hit Latics thumped by Boro – Middlesbrough 4 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 27, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered a heavy Boxing Day defeat at in-form Middlesbrough. Boro striker Chuba Akpom grabbed a hat-trick as Michael Carrick’s team continued their rise towards the top six. Marcus Forss opened the scoring on 26 minutes and the hosts … Continue reading →

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Toure’s first home game ends in defeat – Wigan Athletic 1 Sheffield United 2

Posted on December 20, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Kolo Toure lost his first home game in charge of Wigan Athletic as they succumbed to promotion chasing Sheffield United. The Blades went ahead after only eight minutes when John Egan powerfully headed home Oliver Norwood’s corner. Latics struggled with … Continue reading →

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Toure’s Tics make a promising start – Millwall 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 12, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured a valuable point at play-off chasing Millwall in Kolo Toure’s first game in charge. Will Keane gave Latics the lead when he slotted home on 33 minutes but the hosts drew level just before half time when … Continue reading →

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Latics’ Bittersweet Symphony – Wigan Athletic 2 Blackpool 1

Posted on November 14, 2022 by ianhaspinall

It was a bittersweet afternoon at the DW Stadium as Wigan Athletic came from a goal down to defeat ten-man Blackpool. Latics’ owners owners Phoenix 2021 had sacked much-loved manager Leam Richardson in midweek and assistant managers Rob Kelly and … Continue reading →

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Latics slip deeper into trouble – Coventry City 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on November 9, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped deeper into relegation trouble after a dispiriting 2-0 defeat at Coventry City. In a competitive first half there were chances at both ends as Will Keane headed against the crossbar for Latics and Kasey Palmer fired inches … Continue reading →

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