Tag Archives: Leam Richardson

Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Reading 2

Posted on February 11, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Despite an improved performance Wigan Athletic suffered a late 2-1 defeat to former manager Leam Richardson’s Reading at the Brick Community Stadium. It looked as though Latics had gone ahead when Harrison Bettoni produced a fine angled finish on four … 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’ 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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Toothless ‘Tics – Wigan Athletic 0 Stoke City 1

Posted on November 3, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped into the relegation zone after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Stoke City at the DW Stadium. In a first half of limited chances Latics had a great opportunity to open the scoring in the 38th minute but … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 0 Watford 1

Posted on October 31, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic looked to be heading for well-earned point until Watford’s Joao Pedro headed an 87th minute winner at the DW Stadium. Latics had matched the Hornets in a hard-fought fixture with few chances for either side.  The hosts hit … Continue reading →

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Latics robbed at Loftus Road – Queens Park Rangers 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on October 24, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were unlucky to lose 2-1 at Championship leaders Queens Park Rangers. Referee Dean Whitehouse controversially failed to give a second-half penalty when Tom Naylor was dragged to the floor. QPR had taken the lead from a corner when … Continue reading →

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Latics horror show – Wigan Athletic 1 Middlesbrough 4

Posted on October 20, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a shockingly awful performance and were thrashed 4-1 by struggling Middlesbrough at the DW Stadium. Latics went ahead on 34 minutes when Will Keane headed home from James McClean’s corner but after that positive start they just … Continue reading →

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Charlie Wyke on target but Latics are edged out – Sunderland 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on October 16, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Charlie Wyke opened the scoring against his former club but Wigan Athletic couldn’t hold on to their lead and conceded two goals in the second half against Sunderland. Latics went ahead when Wyke superbly curled home James McClean’s deflected cross … 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

Wigan Athletic deservedly recorded their first home win of the season with a 1-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers. Latics were much improved after recent poor performances and were quickly out of the blocks against their North West rivals. The hosts … Continue reading →

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