Tag Archives: Reading

Latics relegation confirmed – Reading 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 29, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s relegation to the third tier of English football was confirmed when they lost 1-0 to play-off qualifiers Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Yann Kermorgant put the Royals ahead after only five minutes when he headed home Garath McCleary’s … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The greatest of great escapes?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics look like making a quick return to the third tier of English football yet there is still a slim chance that they could survive. They will need to win both their games against play-off contenders Reading and Leeds United … Continue reading →

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Joyce’s reign gets off to worst possible start – Wigan Athletic 0 Reading 3

Posted on November 6, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced their worst performance of the season for the arrival of new manager Warren Joyce. Latics were completely outplayed by Jaap Stam’s rampant Reading and fell behind within the first minute when Garath McCleary was allowed to run free … Continue reading →

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Renewed hope or false dawn? Reading 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics won their first game in nine Championship matches as they overcame Reading 1-0 at the Madejski Stadium tonight. A 17th minute right foot finish by debutant defender Jason Pearce was enough to secure the three points for Wigan despite … Continue reading →

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McArthur late show rescues a point for Latics – Wigan Athletic 2 Reading 2

Posted on August 10, 2014 by ianhaspinall

  James McArthur’s 93rd minute equaliser salvaged a point for Wigan in their opening game of the 2014/15 season against Reading. Callum McManaman had given the Latics a 27th minute lead but the Royals took control in the second half with … Continue reading →

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Royals routed by Latics supershow – Wigan Athletic 3 Reading 0

Posted on April 18, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan produced a top quality performance to defeat play-off rivals Reading 3-0 at the DW Stadium. In a one-sided encounter the Latics completely outplayed the Royals and thoroughly demonstrated their promotion credentials. Latics consolidated their fifth spot in the table … Continue reading →

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Rösler’s men on the rise – Reading 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 22, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan moved up to 12th in the Championship table with a hard-fought win at play-off rivals Reading. Uwe Rösler’s team dominated the opening half and were two ahead in the opening 12 minutes. Chris McCann side footed home from the edge … Continue reading →

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More teams drop into the relegation mixer – what are the prospects for survival?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ianhaspinall

After last weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures more teams have been dragged into the relegation dogfight. Newcastle, Sunderland and West Ham now have a fight on their hands if they are to retain their top flight status. Until recently these … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Latics stun the Royals – Reading 0 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on February 24, 2013 by ianhaspinall

An outstanding team performance gave Wigan a comfortable 3-0 victory against relegation rivals Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Two goals by Arouna Kone and another by Maynor Figueroa rounded off a fantastic day for the Latics fans. Roberto Martinez welcomed … Continue reading →

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A special day for Jordi Gomez – Wigan Athletic 3 Reading 2

Posted on November 25, 2012 by ianhaspinall

The much maligned midfielder Jordi Gomez scored a superb hat-trick in Wigan’s exhilarating 3-2 win against a resilient Reading at the DW Stadium. Often the scapegoat if Wigan struggle, the Spaniard scored three second-half goals to secure a vital home … Continue reading →

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