Tag Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics late show stuns Rotherham – Wigan Athletic 1 Rotherham United 0

Posted on August 16, 2021 by ianhaspinall

In the first competitive match at the DW Stadium for nearly 18 months there was an emotional atmosphere amongst the fans. Phoenix 2021 Ltd Chairman Talal Al Hammad was able greet the fans for the first time and the kick … Continue reading →

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Early days for the new-look Latics – Sunderland 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 9, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic started brightly at the Stadium of Light and went ahead after 15 minutes when Will Keane’s strike came back off the post and Gwion Edwards scored on his debut. The Black Cats were level two minutes later following … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic season preview – the big push for promotion

Posted on August 2, 2021 by ianhaspinall

After a traumatic period of administration and a relegation battle Latics go into the new season with renewed optimism. Manager Leam Richardson has had to do a major rebuild of the squad with only six players under contract, but he … Continue reading →

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The big rebuild with Leam Richardson and Phoenix 2021

Posted on May 17, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic survived a traumatic season of administration and a relegation battle but they will go into the close season with renewed optimism. The new Bahraini owners Phoenix 2021 have steadied the ship and have pledged to rebuild the club … Continue reading →

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Latics’ disappointing end to a momentous season – Wigan Athletic 3 Swindon Town 4

Posted on May 9, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* It was a strange end of the season game as Latics dominated for long periods but were ultimately edged out 4-3 by relegated Swindon Town at the DW Stadium. * Latics went ahead when Curtis Tilt headed home Dan … Continue reading →

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Latics greatest of great escapes as Hull are Champions – Hull City 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on May 1, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Despite spending most of the season in administration during a pandemic Wigan Athletic retained their League One status after Rochdale and Northampton lost their games. * Latics matched Hull at the KCOM Stadium for most of the game but … Continue reading →

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Will Keane heads Latics closer to survival – Wigan Athletic 1 Burton Albion 1

Posted on April 24, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Wigan Athletic had a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Burton Albion at the DW Stadium to edge closer to League One survival with two games remaining. * The Brewers went ahead in the 15th minute from a superb curling Joe … Continue reading →

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Latics edging towards League One survival – Shrewsbury Town 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 20, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Wigan Athletic produced their fourth consecutive victory with a 2-1 win against Shrewsbury Town at Montgomery Waters Meadow to stay four points above the drop zone with three games remaining. * Latics went ahead in the 27th minute when … Continue reading →

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Latics find form to ease relegation worries – Wigan Athletic 2 Crewe Alexandra 0

Posted on April 17, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Wigan Athletic produced their third consecutive victory with a comfortable 2-0 win against Crewe Alexandra at the DW Stadium to ease their relegation worries. * Latics somewhat fortuitously took the lead in the 15th minute when Joe Dodoo blocked … Continue reading →

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Latics stun Black Cats and move out of the drop zone – Wigan Athletic 2 Sunderland 1

Posted on April 13, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Wigan Athletic produced a superb performance to stun promotion-chasing Sunderland 2-1 at the DW Stadium and move out of the League One relegation zone. * The visitors went ahead on 32 minutes when Aidan McGeady’s cross found the unmarked … Continue reading →

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