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It’s the story of our season – Paul Simpson not surprised by defeat at Wigan

Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA20 hits

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson admitted his side never gave themselves a chance of climbing off the foot of Sky Bet League One as they crashed 2-0 at Wigan.Roared on by a travelling support of more than 4,000, the Cumbrians were fortunate to see Wigan’s Liam Morrison hit a post inside two minutes.And the night did not get any easier when Josh Emmanuel tripped Stephen Humphrys inside the box in...Full Story »

Josh Magennis on target as Wigan see off Carlisle

Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA20 hits

Wigan secured a first Sky Bet League One victory in five thanks to a comprehensive 2-0 victory over rock-bottom Carlisle at the DW Stadium.The visitors – backed by an incredible travelling support of more than 4,000 – were bruised aside by a Wigan side who hit a post inside two minutes thanks to Liam Morrison.Josh Magennis opened the scoring in the 16th minute from the penalty spot a...Full Story »

Curtis Nelson heads Derby to victory at Wigan

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA21 hits

Curtis Nelson’s first-half header proved to be the only goal as Derby ran out worthy winners at Wigan in League One.Young England goalkeeper Sam Tickle had already made a stunning save to deny James Collins when the Rams scored what proved to be the winner in the 19th minute.Stephen Humphrys gave the ball away inside the Wigan box as he tried to clear his lines, and Tom Barkhuizen’s ...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney and Michael Skubala content as Wigan and Lincoln share points

Posted Sunday, December 10, 2023 by PA22 hits

Both Shaun Maloney and Michael Skubala agreed the goalless Sky Bet League One draw between Wigan and Lincoln was a fair result.It was the visitors who registered the only shot on target, through Ethan Hamilton in the first half, as defences reigned in miserable conditions at the DW Stadium.“It was a pretty even game really,” said Wigan boss Maloney.“I thought they were very goo...Full Story »

Chris Sze sees goal disallowed as Wigan share spoils with Lincoln

Posted Sunday, December 10, 2023 by PA21 hits

Wigan and Lincoln cancelled each other out in a Sky Bet League One clash at the DW Stadium that was devoid of almost any goalmouth action or excitement.Jonny Smith, making his first league start for Wigan, almost fluked a goal early on when his inswinging corner from the right caught out Lincoln goalkeeper Lukas Jensen.At the other end, Sam Tickle made a simple save from Ethan Hamilton’s l...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney determined to repay Wigan chairman Mike Danson with FA Cup run

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA30 hits

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney admitted he was determined to reach the third round of the FA Cup for chairman Mike Danson following a 1-0 win at York.Maloney, who was a member of the Latics’ 2013 FA Cup final-winning team, is desperate to repay Danson with a money-spinning run in this season’s competition after he saved the club from financial ruin when he took over in the summer.The La...Full Story »

Wigan squeeze past plucky York in FA Cup second round

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA29 hits

Stephen Humphrys’ ninth goal of the season secured 2013 FA Cup winners Wigan’s place in this year’s third round following a 1-0 win at Vanarama National League side York.During a cagey first half, Humphrys had carried the greatest threat.Just before the half-hour mark, good skills from the former Fulham forward took him past home defenders Callum Howe and Tyler Cordner before h...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney enjoys Wigan performance in win over 10-man Fleetwood

Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA20 hits

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney was thrilled with every aspect of his side’s 3-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood at the DW Stadium.The home side led 2-0 thanks to goals from Jordan Jones and Sean Clare when Joshua Earl was sent off for the Cod Army in first-half stoppage time for simulation in the penalty area.The second period was only damage limitation, with Tom Pearce firing home a cracking f...Full Story »

Wigan ease past 10-man Fleetwood

Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA19 hits

Wigan secured a thoroughly deserved 3-0 victory over struggling 10-man Fleetwood at the DW Stadium.The home side went ahead inside four minutes when Tom Pearce supplied Jordan Jones, who cut in from the flank and fired the ball past Jay Lynch.It was 2-0 to Wigan just past the half-hour mark when Stephen Humphrys worked a short corner well and crossed for Sean Clare to bundle the ball home off go...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens left ‘disappointed’ by Wigan draw

Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA20 hits

Richie Wellens felt his Leyton Orient side did enough to earn victory in their 1-1 draw at home to Wigan.Stephen Humphrys drilled a first-minute penalty against a post for the Latics before on-loan Watford striker Shaq Forde put the hosts in front.But just before the break Humphrys atoned for his miss when he fired a shot from outside the area low into the corner of the net for his seventh leagu...Full Story »

Stephen Humphrys bounces back from penalty miss to score Wigan equaliser

Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA19 hits

Leyton Orient had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Wigan in a lively encounter at Brisbane Road.Both sides struck in an end-to-end first half.Wigan spurned a golden opportunity to take the lead in the opening minute when Orient goalkeeper Sol Brynn brought down Sean Clare in the area.Stephen Humphrys drilled his spot-kick against an upright and the ball rolled to safety.The hosts then went ahead af...Full Story »

Stephen Humphrys misses penalty as Cheltenham hold Wigan

Posted Sunday, November 12, 2023 by PA20 hits

Wigan were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Cheltenham after Stephen Humphrys missed a second-half penalty.Latics led through Lewis Freestone’s early own goal, but Liam Sercombe levelled for the home side from the spot before half-time.Humphrys had the chance to win it for Wigan in the 64th minute, but his weak spot-kick was comfortably gathered by Luke Southwood.Wigan started well, with Freest...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson: Individual errors cost Peterborough at Wigan

Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2023 by PA29 hits

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson bemoaned “two individual errors” for his side’s 2-1 League One defeat at Wigan.The hosts had enjoyed the better of the first half, with on-loan Fulham winger Martial Godo giving them a sixth-minute lead and Jordan Jones hitting the bar.But a formation change helped to transform the game after the break, with Kwame Poku equalising nine minute...Full Story »

Peterborough suffer first defeat in 10 games at Wigan

Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2023 by PA27 hits

Peterborough’s League One promotion hopes were dealt a blow as their nine-match unbeaten run came to an end after Callum McManaman’s late winner gave Wigan a 2-1 victory at the DW Stadium.Wigan had led from the sixth minute when on-loan Fulham winger Martial Godo reacted quickest to Jordan Jones’ cross from the left and prodded home.After Callum Lang fired just wide, Jones then...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney wants FA Cup run after Wigan’s win over Exeter

Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA19 hits

Shaun Maloney says it is time that Wigan enjoyed another good FA Cup run following their 2-0 first-round win at Exeter.In a match almost identical to the 2-0 win for Latics in League One just two weeks ago, Wigan won it with second-half goals from Thelo Aasgaard and Steven Sessegnon, despite Exeter dominating for long spells.“It was a very good team performance,” Maloney said. &ldquo...Full Story »

Wigan beat Exeter to reach second round of the FA Cup

Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA23 hits

Wigan progressed through to the second round of the FA Cup with a second 2-0 victory at Exeter in a fortnight.It was a case of deja vu following Latics’ 2-0 win in the league, with Exeter on top for virtually the entire 90 minutes, but lacking any penetration in the final third and Wigan scoring twice on the counter-attack.Exeter made a bright start to the game, with Vincent Harper seeing ...Full Story »

Charlton hang on for dramatic win at Wigan

Posted Wednesday, November 01, 2023 by PA23 hits

Charlton Athletic recorded their first Sky Bet League One away victory of the season at Wigan – but only after a five-goal thriller at the DW Stadium.The visitors enjoyed an early let-off when Callum Lang hit the bar with a free-kick to open up a three-goal lead by half-time.Alfie May opened the scoring in the 21st minute at the second attempt after Sam Tickle had clawed away his...Full Story »

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney hails a ‘very professional performance’ against Shrews

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA19 hits

Shaun Maloney hailed a “very professional performance” after Wigan secured a third 2-0 victory on the spin in Sky Bet League One against a Shrewsbury side who played for all but four minutes with 10 men.Former Wigan defender Chey Dunkley was shown a straight red card for hauling down Thelo Aasgaard on the edge of the box.And goals in either half from Stephen Humphrys and substitute C...Full Story »

Wigan ease to victory against 10-man Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA20 hits

Goals in either half from Stephen Humphrys and Callum Lang gave Wigan a third 2-0 win in the space of a week as 10-man Shrewsbury were seen off in comfortable fashion at the DW Stadium.The visitors had been on the back foot for the entire game after seeing former Wigan centre-back Chey Dunkley – facing his old club for the first time since leaving in the summer of 2020 – sent off ins...Full Story »

Oxford’s loss at Wigan disappoints boss Liam Manning

Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by PA21 hits

Oxford manager Liam Manning admitted to being “deeply frustrated” by his side’s 2-0 Sky Bet League One defeat at Wigan Athletic – believing his players “beat ourselves”.A goal in either half from Stephen Humphrys and Callum Lang gave the Latics their second win in the space of four days.But Manning felt the visitors were the architects of their own downfall.&l...Full Story »

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