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Nigel Pearson feels ‘two key decisions’ went against Bristol City at Wigan

Posted Sunday, August 14, 2022 by PA32 hits

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson was left to bemoan “two key decisions” that went against his side in the 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at Wigan.The Robins got off to the perfect start at the DW, opening the scoring through Andreas Weimann inside six minutes.It could have been even better for the visitors had referee John Busby awarded a penalty when Wigan centre-back Jason Kerr co...Full Story »

Wigan draw again as Will Keane rescues a point

Posted Sunday, August 14, 2022 by PA29 hits

Wigan made it three draws from three on their return to the Sky Bet Championship after a 1-1 draw against Bristol City.There was a slight delay to proceedings while a pigeon was encouraged to fly away from just in front of Wigan’s Callum Lang before kick-off.But it was the home side who were soon in a flap, when a swift break from City saw top scorer Andreas Weimann slot home at the far po...Full Story »

Nathan Broadhead could make Wigan debut against Bristol City

Posted Thursday, August 11, 2022 by PA28 hits

Nathan Broadhead could make his debut for Wigan in their Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City.The forward joined the Latics on a season-long loan from Everton earlier this week while striker Ashley Fletcher arrived in a similar arrangement with Watford on Friday evening. The game against City could come too soon for the former West Ham and Middlesbrough man, however.Wigan will check on d...Full Story »

Scott Brown enjoying a ‘fantastic ride’ after Fleetwood knock out Wigan

Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2022 by PA37 hits

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown was delighted that his side backed up Saturday’s win at home against Plymouth with another home success on Tuesday night after knocking Wigan out of the Carabao Cup.With those two wins, with the Wigan success secured by Ged Garner’s goal, Brown put to bed a statistic he was unaware of before joining the Cods.“I only found out after the game on Saturda...Full Story »

Scott Brown’s Fleetwood edge out Wigan after Ged Garner winner

Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2022 by PA35 hits

Ged Garner led Scott Brown’s Fleetwood into the next round of the Carabao Cup with a first-half header in front of the large Wigan travelling support.The Latics, unbeaten in two games after their return to the Sky Bet Championship, had the edge over League One Fleetwood in the early stages.Jay Lynch produced a fine save, racing out to smother Stephen Humphrys’ close-range effort.Flee...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown has decisions to make ahead of Wigan clash

Posted Monday, August 08, 2022 by PA33 hits

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown has decisions to make ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup first round clash with Sky Bet Championship side Wigan.Brown made four changes from the opening-day fixture for Saturday’s 2-1 League One victory over Plymouth as Josh Earl, Shaun Rooney, Ellis Harrison and Callum Morton were drafted in.Carl Johnston, who had started at Port Vale, was used as a late...Full Story »

Dean Smith criticises ‘scandalous’ penalty decision as Norwich draw with Wigan

Posted Saturday, August 06, 2022 by PA29 hits

Norwich manager Dean Smith felt referee Matthew Donohue missed a clear penalty and red card towards the end of his side’s frustrating 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw with Wigan at Carrow Road.Max Aarons was taken out by a strong challenge from Tom Naylor as he went looking for his second goal of the game, having got the hosts back on level terms on the hour mark.Naylor got the ball but Smith...Full Story »

Relegated Norwich frustrated by promoted Wigan as Max Aarons forces draw

Posted Saturday, August 06, 2022 by PA31 hits

Norwich’s frustrating start to the Sky Bet Championship campaign continued as they were forced to settle for a point from a 1-1 draw with newly-promoted Wigan.Still trying to get a dismal Premier League campaign out of their systems and smarting from an opening-day defeat at Cardiff, the Canaries dominated for long periods in the Carrow Road sunshine but were unable to make their superiori...Full Story »

Norwich without suspended defender Grant Hanley for home game with Wigan

Posted Thursday, August 04, 2022 by PA44 hits

Norwich will be without Grant Hanley for the Sky Bet Championship encounter against Wigan at Carrow Road.The Scotland international was sent off during last Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Cardiff, and must now serve a one-match ban.Hanley’s fellow defenders Ben Gibson and Sam Bryam are set to be available again following injuries.Teemu Pukki limped off in the second half at Cardiff City Stad...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson: It was everything we expected and more from the day

Posted Sunday, July 31, 2022 by PA29 hits

Leam Richardson felt his Wigan side gave “a good account of themselves” as they drew 0-0 with Preston on their return to the Sky Bet Championship.Last season’s League One winners gave as good as they got at the DW but could not force home their numerical advantage in the last 10 minutes.Preston substitute Ched Evans was sent off for a two-footed lunge on a grounded Curtis Tilt,...Full Story »

Wigan take a point against Preston on their Championship return

Posted Sunday, July 31, 2022 by PA29 hits

Wigan picked up a point on their Sky Bet Championship return after being held to a goalless draw by a Preston side who had substitute Ched Evans sent off late on.The Latics, last season’s League One champions, started well and asked several questions of their established second-tier opponents.Preston could not clear a corner and, after a scramble, Jack Whatmough’s shot was diverted j...Full Story »

Wigan check on fitness of Charlie Wyke ahead of Championship game with Preston

Posted Friday, July 29, 2022 by PA32 hits

Newly-promoted Wigan will check on the fitness of forward Charlie Wyke ahead of their Sky Bet Championship opener against Preston.Wyke was due to have a scan after missing Latics’ final pre-season friendly against Sheffield Wednesday last weekend with a knock.Midfielder Gwion Edwards is likely to miss out after suffering an Achilles injury early in the pre-season.Fellow midfielder Jordan C...Full Story »

Leam Richardson hails his support network after Wigan seal League One title

Posted Saturday, April 30, 2022 by PA32 hits

Leam Richardson was quick to credit everybody but himself as he saw Wigan finally seal the League One title with a 3-0 victory at Shrewsbury.A 43rd-minute own goal from Josh Vela and a second-half brace from Will Keane ensured that Latics finally got themselves over the line after no win in their last five matches. Keane also won the division’s Golden Boot with 26 goals.Richardson said: &l...Full Story »

Wigan secure League One title with victory over Shrewsbury

Posted Saturday, April 30, 2022 by PA30 hits

Wigan sealed promotion to the Championship as League One champions with a 3-0 victory over Shrewsbury.A 43rd-minute own goal from Josh Vela and a second-half brace from Will Keane ensured that Latics finally got themselves over the line after no win in their last five matches.Keane also won the division’s Golden Boot with 26 goals.After a cagey start, Marko Marosi did well to claw Max Powe...Full Story »

Elliott Bennett assessed as Shrewsbury prepare to host promotion-chasing Wigan

Posted Friday, April 29, 2022 by PA36 hits

Shrewsbury have been assessing Elliott Bennett ahead of their season-concluding clash with Sky Bet League One leaders Wigan on Saturday.The wing-back has been missing for the last two games while recovering from an ankle injury.The Shrews have also been without Ethan Ebanks-Landell (knee) and David Davis (ankle).Steve Cotterill’s men head into their final match of the campaign lying 17th i...Full Story »

Leam Richardson: Wigan’s experience can get us over the line

Posted Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by PA43 hits

Leam Richardson is still confident Wigan will seal promotion on the last day of the season despite throwing away a 2-0 lead in losing 3-2 at Portsmouth.Latics needed only a point from their trip to Fratton Park to guarantee a return to the Sky Bet Championship after two years in League One.They looked on course when Callum Lang’s 38th-minute diving header and a Will Keane strike in first-h...Full Story »

Portsmouth’s Aiden O’Brien spoils Wigan’s promotion party

Posted Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by PA29 hits

Aiden O’Brien’s late winner capped a stunning Portsmouth comeback from 2-0 down to beat Wigan 3-2 and deny the league leaders a promotion party.Latics needed only a point to officially seal their return to the Sky Bet Championship after a two-year absence.Callum Lang scored his 18th goal of the campaign with a diving header to open the scoring for the visitors in the 38th minute.Will...Full Story »

Portsmouth waiting on Connor Ogilvie fitness ahead of Wigan visit

Posted Monday, April 25, 2022 by PA61 hits

Portsmouth defender Connor Ogilvie faces a late fitness test before the home game against Wigan.Left-back Ogilvie was forced out of Saturday’s home win over Gillingham with a hamstring strain, but has not been ruled out.Fellow left-back Denver Hume remains unavailable so boss Danny Cowley will have to look elsewhere in his squad if Ogilvie fails to make it.Midfielders Joe Morrell (dead leg...Full Story »

Leam Richardson felt the big decisions went against Wigan in Plymouth draw

Posted Sunday, April 24, 2022 by PA32 hits

Leam Richardson felt the big decisions went against his promotion-chasing Wigan side as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Plymouth at the DW Stadium.Wigan still require one more point to mathematically secure a return to the Sky Bet Championship after two seasons in League One.They did everything they could to see off an Argyle side who still have work to do to confirm their own play-off finish.Af...Full Story »

Leaders Wigan made to wait for promotion after being held by Plymouth

Posted Sunday, April 24, 2022 by PA25 hits

Wigan are still one point off confirming automatic promotion from Sky Bet League One after being held 1-1 by Plymouth at the DW Stadium.The home side did everything but score in an utterly dominant first half.Jordan Cousins, Callum Lang, Will Keane and Max Power all went close, only to be denied by a matter of inches or desperate defending.Power then headed just wide shortly after the restart, b...Full Story »

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