Wigan boss Leam Richardson hailed a “very professional performance” from his side who cemented second spot in Sky Bet League One thanks to a 2-0 victory over strugglers Crewe.Second-half goals from Callum Lang and James McClean gave the Latics a deserved victory, which extended their buffer to third spot to five points, with three games in hand.It also means they travel to leaders Ro...Full Story »

Wigan moved five points clear of third place in Sky Bet League One – with three games still in hand – following a hard-fought 2-0 home victory over bottom side Crewe.The second-placed hosts started strongest with Will Keane seeing an early shot deflected just wide before having another effort denied by Dave Richards – although the offside flag was up.Richards was forced into ac...Full Story »

Will Keane could again start for Wigan as they come up against Crewe at the DW Stadium on Tuesday.The 29-year-old striker played 71 minutes on his return from injury at the weekend and scored in a 2-1 win over Charlton, and the club’s leading scorer will be hoping to make it back-to-back starts.Midfielder Thelo Aasgaard is unavailable after he was ruled out for the rest of the season with ...Full Story »

Charlton boss Johnnie Jackson felt Wigan took advantage of a huge early turning point to edge an entertaining Sky Bet League One encounter at the DW Stadium.The Addicks led through Elliot Lee’s seventh-minute goal when former Wigan man Alex Gilbey hit the bar from 18 yards.Wigan recovered their composure and levelled through Will Keane’s penalty on 26 minutes, after Callum Lang was f...Full Story »

Wigan strengthened their hold on second spot in Sky Bet League One with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Charlton at the DW Stadium.Charlton could have been out of sight inside 15 minutes, with Elliot Lee heading them into a seventh-minute lead.And former Wigan man Alex Gilbey struck the bar eight minutes later as the home side struggled to assert themselves.Wigan saw a massive shout for a penalt...Full Story »

Gwion Edwards is available for Wigan once again as they prepare to host Charlton in Sky Bet League One.The winger served a one-match suspension after he was dismissed against Stoke in the FA Cup.Forward Will Keane is an injury doubt and has not featured for the Latics since January.Left-back Tom Pearce is also doubtful due to a hamstring injury.Charlton manager Johnnie Jackson has no fresh injur...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised a committed performance from his side after Barry Bannan’s penalty early in the second half earned them a narrow 1-0 League One victory over Wigan.The home side saw the game out with second-placed Wigan failing to pose a serious threat.Moore said: “I thought it was a good three points. The boys were committed in their performance and I...Full Story »

Barry Bannan’s penalty early in the second half gave Sheffield Wednesday a narrow 1-0 League One victory over Wigan to make it a fourth-straight win.The visitors had a good chance to open the scoring in the fifth minute when Tom Naylor volleyed the ball wide from 12 yards out.Wednesday responded with Jordan Storey heading a fraction wide after connecting with Jack Hunt’s corner.Wigan...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday will be without 11 first-team players through injury as they prepare to face Wigan on Tuesday.Harlee Dean, Tyreece John-Jules and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will not be available for the game at Hillsborough.Centre-back Lewis Gibson could return, while defensive pair Dominic Iorfa and Chey Dunkley have resumed training but the midweek fixture will come too soon for the pair.Dennis A...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill is dreaming of FA Cup glory after Stoke progressed to the fifth round with a 2-0 win versus Wigan.The 2011 runners-up opened the scoring inside 14 minutes when debutant Josh Maja – a midweek loan signing from Bordeaux – converted from close range after a slip by Latics defender Jason Kerr.Backed by over 4,000 travelling fans, the visitors gradually grew into the...Full Story »

Stoke could hand debuts to Josh Maja and Liam Moore in Saturday’s home FA Cup fourth-round clash with Wigan.Transfer deadline day saw forward Maja and defender Moore arrive on loan from Bordeaux and Reading respectively, while Sam Surridge left for Nottingham Forest and Tom Ince joined the Royals on loan.Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Lewis Baker and Phil Jagielka, signed by the Potters earlier i...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson was pleased with his side’s performance despite dropping points for the second game running in a 1-1 draw against Oxford at the DW Stadium.The visitors hit the front in superb fashion in the 23rd minute when Matty Taylor rounded off a wonderfully worked team goal after Mark Sykes picked up possession in his own half before linking up well with Cameron Brannagan.T...Full Story »

Wigan lost ground on leaders Rotherham in the fight for League One promotion after they drew 1-1 with Oxford at the DW Stadium.Oxford hit the front through Matty Taylor but the Latics levelled things up after Callum Lang scored on his return as both sides had to settle for a point apiece.The visitors opened the scoring in superb fashion after 23 minutes when Mark Sykes’ dazzling run preced...Full Story »

Wigan’s top scorer Will Keane is a doubt for Tuesday’s home clash with Oxford.The forward is being assessed after suffering a hamstring injury in the goalless draw at Cheltenham on Saturday.Midfielders Jordan Cousins and Scott Smith and forward Charlie Wyke remain on the sidelines.The result at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium halted a four-match winning streak in Sky Bet League One for Leam ...Full Story »

Wigan slipped off top spot in the Sky Bet Championship as their four-match winning run was ended by a goalless draw at battling Cheltenham.Leam Richardson’s side have still not lost on the road since the opening day of the season, but they could not find a way past ex-Latics goalkeeper Owen Evans and surrendered top spot to Rotherham.Alfie May’s corner was nodded into the middle by W...Full Story »

Sean Long is out for Cheltenham’s clash with League One leaders Wigan.The full-back suffered a groin injury early in the 1-0 defeat at Rotherham on Saturday.Charlie Raglan is fit and striker Alfie May should also shake off a knock after coming off against the Millers.George Lloyd and Ellis Chapman remain out for Michael Duff’s Robins.Callum Lang could miss several crucial Wigan games...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson hailed his side’s ability to fight to the death after another late show saw them beat Gillingham in a five-goal thriller – and return to the top of Sky Bet League One.The Latics were very good value for their two-goal half-time lead, given to them by Will Keane and Stephen Humphrys.With Tom Naylor hitting the bar, and Keane striking a post and seeing ano...Full Story »

Wigan returned to the top of Sky Bet League One for the first time in more than two months after overcoming Gillingham in a five-goal thriller at the DW Stadium.Wigan, on a 16-match unbeaten run, came flying out of the traps and were two goals to the good inside 21 minutes.First, Gwion Edwards’ eighth-minute cross was turned in by top scorer Will Keane and then Stephen Humphrys played a ni...Full Story »

Wigan could hand debuts to Josh Magennis and Graeme Shinnie when they welcome Gillingham to the DW Stadium.Both men signed last week, with striker Magennis completing his move from Hull while midfielder Shinnie arrived from Derby.Shinnie was an unused substitute for the midweek win at Morecambe, where the Latics made it 16 games unbeaten.Jordan Cousins, Scott Smith and Charlie Wyke are long-term...Full Story »

Wigan came from behind to beat Morecambe 2-1 at the Mazuma Stadium and climb to second in Sky Bet League One,Cole Stockton gave the hosts an early lead but a goal from WIll Keane in first-half added-time and a header from substitute Stephen Humphrys 16 minutes from time gave Leam Richardson’s men the points.Morecambe took the lead after just eight minutes when Stockton produced a fine...Full Story »