Wigan fans gave a minute’s round of applause for a duck called Keith - who died before their latest match. The League One side showed an image of the pet bird, who belonged to a Latics supporter, on the big screen at the DW Stadium during the half-time break. And footage soon emerged of fans getting out of their seats and giving the duck a round of applause. The story emerged of a Faceb...Full Story »

Danny Cowley admitted his Portsmouth side paid a high price for their lack of cutting edge as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Wigan.Pompey gave as good as they got for the majority of an entertaining encounter short on goal-scoring chances.But, while Ronan Curtis saw one effort saved by Ben Amos and sent another header over the top, Callum Lang buried the one chance that came his way 12 minutes fro...Full Story »

Callum Lang’s 78th-minute strike was the difference as Wigan edged fellow Sky Bet League One high-flyers Portsmouth at the DW Stadium.Chances were at a premium in an entertaining first half with defences on top.Wigan had a big shout for a penalty turned down after Jordan Jones was sent tumbling in the Pompey area before Ronan Curtis tested Ben Amos at the other end with a stinging strike.T...Full Story »

Wigan could hand a debut to new midfielder Tom Bayliss when they take on Portsmouth.Bayliss joined on loan from Preston for the rest of the season on Friday and could go straight into the squad.Gwion Edwards could keep his starting spot after returning to the side on Tuesday as Wigan beat Bolton on penalties in the Carabao Cup.Goalkeeper Jamie Jones starred in that shoot-out win but could lose h...Full Story »

Nathan Delfouneso missed the crucial penalty as Wigan booked their place in round three of the Carabao Cup after a shoot-out triumph over local rivals Bolton.After an entertaining 90 minutes failed to muster a goal, it looked as though Jordan Jones’ miss in the shoot-out would prove decisive.But Jamie Jones got his namesake out of trouble by saving from Kieran Lee, before putting the ball ...Full Story »

Winger Gwion Edwards could return for Wigan’s Carabao Cup tie against Bolton on Tuesday night at the DW Stadium.Edwards recently returned to training and was named as an unused substitute in his side’s 2-0 win over Charlton at the weekend.James McClean could also be in line to start after coming off the bench to score in stoppage-time on his debut.Goalkeeper Jamie Jones looks likely ...Full Story »

Striker Conor Washington is a doubt for Charlton’s League One clash at home to Wigan.The 29-year-old was forced off early in the second period of their midweek loss to MK Dons because of a back injury and was replaced by new signing Charlie Kirk.Centre-back Ryan Inniss was taken off at half-time on Tuesday but Nigel Adkins confirmed his playing time was being managed due to previous injuri...Full Story »

Boss Leam Richardson was pleased with his side’s performance and eager to look forward after seeing Wigan let Wycombe off the hook in a 1-1 draw in the first meeting between the two clubs in 18 years.The hosts had the better of proceedings at the DW Stadium and went ahead through Callum Lang two minutes into the second half.But gutsy Wanderers maintained their unbeaten start to the Sky Bet...Full Story »

Anthony Stewart maintained Wycombe’s unbeaten start to their Sky Bet League One campaign with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Wigan.Callum Lang had seemingly secured the Latics the points when he fired home his first goal of the season two minutes into the second half.But defender Stewart headed home Sullay Kaikai’s corner in the 91st minute to clinch a last-gasp ...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson must decide whether to stick with a winning formula as his side chase back-to-back home victories against Wycombe.Richardson made three changes for Saturday’s 1-0 win against Rotherham at the DW Stadium, secured by Will Keane’s last-gasp goal.Luke Robinson, Stephen Humphrys and Kell Watts all came into the starting XI and will be hoping to retain their plac...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson saluted a memorable day as Will Keane’s last-gasp goal gave his team a 1-0 win against Rotherham.The Latics fans officially welcomed new chairman Talal Al Hammad just before kick-off, and Keane struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time to snatch three points.“That kind of thing is exactly why we’re all in football,” said Richardson.“Of c...Full Story »

A last-gasp goal from Will Keane handed Wigan a dramatic 1-0 victory against Rotherham.Keane rose to head home Max Power’s cross deep into stoppage time to hand the hosts their first league win of the campaign.After parading the club’s new chairman Talal Al Hammad to the home crowd prior to kick-off, it was Wigan who threatened first when Keane volleyed off target from 15 yards.Rothe...Full Story »

Wigan will recall some of their big hitters for the visit of Rotherham.Boss Leam Richardson made changes for the Carabao Cup clash at Hull, with the likes of Charlie Wyke, Ben Amos, Jack Whatmough and Callum Lang dropping to the bench.They are expected to return to Richardson’s side against the Millers.James Carragher will hope to be involved after making his first-team debut as a substitu...Full Story »

Head coach Grant McCann was frustrated by Hull’s first-half performance in their penalty shootout defeat to Wigan in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Manchester United loan signing Di’Shon Bernard missed the key spot-kick for the hosts as they lost 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.McCann said: “The first half was very poor. We were nowhere near where we can be and should be ...Full Story »

Wigan caused a minor upset at Hull by progressing to the second round of the Carabao Cup following a penalty shootout victory.Manchester United loan signing Di’Shon Bernard missed the key spot-kick when he fired over the crossbar, allowing Jordan Cousins to score the winning penalty to earn League One Wigan a deserved victory.With the game having ended 1-1 after normal time, the Latics pre...Full Story »

Callum Elder is facing a battle to be fit for Hull’s Carabao Cup first-round clash with Wigan at MKM Stadium.Elder missed the win over Preston on Saturday with an ankle injury and will be assessed ahead of the visit of the Latics.New signings Di’Shon Bernard, Andy Cannon and Matt Smith were all named on the bench at Deepdale and will hope to be involved.Randell Williams, Thomas Meyer...Full Story »

Lee Johnson thinks Sunderland have shown what they are made of by starting the season with a much-needed victory over Wigan in front of more than 30,000 at the Stadium of Light.However, the Black Cats head coach insists there is still more to come despite seeing encouraging signs as his side come from behind to beat an ambitious Latics side 2-1 in Sky Bet League One.Wigan took the lead on 15 min...Full Story »

Sunderland came from behind to beat Wigan 2-1 in their Sky Bet League One season opener at the Stadium of Light.Former Black Cats duo Charlie Wyke and Max Power started the game for the Latics after signing in the summer but it was their former team-mate Ross Stewart who hit the 53rd-minute winner on Wearside.Wigan took the lead in the 15th minute with a well worked move down the right-hand side...Full Story »

The England captain wants to leave North London and the Wigan chief jokingly offered to have him at the DW Stadium next season. New Wigan chairman Talal Al-Hammad has mocked Tottenham on Twitter Harry Kane, 27, wants to leave Spurs this summer Credit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail The banter started when Al-Hammad tweeted an inspirational quote. He wrote on the social media platform: "Dream b...Full Story »

Real Madrid kept their La Liga hopes alive following a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao.Nacho Fernandez scored the only goal of the game midway through the second half to leave the defending champions two points adrift of rivals Atletico Madrid ahead of next weekend’s concluding round of fixtures.Diego Simeone’s side were staring at defeat to Osasuna before Luis Suarez scored with only two...Full Story »