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Wigan Athletic Football Club, based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, was founded in 1932.
Wigan Athletic competes in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. They played their initial home games at Springfield Park before shifting to DW Stadium in 1999.
Wigan, nicknamed “the Latics” and “the Tics”, are owned by Dave Whelan and managed by Paul Cook, who helped the club win the League One title last season and earn promotion to the Championship.
Wigan have won 11 major honours.
Kevin Langley holds the record for most league appearances for Wigan, having played 317 times while Andy Liddell has scored the most league goals for them, i.e. 70.
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Why Wigan Athletic must beat Bristol City to sign Isaac Hayden in January According to a report from Bristol Post, Bristol City are interested in Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden. Isaac Hayden informed the Magpies hierarchy that he wanted to leave the club for personal reasons and had put in a transfer request in the … Read more
Why Wigan Athletic should retain Nick Powell amidst RB Leipzig interest According to a report from the Guardian, RB Leipzig are interested in Wigan Athletic star Nick Powell. The 24-year-old has impressed for Wigan since their return to the second-tier and Paul Cook’s side now face a fight to keep hold of the playmaker, who … Read more
Middlesbrough Player Ratings vs Wigan: Here’s how Boro fared Middlesbrough eased past Wigan Athletic to a routine 2-0 win, thanks to a brace from Jordan Hugill, sending Tony Pulis’ men back to second spot in the Championship. The striker scored both the goals in the first half, in the space of six minutes to take … Read more
Why Wigan Athletic should make a January swoop for Scott McKenna According to a report from the Daily Record, Aberdeen had rejected a £7million offer from Aston Villa for star defender Scott McKenna in summer. Despite Aberdeen rejecting Aston Villa’s offer, the Championship club remain keen for the Scotsman’s services in January. Scott McKenna became … Read more
Predicted Wigan line-up to face Middlesbrough in the Championship Wigan Athletic faces a trip to Riverside as Paul Cook expects his team to bounce back against Middlesbrough on Saturday. The Latics lost 2-1 to Leeds United last weekend despite taking the lead, thanks to a wonderful free-kick from youngster Reece James. However, Paul Cook will … Read more
Leeds United Player Ratings vs Wigan – Here’s how the Peacocks fared Leeds United got back to the top of the Championship after a come from behind 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. Pablo Hernandez and Kemar Roofe scored for the visitors, who were pegged back early when Reece James scored a fine … Read more
Predicted Leeds United line-up to face Wigan Athletic in the Championship Leeds United are on the travels this weekend in the Championship to face Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. Marcelo Bielsa’s men got away with a fortunate draw against Nottingham Forest last week when Kemar Roofe seemed to handle the ball before scoring. That … Read more
Predicted Wigan Athletic line-up to face Leeds United in the Championship Wigan Athletic welcome Leeds United to the DW Stadium on Sunday as Paul Cooks looks to bounce back to winning ways in the Championship. The Latics were heavily beaten at Sheffield United last weekend. Cook will expect his boys to put in an improved performance … Read more
Sheffield United Player Ratings vs Wigan: Here’s how the Blades fared Sheffield United broke their two-game winless run to go top of the Championship with an impressive 4-2 win over Wigan Athletic at Bramall Lane. Billy Sharp scored a hat-trick for the Blades and performed very well on the day. Chey Dunkley scored an own … Read more
Predicted Wigan line-up to face Sheffield United in the Championship Wigan Athletic lock horns with Sheffield United at the Bramall Lane on Saturday. The Latics suffered a 2-1 defeat at Millwall in the midweek and Paul Cook would expect his boys to put in a better performance and get back to winning ways. Sheffield United, meanwhile, drew … Read more