Steve Cooper’s men had to do it the tough way, with Paul Cook’s Wigan dominating an entertaining encounter at the DW Stadium that they will feel they should have won.
Sat, 02 Nov, 2019
Promotion favourites Fulham suffered a blast of Championship reality with a shock opening-weekend 1-0 loss at Barnsley.
Sat, 03 Aug, 2019
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero will face no disciplinary action from the Football Association (FA) following his clash with a Wigan fan after Monday’s FA Cup tie.
Wed, 21 Feb, 2018
Pep Guardiola has revealed he almost joined Wigan when he left Barcelona.
Mon, 19 Feb, 2018
Omar Bogle scored a brilliant brace on his full Wigan debut to earn his side a 2-2 draw against Norwich in the Sky Bet Championship.
Tue, 07 Feb, 2017
Sat, 28 Jan, 2017
Huddersfield extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of a 2-1 victory over QPR at the John Smith's Stadium.
Sat, 17 Sep, 2016
Liverpool had a late injury scare around new centre-back Joel Matip in a comfortable 2-0 friendly win over Championship side Wigan at the DW Stadium yesterday.
Mon, 18 Jul, 2016
Jose Mourinho has vowed he will give everything to deliver success to Manchester United's fans after kicking off his reign with a comfortable friendly win over Wigan.
Sat, 16 Jul, 2016
Tue, 20 Oct, 2015
Four managers have followed Roberto Martinez to the helm since Wigan lifted the cup against Man City in 2013, while captain Emmerson Boyce is the only survivor.
Wed, 29 Apr, 2015
At one point yesterday, Roy Keane and James McClean stood metres away from each other, dozens of microphones in their faces, and yet neither sounded likely to throw the sort of verbal grenade previously lobbed into the media sphere. Changed times.
Thu, 26 Mar, 2015
Ireland duo Daryl Murphy and David McGoldrick were among the goals as in-form Ipswich crushed Charlton Athletic 3-0 in front of their biggest crowd of the season to maintain the pressure on Championship leaders Bournemouth.
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
The Football Association may take fresh action against Dave Whelan after the Wigan chairman became embroiled in another race row.
Sat, 06 Dec, 2014
Owen Coyle has admitted he was wrong to take the Wigan job last season, while revealing he had "blazing arguments" with chairman Dave Whelan during his short tenure.
Thu, 04 Dec, 2014
Dave Whelan’s future as Wigan chairman is in question after he was charged by the FA over comments about Chinese and Jewish people.
Fri, 28 Nov, 2014
A week is a long time in distraction.
Sat, 22 Nov, 2014
Championship play-off: Richard Dunne has urged QPR to seize their second chance when they face Wigan for a place at Wembley on Monday night (7.45pm, live on Sky Sports 1).
Mon, 12 May, 2014
Conference side Kidderminster will take on Premier League Sunderland in the FA Cup fourth round after they claimed a 3-2 win over Peterborough in their replay at London Road.
Tue, 14 Jan, 2014
Maribor 2 Wigan 1
Thu, 12 Dec, 2013
Owen Coyle has left Wigan ’by mutual agreement’ just six months after he was appointed.
Mon, 02 Dec, 2013
The first fortnight of Martin O’Neill’s reign can only be seen as a very encouraging start, bringing back a feelgood factor to Irish football which hasn’t been there since before the Euros last year.
Sat, 23 Nov, 2013
Rubin Kazan 1 Wigan 0
Thu, 07 Nov, 2013
James McCarthy believes his move to Everton further vindicates his decision to turn down Liverpool as a teenager.
Wed, 11 Sep, 2013
Everton boss Roberto Martinez last night sealed a triple swoop for James McCarthy, Romelu Lukaku and Gareth Barry to bring a dramatic end to transfer deadline day at Goodison Park.
Tue, 03 Sep, 2013
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says Everton will need to offer at least £14m if they want to sign Latics midfielder James McCarthy.
Mon, 02 Sep, 2013
Owen Coyle revealed Wigan have received enquiries for in-demand midfielder James McCarthy, but those showing an interest have yet to back up their interest with bids.
Thu, 29 Aug, 2013
Andy Keogh took to Twitter yesterday to express his dismay with Giovanni Trapattoni for not letting him know he was dropped from the squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Tue, 27 Aug, 2013
James McClean has no fears dropping down a division will harm his international aspirations.
Tue, 13 Aug, 2013
Owen Coyle has revealed new-boy James McClean took a pay cut to join Wigan.
Fri, 09 Aug, 2013
Wigan have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international winger James McClean from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.
Thu, 08 Aug, 2013
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is calling on some familiar faces to help him make the transition to his new club.
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013
New Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been reunited with his second former Wigan player in as many days after defender Antolin Alcaraz signed for the Toffees.
Tue, 09 Jul, 2013
Newcastle have been given permission to speak to Wigan striker Arouna Kone.
Thu, 04 Jul, 2013
New Wigan manager Owen Coyle had some harsh words for Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni yesterday as he was officially unveiled at the DW Stadium.
Tue, 18 Jun, 2013
Roberto Martinez was edging ever closer to a move to Everton after Wigan chairman Dave Whelan confirmed the two clubs have agreed a compensation payment.
Tue, 04 Jun, 2013
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright intends to speak to Wigan boss Roberto Martinez in the “next 48 hours” over the managerial vacancy at Goodison Park.
Wed, 29 May, 2013
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will decide his future today, according to chairman Dave Whelan.
Thu, 23 May, 2013
Wigan 2 Aston Villa 2
Mon, 20 May, 2013
Roberto Martinez has promised he will make a quick decision about his future at Wigan.
Fri, 17 May, 2013
Having experienced FA Cup glory and relegation despair in the space of just a couple of days, James McCarthy could be forgiven for not knowing if he’s coming or going.
Thu, 16 May, 2013
Aston Villa 1 Chelsea 2
Mon, 13 May, 2013
Wigan may be the rank outsiders for the FA Cup but their name is synonymous with Wembley cup finals – just not in football.
Fri, 10 May, 2013
Newcastle skipper Fabricio Coloccini is desperate to avoid experiencing the bitter taste of relegation for a second time.
Thu, 09 May, 2013
Wigan 2 Swansea 3
Wed, 08 May, 2013
Wigan Athletic 2 Tottenham 2
Mon, 29 Apr, 2013
Wigan 2 Tottenham 2
Sat, 27 Apr, 2013
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists due respect will be extended to Manchester United striker Robin van Persie when the newly-crowned champions arrive at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Thu, 25 Apr, 2013
Millwall 0 Wigan 2
Mon, 15 Apr, 2013
Newcastle FC branded their fans’ behaviour “unacceptable” today it emerged that supporters disrupted amateur matches being played near the away end of Wigan Athletic’s DW Stadium last weekend.
Fri, 22 Mar, 2013
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