Wigan Athletic
If you are looking to travel away to watch your club play against Wigan Athletic you will thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere at the DW Stadium.
Be sure to check out our in depth guide to DW Stadium away fans to find all the essential information regarding the fastest route to and from the stadium, and also if there are any pubs, restaurants and cafés in the local area that are welcoming to visiting away fans.
Wigan Athletic FC is a professional football club that play in the Championship which is the second tier of English Football. Managed by Shaun Maloney the side are struggling and currently sit bottom of the Championship with relegation all but guaranteed
In our Wigan Athletic Football Club guide, we showcase all of the essential information from the squad, upcoming fixtures and results, and also the heritage of Wigan Athletic Football Club.
Contents
Wigan Athletic Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Wigan Athletic 2023:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Amos | - | - | - | - |
| Sam Tickle | 10 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Owen Mooney | - | - | - | - |
| Tom Watson | - | - | - | - |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelland Watts | 5 (3) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Morrison | 8 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Fox | - | - | - | - |
| Matthew Smith | 9 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tom Pearce | 7 (1) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joe Bennett | - | - | - | - |
| Omar Rekik | 2 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steven Caulker | - | - | - | - |
| Martin Kelly | - | - | - | - |
| Kieran Lloyd | - | - | - | - |
| Patrick Webber | - | - | - | - |
| Abdulrahman Sharif | - | - | - | - |
| Charlie Hughes | 9 (0) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tendayi Darikwa | - | - | - | - |
| Sean Clare | 8 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Power | - | - | - | - |
| Callum Lang | 8 (2) | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Jones | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Kerr | - | - | - | - |
| Liam Shaw | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Smith | 1 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Azeez | - | - | - | - |
| James Balagizi | 2 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 5 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry McGee | - | - | - | - |
| Mackenzie O'Neill | - | - | - | - |
| Joe Adams | - | - | - | - |
| Dean Pinnington | - | - | - | - |
| Joe Adams | - | - | - | - |
| Scott Smith | 2 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Babajide Adeeko | 7 (2) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harry McHugh | 0 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Striker
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Wyke | 8 (1) | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 7 (2) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Martial Godo | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Callum McManaman | 6 (4) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Stones | 0 (1) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 (6) | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Divin Baningime | - | - | - | - |
| Tom Costello | - | - | - | - |
| Youssef Chentouf | - | - | - | - |
| Chris Sze | 1 (3) | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Current Wigan Athletic Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Kompany | 14/06/2022 | 28/09/2023 | 471 |
Wigan Athletic Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 30 15:00 | Portsmouth | Home | |
| October | |||
| Tue 03 19:45 | Burton Albion | Away | |
| Sat 07 15:00 | Stevenage | Away | |
| Tue 10 19:00 | Fleetwood Town | Home | |
| Sat 14 15:00 | Peterborough | Home | |
| Sat 21 15:00 | Exeter | Away | |
| Tue 24 19:45 | Oxford Utd | Home | |
| Sat 28 15:00 | Shrewsbury | Home | |
| Tue 31 19:45 | Charlton | Home | |
| November | |||
| Sat 11 15:00 | Cheltenham | Away | |
| Tue 14 19:00 | Tranmere | Away | |
| Sat 18 15:00 | Wycombe | Home | |
| Sat 25 15:00 | Leyton Orient | Away | |
| Tue 28 19:45 | Fleetwood Town | Home | |
| December | |||
| Sat 09 15:00 | Lincoln City | Home | |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Port Vale | Away | |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Reading | Away | |
| Tue 26 15:00 | Derby | Home | |
| Fri 29 19:00 | Carlisle | Home | |
| January | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | Barnsley | Away | |
| Sat 06 12:30 | Bolton | Home | |
| Sat 13 15:00 | Northampton | Away | |
| Sat 20 15:00 | Reading | Home | |
| Sat 27 15:00 | Stevenage | Home | |
| February | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | Peterborough | Away | |
| Sat 10 15:00 | Exeter | Home | |
| Tue 13 19:45 | Oxford Utd | Away | |
| Sat 17 15:00 | Shrewsbury | Away | |
| Sat 24 15:00 | Cheltenham | Home | |
| March | |||
| Sat 02 15:00 | Fleetwood Town | Away | |
| Sat 09 15:00 | Leyton Orient | Home | |
| Tue 12 19:45 | Wycombe | Away | |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Blackpool | Home | |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Charlton | Away | |
| Fri 29 14:00 | Burton Albion | Home | |
| April | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | Cambridge Utd | Away | |
| Sat 06 15:00 | Port Vale | Home | |
| Sat 13 15:00 | Lincoln City | Away | |
| Sat 20 15:00 | Portsmouth | Away | |
| Sat 27 15:00 | Bristol Rovers | Home |
Wigan Athletic Previous Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2023 | Derby County v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | League One |
| 08 Aug 2023 | Wrexham v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-0 (4-2) | League Cup |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Wigan Athletic v Northampton Town | W | 2-1 | League One |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Carlisle United v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League One |
| 19 Aug 2023 | Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-4 | League One |
| 26 Aug 2023 | Wigan Athletic v Barnsley | L | 0-2 | League One |
| 02 Sep 2023 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | League One |
| 16 Sep 2023 | Wigan Athletic v Cambridge United | W | 2-1 | League One |
| 19 Sep 2023 | Wigan Athletic v Leicester City Academy | W | 7-1 | Football League Trophy |
| 23 Sep 2023 | Bristol Rovers v Wigan Athletic | L | 4-1 | League One |
Popular Questions
When was Wigan Athletic FC founded?
Wigan Athletic FC was founded in 1932, although the club’s roots go back to a local amateur team that was formed in 1902. The club played in the lower levels of English football for many years before gaining promotion to the top flight for the first time in 2005.
What is the home stadium of Wigan Athletic FC?
The home stadium of Wigan Athletic FC is the DW Stadium, which has been the club’s home since it opened in 1999. The stadium is located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, and has a capacity of 25,138 spectators. The DW Stadium is a modern, all-seater venue with excellent facilities for both players and fans.
What are some notable achievements of Wigan Athletic FC?
Wigan Athletic FC has had a number of notable achievements in its history, despite being a relatively small club compared to many of its competitors. One of the club’s greatest accomplishments came in 2013 when they won the FA Cup, beating Manchester City in the final. This was a major upset, as Wigan was a second-tier club at the time, while Manchester City was one of the biggest and wealthiest teams in the world. In addition to their FA Cup win, Wigan Athletic has also won the Football League Trophy twice and has gained promotion to the Premier League on several occasions. The club is known for its attractive, attacking style of play and its commitment to developing young talent through its youth academy.
Manager History
| Period | Manager | Country | born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/01/2023 - 30/06/2026 | Shaun Maloney | Scotland | 24/01/1983 |
| 29/11/2022 - 26/01/2023 | Kolo Touré | Ivory Coast | 19/03/1981 |
| 11/11/2022 - 28/11/2022 | Rob Kelly | England | 21/12/1964 |
| 13/11/2020 - 10/11/2022 | Leam Richardson | England | 19/11/1979 |
| 11/09/2020 - 12/11/2020 | John Sheridan | Ireland | 01/10/1964 |
| 04/08/2020 - 10/09/2020 | Leam Richardson | England | 19/11/1979 |
| 01/07/2017 - 01/08/2020 | Paul Cook | England | 22/02/1967 |
| 13/03/2017 - 30/06/2017 | Graham Barrow | England | 13/06/1954 |
| 03/11/2016 - 12/03/2017 | Warren Joyce | England | 20/01/1965 |
| 26/10/2016 - 02/11/2016 | Graham Barrow | England | 13/06/1954 |
| 07/04/2015 - 25/10/2016 | Gary Caldwell | Scotland | 12/04/1982 |
| 19/11/2014 - 06/04/2015 | Malky Mackay | Scotland | 19/02/1972 |
| 07/12/2013 - 13/11/2014 | Uwe Rösler | Germany | 15/11/1968 |
| 03/12/2013 - 05/12/2013 | Graham Barrow | England | 13/06/1954 |
| 01/07/2013 - 02/12/2013 | Owen Coyle | Ireland | 14/07/1966 |
| 01/07/2009 - 30/06/2013 | Roberto Martínez | Spain | 13/07/1973 |
| 26/11/2007 - 30/06/2009 | Steve Bruce | England | 31/12/1960 |
| 06/11/2007 - 25/11/2007 | Frank Barlow | England | 15/10/1946 |
| 15/05/2007 - 05/11/2007 | Chris Hutchings | England | 05/07/1957 |
| 12/06/2001 - 14/05/2007 | Paul Jewell | England | 28/09/1964 |
| 04/04/2001 - 29/05/2001 | Steve Bruce | England | 31/12/1960 |
| 26/06/2000 - 27/02/2001 | Bruce Rioch | Scotland | 06/09/1947 |
| 01/11/1995 - 30/06/1998 | John Deehan | England | 06/08/1957 |
| 01/08/1994 - 08/10/1995 | Graham Barrow | England | 13/06/1954 |
| 28/05/1993 - 02/09/1994 | Kenny Swain | England | 28/01/1952 |
| 01/07/1989 - 30/06/1993 | Bryan Hamilton | Northern Ireland | 21/12/1946 |
| 01/07/1985 - 30/06/1986 | Bryan Hamilton | Northern Ireland | 21/12/1946 |
| 01/07/1981 - 30/06/1983 | Larry Lloyd | England | 06/10/1948 |
| 01/08/1970 - 30/06/1972 | Gordon Milne | England | 29/03/1937 |
| 01/07/1964 - 30/06/1966 | Allan Brown | Scotland | 12/10/1926 |
| 01/08/1960 - 31/12/1960 | Allenby Chilton | England | 16/09/1918 |
| 01/07/1960 - 30/06/1963 | John Ball | England | 13/03/1925 |
| 01/07/1958 - 30/06/1959 | Malcolm Barrass | England | 15/12/1924 |
| 01/01/1957 - 30/06/1957 | Sam Barkas | England | 29/12/1909 |
| 01/07/1955 - 30/06/1956 | Ron Suart | England | 18/11/1920 |
| 01/07/1954 - 30/06/1955 | Walter Crook | England | 28/04/1913 |
| 01/07/1946 - 30/06/1947 | Jimmy Milne | Scotland | 24/11/1911 |
| 01/07/1932 - 30/06/1937 | Charles Spencer | England | 04/12/1899 |
Wigan Athletic Trophies
| Honour | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 1984-85 |
| League Division 3 | Champion | 1996-97 |
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 1998-99 |
| League Division 2 | Champion | 2002-03 |
| League Championship | Runner-up | 2004-05 |
| Football League Cup | Runner-up | 2005-06 |
| FA Cup | Winner | 2012-13 |
| League One | Champion | 2015-16 |
| League One | Champion | 2017-18 |
| League One | Champion | 2021-22 |
Summary
Wigan Athletic Football Club was founded in 1932 and plays its home games at the DW Stadium in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The club has a relatively short history compared to many other English football clubs, but has still achieved a number of notable accomplishments, including winning the FA Cup in 2013, beating Manchester City in the final, and gaining promotion to the Premier League on several occasions.
In terms of their style of play, Wigan Athletic is known for its attractive, attacking style of play, with a focus on possession-based football and a commitment to developing young talent through its youth academy. The club has a reputation for playing an energetic, high-tempo game with quick, incisive passing and movement.
Over the years, Wigan Athletic has built a loyal fan base and a reputation for punching above its weight, despite being a relatively small club compared to many of its competitors. The club is known for its hard-working, never-say-die attitude and its commitment to entertaining its supporters with fast-paced, exciting football. Overall, Wigan Athletic FC is a beloved institution in the world of English football, known for its passionate supporters, attractive style of play, and commitment to developing young talent.
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