Saturday 9th January 1954, Newcastle United FC host Wigan Athletic at St James Park for the third round FA Cup.

RETRO: Latics 1954-1971

As the Championship gets back under way this weekend after the international break, we are taking Wigan Athletic fans with longer recollections on a trip down Memory Lane. Here are some vintage photos of the team in action between 1954 and 1971.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 1st Oct 2022, 12:30 BST

Wigan Athletic Football Club

1. 1954

David Mycock walkout as Wigan Athletic host Newcastle United - FA Cup 1954 . Photo: staff

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2. 1965-1966

Wigan Athletic v Tranmere Rovers Reserves 1965-66 Photo: staff

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3. 1965-1966

Wigan Athletic v Tranmere Rovers Reserves. Photo: staff

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4. 1966-1967

Wigan Athletic v Bury Photo: staff

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