RETRO SPORT: Wigan Athletic fans at the Carling Cup final in 2006

By Michelle Adamson

Published 21st Oct 2023, 15:45 GMT

Taking you back 17 years to the Carling Cup final, as Wigan Athletic took on Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday, February 26, 2006.

The tournament was won by Manchester United, who beat surprise finalists Wigan 4–0 in the final, thanks to two goals from Wayne Rooney and one each from Cristiano Ronaldo and Louis Saha.

Joshua Peake, Olivia Howarth, Eric Jones and Callum Ward at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Joshua Peake, Olivia Howarth, Eric Jones and Callum Ward at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

The Crawford family from Worsley Mesnes and friends at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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The Crawford family from Worsley Mesnes and friends at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Bill Gibbon, Kirsty Gibbon, Jordann Kennedy and Alison Kennedy at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Bill Gibbon, Kirsty Gibbon, Jordann Kennedy and Alison Kennedy at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Connor Robinson and John Banks get support from Sgt Paul Mahoney and PC Lee Webber at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Connor Robinson and John Banks get support from Sgt Paul Mahoney and PC Lee Webber at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Martin Brogan and son Devon at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Martin Brogan and son Devon at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Ben Steadman, Paul Threlfall and Lewis Steadman at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Ben Steadman, Paul Threlfall and Lewis Steadman at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Ian, Joanne, Catherine and Liam Cocken from Warrington at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Ian, Joanne, Catherine and Liam Cocken from Warrington at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Matthew Ashton and Charlotte Bibby from Ashton at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Matthew Ashton and Charlotte Bibby from Ashton at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Latics fans show their colours at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Latics fans show their colours at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Nicola, Dave, Deborah, Laura and Karl Woods from Up Holland at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Nicola, Dave, Deborah, Laura and Karl Woods from Up Holland at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Joshua Peake, Olivia Howarth, Eric Jones and Callum Ward at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Joshua Peake, Olivia Howarth, Eric Jones and Callum Ward at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

The Crawford family from Worsley Mesnes and friends at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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The Crawford family from Worsley Mesnes and friends at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Bill Gibbon, Kirsty Gibbon, Jordann Kennedy and Alison Kennedy at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Bill Gibbon, Kirsty Gibbon, Jordann Kennedy and Alison Kennedy at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Connor Robinson and John Banks get support from Sgt Paul Mahoney and PC Lee Webber at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006.

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Connor Robinson and John Banks get support from Sgt Paul Mahoney and PC Lee Webber at the Carling Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 26th of February 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

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