RETRO: Wigan Athletic in action back in 1975

We have had a deep delve into the Wigan Today photographic archives and selected some images of Wigan Athletic FC in action 48 years ago in 1975.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 14th Jan 2023, 12:30 BST

RETRO – Latics 1975

Wigan Athletic forward Jimmy Garrett climbs highest against Gainsborough Trinity in a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw.

1. 1975

Wigan Athletic forward Jimmy Garrett climbs highest against Gainsborough Trinity in a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan Athletic forward, John Rogers, hits home the only goal against Matlock Town to win a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 1st of November 1975

2. RETRO 1975

Wigan Athletic forward, John Rogers, hits home the only goal against Matlock Town to win a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 1st of November 1975 Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan Athletic fans watching the Northern Premier League match against Gainsborough Trinity at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw.

3. 1975

Wigan Athletic fans watching the Northern Premier League match against Gainsborough Trinity at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan Athletic winger Micky Worswick has a shot at goal against Gainsborough Trinity in a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw.

4. 1975

Wigan Athletic winger Micky Worswick has a shot at goal against Gainsborough Trinity in a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw. Photo: Frank Orrell