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Latics were defeated at Notts County in their final pre-season friendly last weekend

12th Man: ‘Why I have made the decision to step away from Latics’

A number of changes have been made to the laws of the game and the way that match officials will oversee EFL fixtures

Key changes in how referees will oversee matches in the 2026/27 season

EFL to consider a funding proposal put forward by the Premier League

A new dementia cafe will begin this week in Wigan

Latics behind new dementia cafe venture opening this week

Latics' matchday fan experience this season has been rated 'gold' standard

Latics recognised for 'gold' standard by the EFL

Gary Caldwell feels Latics have been on the wrong end of too many refereeing decisions

Caldwell offers refereeing solution - 'It's a nightmare'

Brenda Spencer was reunited with Matt Jackson at the EFL Awards

Brenda overwhelmed by response to huge EFL honour

(an Coulton after winning his second World Pie Eating Championship in 2023

Surprise of the year - 'Pie Connoisseur' winner is awarded to Latics fan!

Paul Dummett has retired at the age of 43

Former Latics and Newcastle man confirms his retirement

R Banks & Son (Funerals) Limited have won the Latics' ‘Behind the Badge’ competition

Latics’ 'Behind the Badge' competition winner crowned

The Brick Community Stadium, home of Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors

Latics' fixtures against Reading and Burton postponed with reasons explained

Gavin Massey helped Latics pull off the greatest of Great Escapes during administration in 2020/21

Latics old-boy drops down to seventh tier with fire in his belly - 'I'm ready'

Toby Savin has returned to Wigan more than a decade after leaving for Everton

Former Latics Academy man 'buzzing' after securing return

Football clubs need local businesses to still be there to support the fanbase, says Gary Neville

Neville's call for small business backing

Gary Neville urges English football to protect the league pyramid

Chris Merrie leads out the Latics youngsters at Liverpool in the Premier League Cup in 2019

Academy product joins growing Latics old-boys network at Fylde
Wigan Athletic Academy graduate Chris Merrie wants to take AFC Fylde up 'to a higher level' after dropping out of the EFL.
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Sarah Guilfoyle has added reason to look forward to this weekend's pre-season friendly at Accrington

Why Accrington trip has added spice for Guilfoyle

Jack Whatmough celebrates Latics' victory at Huddersfield in 2022/23

Ex-Tic Whatmough back in League One

Latics have trained at Christopher Park for a couple of weeks ahead of their opening friendly at Chorley

Early team news: Ryan Lowe's thoughts ahead of Wigan Athletic's trip to Chorley

Latics have trained at Christopher Park for a couple of weeks ahead of their opening friendly at Chorley

Early team news: Ryan Lowe's plans ahead of Wigan Athletic's trip to Chorley

Latics are monitoring the situation at Hull given their vested interest in the futures of Charlie Hughes and Joe Gelhardt

How Hull situation affects Latics - with ramifications for Hughes and Gelhardt

The Latics players have been enjoying getting back to work in the sunshine at Christopher Park

How positive vibes - on and off the pitch - should help put more bums on seats

Latics have discovered their opponents in this season's Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy

All the Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy details

Latics have been handed their fixture schedule for the 2025/26 campaign

Latics schedule for 2025/26 revealed!

Baba Adeeko competes for the ball with Dara Costelloe during Latics' clash at Northampton on the final day of last season

Latics close in on Burnley hitman

Sam Tickle appears on stage in London to collect his award for being named in the League One 'Team of the Season'

Tickle deservedly named as the 'best in League One'

Jon Mellish had arguably his best game for Latics against Rotherham

Mellish says Latics can start to look ahead – ‘Who knows next year?’
Jon Mellish wants Wigan Athletic to use their Easter resurrection as the catalyst to ensure they never find themselves in this situation again.
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Ryan Lowe watches from above at Shrewsbury

Lowe explains why he accepted touchline ban - 'Is it a bit severe?'

Ryan Lowe has been charged with misconduct by the FA

Lowe receives FA action after Bolton red card

Matt Jopson will cycle to all 92 clubs in the Premier League and EFL

Latics fan to cycle to 92 football league clubs

Latics fan Matt Jopson is getting on his bike to raise money for charity

Tics fan to cycle to all 92 clubs

Lucas Danson addressed the Latics fans forum held recently in the South Stand bar of the Brick Community Stadium

Danson speaks for first time about plans - '...aggressive but not reckless...'

It's been an eventful few days for both new Latics head coach Ryan Lowe and former favourite Dan Burn

OPINION: Lowe's high hopes - and what a few days for 'Superman' Dan!

Owen Dale gets his shot off at Crawley in midweek

Why forwards need to step up to help loan star

Owen Evans in action for Latics against Chorley in the FA Cup in 2020

Ex-Wigan Athletic goalkeeper joins National League promotion race

Wigan's Brick Community Stadium

How Brick Community Stadium fared in 'entertainment study'

Lucas Danson gave a rare interview to Sky Sports at the weekend

Lucas Danson outlines plan - 'We are heading in the right direction...'

Will Aimson and Jason Kerr have developed a special relationship - on and off the field - at Wigan this year

Kerr on special relationship unpinning mean streak

K'Marni Miller has burst into the Latics first-team squad over the last fortnight

Wigan Athletic chief opens up on 'brilliant story' of K'Marni Miller

As an Official Partner, the brands will gain global visibility throughout the Premier League season at all home matches, including 19 Premier league matches and domestic cup games

Ad Feature Nottingham Forest FC lands another sponsorship deal

Gregor Rioch says Latics will continue to push for an international break in League One

Wigan Athletic will 'keep asking the question' over international conundrum

Will Aimson has formed a formidable central defensive partnership with Jason Kerr (foreground) this term

Aimson on his burgeoning partnership - on and off the field - with Kerr

Gavin Massey celebrates with the Latics fans after the victory at Shrewsbury in 2022 that secured the League One title

Former two-time Latics League One title winner has a new club in non-league

Wigan Athletic submit 22-man EFL squad - with only 16 'senior' players in

Joe Hugill celebrates opening his goalscoring account for Latics against Morecambe

Wigan Athletic boss cites 'lack of respect' after shock Morecambe home defeat

Josh Stones fights for the ball in the during the first half against Morecambe

Tics slip to defeat against rock bottom side in EFL

Wigan Athletic have accepted a bid for sought-after youngster Charlie Hughes

Wigan Athletic accept bid for Charlie Hughes

The talking is almost over as Latics prepare to start the season this weekend

'Are we strong enough to compete? Definitely!'

Latics have signed defender Toby Sibbick

Wigan Athletic complete signing of Hearts defender Toby Sibbick

Wigan Athletic have announced the signing of Tyrese Francois on a two-year deal

Wigan Athletic announce signing of former Fulham midfielder

The new Labour Government has, as anticipated, brought the Bill back in Wednesday's King's Speech

Regulator will ensure 'fair financial flow' if leagues cannot agree 'new deal'

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Football kits: 8 money saving tips for Premier League and EFL fans

GALLERY: Wigan Athletic players start the ball work at Christopher Park!

Friday (June 14) marked the one-year anniversary of the Mike Danson takeover of Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic outline plans to become 'best-run club in the EFL'

Chey Dunkley was sent off on his return to Wigan with Shrewsbury last year

Out-of-contract defender joins Wigan Athletic old-boys network at Chesterfield

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