Squad
Tim Chow2012current- Juan Carlos García2013current
Leon Barnett2013current
Andrew Taylor2014current
Craig Davies2015current
Haris Vučkić2015current
Jack Hendry2015current
Reece James2015current
Will Grigg2015current
Conor McAleny2016current
Yanic Wildschut2016current
Josh Windass2018current
Kieffer Moore2019current- Callum McManaman2023current
Adam Le Fondrecurrent
Alex Brucecurrent
Callum Connollycurrent
Christian Waltoncurrent- David Graycurrent
Gabriel Obertancurrent
Jakob Rønning-Haugaardcurrent
James Vaughancurrent- James Weircurrent
Joe Gelhardtcurrent
Joel Roblescurrent
Luke Garbuttcurrent
Noel Huntcurrent
Reece Burkecurrent
Sam Cosgrovecurrent
Shaun MacDonaldcurrent
Uwe Röslercurrent
Gordon Milne1970–1972- Larry Lloyd1981–1983
- Archie Gemmill1982–1982
- Paul Jewell1984–1988
- Bobby Campbell1986–1988
Nigel Adkins1986–1993
Alan Kennedy1987–1987- Phil Hughes1987–1991
David Fairclough1990–1991
Keith Gillespie1993–1993- David Campbell1994–1994
Roberto Martínez1995–2001
Roy Carroll1997–2001
Michael O'Neill1998–2000- Alan McLoughlin1999–2001
- Mark Bowen1999–1999
- Keith Gillespie2000–2001
Terry Cooke2000–2000- Dariusz Adamczuk2001–2001
- Dariusz Adamczuk2001–2002
Jason de Vos2001–2004
Lee McCulloch2001–2007
Dave Beasant2002–2002
Leighton Baines2002–2007- Nathan Ellington2002–2005
Jimmy Bullard2003–2006- Emerson Thome2004–2006
Jason Roberts2004–2006- Per Frandsen2004–2004
Andreas Johansson2005–2007
Brett Ormerod2005–2005- David Connolly2005–2006
- Graham Kavanagh2005–2006
- Henri Camara2005–2009
Josip Skoko2005–2008
Pascal Chimbonda2005–2006
Ryan Taylor2005–2009
Stéphane Henchoz2005–2006
Antonio Valencia2006–2008
Chris Kirkland2006–2006- Chris Kirkland2006–2012
David Cotterill2006–2008
David Thompson2006–2006
Denny Landzaat2006–2008
Emile Heskey2006–2009
Emmerson Boyce2006–2015
Fitz Hall2006–2008
Kevin Kilbane2006–2009
Neil Mellor2006–2006
Paul Scharner2006–2010
Reto Ziegler2006–2007- Reto Ziegler2006–2006
Svetoslav Todorov2006–2007
Tomasz Kupisz2006–2010
Andreas Granqvist2007–2007- Andreas Granqvist2007–2008
Antoine Sibierski2007–2009
Carlo Nash2007–2007- Carlo Nash2007–2008
David Unsworth2007–2007
Jason Koumas2007–2011
Julius Aghahowa2007–2008
Kristofer Hæstad2007–2007
Marcus Bent2007–2008
Mario Melchiot2007–2010
Michael Brown2007–2009
Rachid Bouaouzan2007–2010- Salomon Olembé2007–2008
Titus Bramble2007–2010
Amr Zaki2008–2009- Antonio Valencia2008–2009
Daniël de Ridder2008–2011
Erik Edman2008–2010
Erik Hagen2008–2008
Lee Cattermole2008–2009
Marlon King2008–2009
Maynor Figueroa2008–2008- Maynor Figueroa2008–2013
- Maynor Figueroa2008–2008
Olivier Kapo2008–2010
Richard Kingson2008–2010
Wilson Palacios2008–2009
Antonio Amaya2009–2011
Ben Watson2009–2015- Callum McManaman2009–2015
Charles N'Zogbia2009–2011
Cho Won-hee2009–2011
Hendry Thomas2009–2012
Hugo Rodallega2009–2012
James McCarthy2009–2013
Jason Scotland2009–2010
Jordi Gómez2009–2014
Mido2009–2009
Mohamed Diamé2009–2012
Román Golobart2009–2013
Scott Sinclair2009–2010
Ali Al-Habsi2010–2011
Antolín Alcaraz2010–2013
Franco Di Santo2010–2013
Gary Caldwell2010–2015
James McArthur2010–2014
Marcelo Martins Moreno2010–2010
Mauro Boselli2010–2013
Ronnie Stam2010–2013
Steve Gohouri2010–2012
Steven Caldwell2010–2011
Tom Cleverley2010–2011
Victor Moses2010–2012
Vladimir Stojković2010–2010- Adrián López Rodríguez2011–2013
- Albert Crusat2011–2013
- Ali Al-Habsi2011–2015
David Jones2011–2013
Patrick van Aanholt2011–2011
Shaun Maloney2011–2015
Arouna Koné2012–2013
Iván Ramis2012–2015
Jean Beausejour2012–2014
Ryo Miyaichi2012–2013
Grant Holt2013–2016
James McClean2013–2015
James Perch2013–2015
Marc Albrighton2013–2013
Marc-Antoine Fortuné2013–2015
Nick Powell2013–2014- Paul Scharner2013–2013
Roger Espinoza2013–2014
Ryan Shotton2013–2013
Scott Carson2013–2015
Stephen Crainey2013–2014
Thomas Rogne2013–2015
Will Keane2013–2013
Ángelo Henríquez2013–2013
Adam Forshaw2014–2015
Andy Delort2014–2015
Don Cowie2014–2016
Jack Collison2014–2014
James Tavernier2014–2015
Jerome Sinclair2014–2015
Josh McEachran2014–2014- Markus Holgersson2014–2014
Martyn Waghorn2014–2014- Martyn Waghorn2014–2015
- Maynor Figueroa2014–2014
Nicky Maynard2014–2014
Oriol Riera2014–2015
Ryan Tunnicliffe2014–2014
Tyias Browning2014–2014
William Kvist2014–2015
Chris Herd2015–2015- Donald Love2015–2015
- Francisco Júnior2015–2016
Gaëtan Bong2015–2015
Harry Maguire2015–2015
Jermaine Pennant2015–2015
Jonjoe Kenny2015–2015
Josh Murphy2015–2015
Jussi Jääskeläinen2015–2017
Kim Bo-kyung2015–2015
Leon Clarke2015–2015
Liam Ridgewell2015–2015
Sheyi Ojo2015–2015- Yanic Wildschut2015–2016
Dan Burn2016–2018- Jordi Gómez2016–2017
Sam Morsy2016–2020
Stephen Warnock2016–2016- Stephen Warnock2016–2017
Ádám Bogdán2016–2016
Ivan Toney2017–2018
Matija Sarkic2017–2018
Matt Gilks2017–2017- Omar Bogle2017–2017
- Callum McManaman2018–2019
Darron Gibson2018–2019
Joe Garner2018–2021- Reece James2018–2019
Antonee Robinson2019–2020
Danny Fox2019–2020
Jonas Olsson2019–2019
Alex Dobre2020–2020
Jan Mlakar2020–2020- James McClean2021–2023
- Graeme Shinnie2022–2023
- Graeme Shinnie2023–2023
Martin Kelly2023–2023- Omar Rekik2023–2024
Wigan Athletic F.C. is a professional football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.
The club competes in the EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system.
Wigan Athletic was formed in 1932, following the winding-up of Wigan Borough, marking the fifth attempt to establish a stable football club in the town.
Biography
Formation
Wigan Athletic Football Club was established in 1932, following the dissolution of Wigan Borough the previous year. This marked the fifth attempt to create a stable professional football club in Wigan, after the failures of Wigan County, Wigan United, Wigan Town, and Wigan Borough. The formation was driven by local football enthusiasts who held a public meeting to rally support for a new team, presided over by the Mayor of Wigan, Councillor W.A. Hipwood. The club purchased Springfield Park for £2,850 and was elected into the Cheshire County League after an initial rejection from the Football League. Wigan Athletic played their first league match against Port Vale Reserves on August 27, 1932, donning red and white shirts with black shorts.
Early Success and Honours
Wigan Athletic quickly found success, winning their first honours in the 1933-34 season by finishing top of the Cheshire League. Over the years, the club has achieved significant milestones, including multiple championships across various leagues. They were crowned champions of the Second Division/League One four times, with notable victories in the 2002-03, 2015-16, 2017-18, and 2021-22 seasons. The club also made its mark in cup competitions, famously winning the FA Cup in the 2012-13 season, a historic achievement for the club.
Legacy
Wigan Athletic has a rich history that reflects the passion of its supporters and the resilience of the club. From its humble beginnings to becoming a competitive force in English football, the club has maintained a strong identity within the community. Their journey through various leagues and their notable achievements have solidified Wigan Athletic's place in the annals of football history, showcasing the club's enduring spirit and commitment to the sport.
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Non-League football: 1932–1978
Wigan Athletic was formed in 1932, following the winding-up of Wigan Borough the year before. The establishment of Wigan Athletic was the fifth attempt to create a stable professional football club in the town following the demise of Wigan County, Wigan United, Wigan Town and Wigan Borough. The town's die-hard football enthusiasts planned the rebirth of a town team, and a public meeting was held at the Queen's Hall presided over by the then Mayor of Wigan, Councillor W.A. Hipwood, and Callum Roper, who called on the town to keep up its reputation for producing fine sportsmen by keeping intact an Association Football team as well as the Rugby League team. A committee was elected and a new club was formed, Wigan Athletic. Springfield Park, the former home of Wigan Borough, was purchased by the club for £2,850 from the owners of the Woodhouse Lane dog track. Despite their initial application being turned down, Wigan Athletic were elected into the Cheshire County League following the resignation of Manchester Central. The club had also made the first of many attempts to be admitted into the Football League, but failed to receive a single vote. On 27 August 1932, Wigan Athletic played their first-ever league game against Port Vale Reserves. The team played in red and white shirts with black shorts. Wigan Athletic won its first honours in the 1933–34 season, finishing top of the Cheshire League, despite being based in neighbouring Lancashire.…
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Legacy
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Championship (level 2) Runners-up: 2004–05 Second Division / League One (level 3) Champions: 2002–03, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2021–22 Fourth Division / Third Division (level 4) Champions: 1996–97 Promoted: 1981–82 Northern Premier League (level 5) Champions: 1970–71, 1974–75 Lancashire Combination Champions: 1947–48, 1950–51, 1952–53, 1953–54 Northern Floodlit League Champions: 1966–67 Cheshire League Champions: 1933–34, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1964–65 Cup
FA Cup Winners: 2012–13 League Cup Runners-up: 2005–06 FA Community Shield Runners-up: 2013 Associate Members' Cup / Football League Trophy Winners: 1984–85, 1998–99 FA Trophy Runners-up: 1972–73 Northern Premier League Shield Winners: 1972–73, 1973–74, 1975–76 Northern Premier League Challenge Cup Winners: 1971–72
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Identifiers & aliases
Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The team competes in the EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system.
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