Wigan Athletic face Accrington Stanley on Saturday afternoon at the DW Stadium, this will be the first ever League meeting between the two clubs.
We have of course recently met back in November 2017; a Football League Trophy game saw a strong Accrington side demolish what was virtually a Latics youth team 0:4 at the DW. Adam Long and Chris Merrie both started the game, Tyrell Thomas was the only player aged over 20 in the Latics squad.
The Latics also faced Accrington in the Lancashire Junior cup, a semi-final tie taking place at Springfield Park back in 1978, played out in front of 911 spectators, we won that game 4:3, stalwart Ian Gillibrand netting the last of his six goals that he scored during his time with the club where he made over 420 appearances.
Thanks to Jeff Rourke for his encyclopaedic knowledge of the Latics.
Accrington and Wigan Borough FC met regularly during the lifespan of Borough, firstly in the Lancashire Combination 1920/21 season, then in the newly formed Division 3 North, from 1921/22 through to the demise of Wigan Borough in 1931.
Accrington also faced Wigan Rovers during the 1970s in the Lancashire Combination
Stand Out Game
Our getting four nil stuffed at home, on the team announcements quite a few of our supporters made a killing at the Bookies betting on an away win.
Full Record v Accrington Stanley
Played – 2
Won – 1
Drawn – 0
Lost – 1
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Competition |
Date |
Result |
|
Football League Trophy |
07 Nov 2017 |
Latics 0:4 Accrington Stanley |
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Lancashire Junior Cup |
1978 |
Latics 4:3 Accrington Stanley |
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