Latics and Accrington have only met on three occasions since Stanley gained promotion to the Football League in 2006.
Two of those three came in League 1 last campaign, the home side winning on both occasions, Latics 4:3 at the DW and Accy 3:1 at the Crown Ground.
The third was back in November 2017 in a Football League Trophy game which 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 Latics 4:3 Accrington Stanley
Goals from Tom James, where he lost a tooth diving in at the far post, Dan Gardner and a Will Keane penalty put Latics three goals to the good by half time, Accrington made a strong come back in the 2nd half scoring two goals in four minutes, an own goal by Accy defender Hughes on 82 minutes settled the nerves somewhat, but only for four minutes as the away side scored again to set up a tense finish.
Highlights Wigan Athletic 4:3 Accrington Stanley
Previous Meetings
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Date |
Competition |
Result |
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20 Mar 2021 |
League 1 |
Accrington 3:1 Latics |
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12 Dec 2020 |
League 1 |
Latics 4:3 Accrington |
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07 Nov 2017 |
EFL Trophy |
Latics 0:4 Accrington |
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