Latics and Burnley have met 23 times down the years, with us having much the better of things with 12 wins and 8 draws, just the 3 defeats, none of which have come in Wigan.
The first meeting came on the 29th October 1983, a Division 3 game at Turf Moor, Latics going down 3-0, but we did win the return fixture at Springfield Park with over 7,000 spectators witnessing a Latics win by 1:0.
A young Wayne Biggins was in the Burnley side that day and Bertie would go on to sign for the Latics over a decade later and was part of our squad that won the Division 3 title in the 1996/97 season.
The last meeting was a Championship clash at Turf Moor on Easter Monday 2014.
Burnley won 2:0 with goals from Ashley Barnes (22) and Michael Kightly (42), the Clarets clinching promotion to the Premeir League as a result of that win.
Latics – Al-Habsi; Perch, Barnett, Boyce, Crainey (Kiernan); McArthur, Collison, Gomez (McManaman); Fortune, Beausejour; McClean (Maynard)
Unused Subs – Carson, Caldwell, Maloney, Powell
Att – 19,125
Classic Encounter
A 5 star performance by the Latics back in April 1998, Paul Warne getting on the score sheet.
Highlights – Latics 5:1 Burnley
Burnley Current Form
Burnley sit one place below the Latics in the table with 6 points from 6 games, one win, 3 draws and a defeat.
On The Road
Burnley’s two Championship away games so far this season have brought three points, the Clarets travelled to Huddersfield opening the new campaign and securing a 0:1 win with an 18th minute Ian Maatsen goal.
They suffered defeat away at Vicarage Road a fortnight later.
Watford winning with the only goal of the game coming on the stroke of half-time by former Latics man, Tom Cleverley.
Player To Watch – Nathan Tella
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| Nathan Tella |
23 year old wide attacking player on loan at Burnley for the season, coming through Southampton’s acclaimed Academy, Tella has 33 Premier League appearances under his belt and 1 Premier League goal.
Making the switch to the North West, Nathan Tella has already made a mark in the Championship, his 3 appearances for Burnley have produced 2 goals, both coming in last Saturday’s home 3:3 draw against Blackpool.
A player with bags of pace and excellent close control, Tella is going to be a threat this campaign for all sides he will face.
So far this season Nathan Tella has made 5 attempts to score, with 2 on target and both those going in the back of the net, one of which was an absolute screamer.
The Last Six Meetings
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Competition |
Result |
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21 April 2014 |
Championship |
Burnley 2:0 Latics |
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29 Dec 2013 |
Championship |
Latics 0:0 Burnley |
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20 Mar 2010 |
Premier League |
Latics 1:0 Burnley |
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24 Oct 2009 |
Premier League |
Latics 1:3 Latics |
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28 Dec 2004 |
Championship |
Burnley 1:0 Latics |
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14 Sep 2004 |
Championship |
Latics 0:0 Burnley |
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Full Record v Burnley
Played – 23
Won – 12
Drawn – 8
Lost – 3
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