James Beattie assesses Wigan win
Reading coach James Beattie was on media duties as the Gaffer was recovering from illness, and the former England striker was delighted with a...
James Beattie ‘Very Happy' With Reading's Win Over Wigan
The Royals climbed back into the playoffs with an excellent 3-0 victory against Wigan Athletic at the SCL Stadium on Saturday. A brace from Kelvin...
The Weekly Bobbins: A Collective Statement
Going into the Wigan Athletic game, I'll admit my optimism was running on fumes. The Latics' uptick in form, combined with our meek showing at...
Lacklustre Latics on the edge again after heavy Royals defeat – Reading 3 Wigan Athletic 0
Gary Caldwell made one change from the side that defeated Exeter City last Saturday with Callum Wright replacing Caylan Vickers. Leam Richardson’s...
Reading 3-0 Wigan Athletic: Super Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan at the double for Royals
James Beattie is backing striker Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan to hit the goal trail after the striker's double helped Reading to an impressive victory over...
THIS WEEK'S FIXTURES
THURS, APR 2 7.45pm unless stated Sky Bet League One Wigan v Leyton Orient Sky Bet League Two Cambridge v Swindon (8) FRI, APR 3 3pm unless stated...
Reading 3-0 Wigan Athletic: Joel Pereira's Deckchair
The weather may have changed a lot since last weekend – those in attendance at the SCL today had to put up with a cold, windy and sometimes wet...
Reading 3-0 Wigan Athletic: Player Ratings
Joel Pereira: 6 Literally nothing to do in the first half with no shots from Wigan Athletic. As I've said in other player ratings pieces: that's...
Super League at 30: how the sport has changed for matchgoing fans
A lot has changed since 1996 – summer matches, bigger crowds, more foreign players, a salary cap, skin-tight jerseys and female referees – but some...
Royals ease to Wigan victory
Back to winning ways.
Reading returned to the play-off places in League One with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Select Car...
Close call! Goalkeeper pulls off AUDACIOUS roulette to avoid pressure
Reading goalkeeper Joel Pereira pulls off AUDACIOUS roulette to avoid losing the ball against Wigan in their League One clash.
Royal humbling as Wigan Athletic crash at Reading to remain in trouble
Wigan Athletic produced their worst performance under Gary Caldwell - and one of the poorest of the season - to crash 3-0 at Reading, to slip a...
Ipswich Town and Stoke City-linked Wigan Athletic loanee Joe Taylor makes candid Huddersfield Town admission
Wigan Athletic loan star Joe Taylor has admitted to not taking his opportunity at Huddersfield Town this season.
Wigan Athletic 'forgotten man' ready to make long-awaited return!
Ryan Trevitt is on track to return to the Wigan Athletic side in time to help them secure their League One safety.
Opposition Lowdown: Gary Caldwell's Wigan Athletic
Form Wigan Athletic finished 15th in League One last season, 10 points clear of the relegation places. This season marks their third straight year...
Roberto Martínez: ‘It's a hammer blow when you don't succeed, but let us dream'
Portugal head coach, who describes the country as a ‘football school', explains why he is ready to take risks in pursuit of World Cup glory‘You get...
Managing director explains reasons behind Wigan Athletic's 'very small uplift' in season tickets
Wigan Athletic season tickets for the 2026/27 campaign will 'unfortunately' be subject to a 'very small uplift' in price due to outside costs rising.
Blues Among Clubs Linked With League One Striker
Town are reported to be among a number of Championship sides keeping tabs on Huddersfield striker Joe Taylor, who is currently on loan at Wigan...
'Really, really exciting' new kit deal will allow Wigan Athletic to be 'more creative'
Wigan Athletic will have a new replica shirt supplier from next season with the current deal with Puma coming to an end.
Reading vs Wigan Athletic: 2025/26 Match Preview
Reading suffered another loss last weekend against playoff rivals Stevenage. It was a poor performance and the Royals barely touched the ball in...
Wigan Athletic League One title winner joins AFC Fylde
Former Wigan Athletic midfielder Conor McAleny has joined National League North high-flyers AFC Fylde on loan from League Two strugglers Harrogate...
Former Wigan Athletic defender makes short-term switch to Kidderminster Harriers
Former Wigan Athletic defender Josh Robinson has joined Kidderminster Harriers for the remainder of the season.
Wigan Athletic sanction departure of midfielder to Macclesfield
Macclesfield FC have thanked Wigan Athletic for their cooperation in making possible the permanent transfer of midfielder Harry McHugh.
Ipswich Town and Stoke City 'tracking' Huddersfield Town's Joe Taylor amid Wigan Athletic resurgence
Ipswich Town and Stoke City are the latest clubs to have been linked with Huddersfield Town’s Joe Taylor amid his resurgence on loan at Wigan...
Stoke City set for scouting mission after Wigan striker puts clubs on red alert
The forward is in an incredible run of form and is now attracting the interest of several Championship clubs that are set to watch him this weekend
Prediction: Reading vs Wigan Athletic – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts
Verdict: Over 1.5 goals Best Odds: 4/9 Bookmaker: Dachbet Hoping to skyrocket their way back into the play-off places, Reading will welcome Wigan...
Exclusive: Ipswich send recruitment experts to watch League One star
Ipswich Town and Stoke City are among a number of Championship clubs tracking the progress of Joe Taylor at Wigan, sources have told Football...
Will Keane previews Wigan Athletic reunion
Keane looks to Latics test.
Reading forward Will Keane is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces when Wigan visit RG2 tomorrow- but insists...
Leam Richardson previews Wigan Athletic reunion
Leam on Latics test.
Reading manager Leam Richardson is calling on his side to 'give everything' in the final seven matches- starting with...
'You want to do everything' - Wigan Athletic's newest star on meteoric rise
Llyton Chapman has revealed Gary Caldwell's 'faith and trust' in him has allowed him to hit the ground running in his senior career with Wigan...
Reading vs Wigan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Reading and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
'That shows I actually mean it' - Gary Caldwell on secret behind Wigan Athletic's upturn
Gary Caldwell has revealed one of the secrets behind Wigan Athletic resurgence since he took charge - it's all hands on deck!
Status of ex-Wigan Athletic striker confirmed for Blackpool's meeting with Burton Albion
Blackpool take on Burton Albion at Bloomfield Road this weekend.
Wigan Athletic chief delighted at Tartan trend continuation - 'flying the flag'
Gary Caldwell has welcomed Fraser Murray continuing the proud record of Scottish stars making their mark at Wigan Athletic.
Guide Dogs set to meet Royals fans at Latics clash
Come and meet our special guests
This Saturday 28th March will see the Royals return to Select Car Leasing Stadium to tackle Wigan Athletic in Sky...
“They’ll edge this one”: Reading vs Wigan Athletic predictions
The72's writers give their score predictions for the League One clash between Reading and Wigan Athletic this weekend.
The post “They’ll edge this...
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Reading FC away travel 28th March 2026
Coach Travel Details
Coach bookings are now being taken (details below) for the EFL League One game against Reading FC at the Leasing StadiumPlease...
Oxford United linked with 23-year-old forward set for summer tussle
Oxford United have been linked with Huddersfield Town forward Joe Taylor who has been on fire on loan at Wigan Athletic in League One.
Norwich City now eyeing move for in-form Wigan Athletic loanee Joe Taylor
The Canaries have set their sights on a centre-forward, who has been fantastic in front of goal as of late.
Wigan Athletic ace opens up on fluctuating form - 'more physically challenging for me'
Fraser Murray has spoken of the 'ups and downs' of his debut campaign in England with Wigan Athletic after regaining top form.
Wigan Athletic: The 12th Man - 'It's not just about kicking a ball around. It's about being part of a family...'
Our panel of Latics experts continue to enjoy the upturn under Gary Caldwell, as well as reflecting on what supporting this unique football club...
Wigan Athletic skipper cites differences since Gary Caldwell arrival - 'clear direction...a really good fit...'
Captain Jason Kerr has identified the key differences Gary Caldwell has introduced that have brought about Wigan Athletic recent resurgence.
Details confirmed for Blackpool's final day trip to Reading - amid potential battle with likes of Wigan Athletic and Rotherham United
Details have been confirmed for the final round of League One fixtures.
Reports: Preston North End linked with Wigan Athletic loan star as Aberdeen eye defender
Rounding up the latest PNE transfer headlines
Wigan Athletic Women will 'take it on the chin' and bounce back from St Helens setback
Manager Danielle Young watched Wigan Athletic Women come up just short in the Challenge Cup final against St Helens, then pledged the girls will...
GALLERY: Are YOU in our 43-strong Wigan Athletic fans gallery from Exeter City?
Our man Bernard Platt was in and among the crowd at the Brick Community Stadium as Wigan Athletic beat Exeter City 2-0.
Preston North End and Oxford United 'weigh up' Wigan Athletic's on-loan Huddersfield Town man Joe Taylor
Preston North End and Oxford United are reportedly weighing up loaned-out Huddersfield Town forward Joe Taylor.
Leam Richardson reviews Stevenage defeat
Royals edged in Boro battle.
Leam Richardson was left frustrated with his side's second half performance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Stevenage.
A...
Latics are edging away from the drop zone – Wigan Athletic 2 Exeter City 0
Gary Caldwell made two changes from the midweek draw at Oakwell, with Caylan Vickers and Harrison Bettoni replacing Callum Wright (suspended) and...
KAIYNE'S BACK TO BOOST ROVERS
LEAGUE TWO By Chris Dunlavy KAIYNE Woolery has returned to Tranmere Rovers by signing a short-term deal with the League Two strugglers. The former...
CALDWELL'S ‘EMOTIONAL' LATICS WIN
By Jack James WIGAN ATHLETIC 2 GARY Caldwell could not hide his relief at rounding off an ‘emotional’ week with a big win as Wigan Athletic moved...
Fraser Murray opens up on 'instinctive connection' with Wigan Athletic goal machine
Fraser Murray has spoken of the 'instinctive connection' he's built up with Joe Taylor, which has helped propel Wigan Athletic up the League One...
Paul Kendrick's Wigan Athletic player ratings v Barnsley - '...getting better with every single game...'
Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic side that beat Exeter City 2-0 at the Brick Community Stadium and delivers his report card.
Gary Caldwell relieved to end ’emotional’ week on high as Wigan beat Exeter City
"It was a difficult game to prepare for, and a difficult game to go through,"
Exeter City 'sleepwalking towards relegation' as 'hideous goals' conceded in Wigan defeat
“The goals are hideous goals to give away. I don't know any other way to describe it."
'Emotional' Wigan Athletic chief happy to negotiate Exeter City reunion with three points
Gary Caldwell admitted Wigan Athletic's 2-0 victory over his old Exeter City side was a rollercoaster of emotions.
Stevenage pip Reading in Hertfordshire
Stevenage leapfrogged Reading into the League One play-off places with a 1-0 win at Broadhall Way.
The Royals could have moved up as far as fifth...
Wigan Athletic two good for Exeter City as Gary Caldwell enjoys happy reunion
A goal in either half – five minutes in and five minutes from time – from Joe Taylor and Fraser Murray gave Wigan Athletic a well deserved 2-0...
Exeter City in real trouble after defeat to Gary Caldwell's Wigan Athletic
The Grecians winless in 13 now - and only outside the bottom four on goal difference
Wigan Athletic chief outlines plan to help referees - 'No-one ever listens to me, as usual!'
Wigan Athletic chief Gary Caldwell has outlined his vision on how football can help referees to 'improve'.
Wigan Athletic captain and manager agree on Exeter City danger - 'I certainly wouldn't want to mess'
Wigan Athletic's players and manager will know exactly what's coming if Josh Magennis takes to the field for Exeter City in this weekend's big...
Wigan Athletic chief delivers injury update on James Carragher, Morgan Fox, Jack Hunt and Joseph Hungbo
James Carragher has put himself in contention to make his long-awaited return for Wigan Athletic for this weekend's six-pointer against fellow...
Match Preview: Kidsgrove (H)
Your Atherton Collieries return home to the Dreams2Reality ground after a long away day at Ellesmere Port last time out. Having all but secured our...
James Tavernier’s contract situation examined as Rangers exit rumours swirl at Ibrox
Rangers legend James Tavernier has already entered the final few months of his 11-year stay at Ibrox. Since joining from Wigan in the summer...
Triple Blackpool injury update issued with fresh return date set for ex-Wigan Athletic man
Blackpool are set to welcome Dale Taylor back to action next week.
Wigan vs Exeter - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Wigan Athletic and Exeter City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Owen Moxon wants Wigan Athletic to use Barnsley injustice to fuel them against Exeter City
Owen Moxon wants Wigan Athletic to use the frustration from Barnsley in midweek to fuel their attempts to pick up three precious points on Saturday...
Wigan Athletic provides Joe Taylor and Joseph Hungbo injury updates, and previews reunion with Exeter City
Gary Caldwell has allayed fears Joe Taylor's involvement for Wigan Athletic against Exeter City this weekend may be in jeopardy.
Wigan Athletic: The 12th Man - 'I would hope it is repeated again before the end of the season'
Our panel of Latics observers assess another positive week for Gary Caldwell's men, ahead of Saturday's visit of the team he left behind last...
'I did contemplate' - Ryan Lowe admits eyeing in-form Wigan Athletic man during Preston North End tenure
The former Lilywhites boss left Wigan Athletic in February
On This Day (19 March 1988) Another Ref Controversy – But Marco The Subject of Smith's Fury!
After leaving Wigan's Springfield Park frustrated after a controversial refereeing decision had denied his team all three points – which came off...
GALLERY: Are YOU in our 16-strong Wigan Athletic fans gallery from Barnsley?
Our man Bernard Platt was in and among the crowd at Oakwell as Wigan Athletic drew 1-1 against Barnsley.
Ryan Lowe speaks publicly for the first time about his Wigan Athletic exit - 'I wish'
Ryan Lowe spoke for the first time about his departure from Wigan Athletic during Sky Sports' coverage of the 1-1 draw at Barnsley on Tuesday night.
'Ready to fight' - Ex-Wigan Athletic striker sends rallying call to Blackpool teammates ahead of Cardiff City test
Blackpool overcame Port Vale with a 3-2 win at Bloomfield Road for a vital three points.
Barnsley boss frustrated by Wigan Athletic draw - 'a team that's battling at the bottom'
Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane was far from fulsome in his assessment of Wigan Athletic after Tuesday night's 1-1 draw at Oakwell.
Paul Kendrick's Wigan Athletic player ratings v Barnsley - '...didn't deserve the stoppage-time heartache...'
Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic side that drew 1-1 against Barnsley at Oakwell and delivers his report card.
Shaun Maloney’s Unseen Influence Behind Celtic Resurgence
Former Hibs and Wigan midfielder Fraser Fyvie has offered a useful insight into how Celtic are operating under Martin O'Neill, and where Shaun...
Latics are denied at the death – Barnsley 1 Wigan Athletic 1
Gary Caldwell made one change from the victory against Bradford City Caylan Vickers being replaced by Christian Saydee in the starting line-up....
Barnsley FC player ratings with substitutes taking leading roles but goalkeeper the star
Barnlsey’s best outfield players were their substitutes in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic, but it needed a big performance from Owen...
Wigan Athletic chief sees red over Callum Wright dismissal at Barnsley - 'far too many times'
Gary Caldwell hit out at referee Ross Martin after Barnsley took advantage of the 88th-minute sending-off of Callum Wright to rob Wigan Athletic of...
Conor Hourihane pleased to see substitutes lift his mood after being 'annoyed' with Barnsley FC
Conor Hourihane admitted he was annoyed with his Barnsley players at half-time of their 1-1 draw at home to Wigan Athletic, but pleased at the way...
Wigan Athletic pay for profligacy and indiscipline as Barnsley find a late sickener
Wigan Athletic paid the penalty for not building on Joe Taylor's opening goal, as Barnsley took advantage of the late sending-off of Callum Wright...
Barnsley FC 1 Wigan Athletic 1: Charlie Lennon's debut equaliser turns the Oakwell boos around
Over 90 minutes of agitation ended with a beautiful burst of elation as Barnsley scrambled a point at home to Wigan Athletic.
