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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Tommy Setford of Arsenal catches the ball during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic on February 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Four-goal Arsenal send Whelan's Wigan out of FA Cup

Arsenal scored four times in 17 first-half minutes to cruise through to the fifth round of the FA Cup with an emphatic 4-0 drubbing of League One Wigan Athletic, managed by former Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan.

Soccer • 19 hrs

Glenn Whelan worked under former boss Shaun Maloney

Ex-Ireland midfielder Whelan put in charge of Wigan

Former Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan has been put in charge of Sky Bet League One Wigan Athletic on an interim basis following the departure of Shaun Maloney.

Soccer • 02 Mar 25

Diogo Dalot, left, celebrates with team-mate Marcus Rashford after scoring against Wigan Athletic

Full-strength Man United ease past Wigan

Goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes saw Manchester United ease into the fourth round of the FA Cup and avoid any unwanted drama in a 2-0 win over League One Wigan.

Soccer • 09 Jan 24

Jamie McGrath in action for Ireland against Gibraltar in June

McGrath terminates Wigan contract

Jamie McGrath has opted to terminate his Wigan Athletic contract and leave the club with immediate effect.

Soccer • 26 Jul 23

Kolo Toure was only appointed in late November

Wigan sack Kolo Toure after nine games in charge

Championship strugglers Wigan have sacked manager Kolo Toure after less than two months, with the Latics failing to win any of his nine games in charge.

Soccer • 26 Jan 23

John Egan's goal was his first of the club season

John Egan nets as in-form Sheffield United edge Wigan

Republic of Ireland defender John Egan got himself on the scoresheet as Sheffield United tightened their grip on second place in the Championship with a 2-1 victory at Wigan.

Soccer • 19 Dec 22

Blackpool's Shayne Lavery and Wigan's James McClean battle for the ball

Championship wrap: McClean spurs Wigan fightback

James McClean scored directly from a corner as he helped to spur a second-half comeback for Wigan Athletic, who rallied to beat Blackpool 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 12 Nov 22

James McClean has hit out at the FA's lack of action over sectarian abuse

McClean accuses FA of ignoring sectarian abuse

James McClean has accused English football authorities of turning a blind eye to what he says is "eight years of sickening abuse" over his nationality.

Soccer • 17 Oct 22

The Ireland international will be returning north of Hadrian's Wall

Updated Ross 'thrilled' as McGrath joins Dundee United on loan

Jack Ross got his man at last after Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath joined Dundee United on loan from English Championship side Wigan Athletic until the end of the season.

Soccer • 03 Aug 22

James MccClean in action against Bolton on Saturday

Wigan boss outlines 'better news' on McClean injury

Wigan Athletic are hopeful that James McClean's season is not over after the Republic of Ireland international was sidelined with a knee injury.

Soccer • 06 Apr 22

Troy Parrott scored the opener for MK Dons

Parrott on song as MK Dons push for promotion

Troy Parrott was among the goals as MK Dons moved into the top two in League One for the first time this season after a 2-1 win over rock-bottom Crewe at Stadium MK.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

Jamie McGrath is moving south to England's League One

Hendrick to QPR, McGrath seals move to Wigan

Republic of Ireland duo Jeff Hendrick and Jamie McGrath secured late moves to QPR and Wigan Athletic respectively, both players leaving during the last moments of the January transfer window.

Soccer • 01 Feb 22

Wigan agree sale to Phoenix 2021 Limited

Wigan have announced they have agreed the sale of the club to Phoenix 2021 Limited.

Soccer • 15 Mar 21

John Sheridan has been linked to the Wigan job

John Sheridan linked with switch to Wigan Athletic

John Sheridan's reign as Waterford boss could already be coming to an end with the 55-year-old former Republic of Ireland heavily linked to take over as Wigan Athletic manager.

Soccer • 10 Sep 20

Wigan Athletic have sold a number of players

Administrators offer hope Wigan can begin league season

Administrators for Wigan Athletic are "quietly confident" permission will be granted to begin their league campaign as planned this weekend.

Soccer • 09 Sep 20

The Latics will play in League One next season

Wigan down after losing appeal against points deduction

Wigan have failed in an appeal to get a 12-point deduction for going into administration overturned.

Soccer • 04 Aug 20

Paul Cook: "I have enjoyed some amazing moments with you during that time that will live long"

Paul Cook opens up on Wigan Athletic departure

Paul Cook has resigned as Wigan Athletic boss following the financially troubled club's relegation from the Championship.

Soccer • 01 Aug 20

Paul Cook led Sligo to back-to-back FAI Cups in 2010-11

Paul Cook quits ahead of Wigan points deduction appeal

Paul Cook has reportedly resigned from his role as Wigan manager, ahead of the club's appeal on Friday against a 12-point deduction for entering administration that will see them relegated from the Championship.

Soccer • 29 Jul 20

Paul Cook prowls the sideline during the draw against Fulham

Cook left 'sick' at prospect of relegation for Wigan

Paul Cook said Wigan were hurting and that he felt "physically sick" after a 1-1 draw with Fulham in their final game of the season left them facing relegation.

Soccer • 23 Jul 20

Clubs queuing up to lure Paul Cook after Wigan heroics

Bristol City and Birmingham are fighting it out for Wigan manager Paul Cook, with Middlesbrough also interested in landing the former Sligo Rovers boss.

Soccer • 16 Jul 20

Wigan face a 12-point penalty, which they have appealed against.

Wigan owner blames pandemic for club's financial woes

The owner of Wigan says the coronavirus pandemic "fundamentally undermined" his ability to fund the club and left him with no option but to put it in administration.

Soccer • 07 Jul 20

Wigan Athletic went into administration during the week

MP claims Wigan the victim of a 'major global scandal'

Local MP Lisa Nandy has called for a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Wigan being placed in administration and claims the club is the victim of a "major global scandal".

Soccer • 03 Jul 20

Dave Whelan will be approached by the administrators

Hope for Wigan as potential investors emerge

Gerald Krasner says "10 different people" have already expressed an interest in investing in Wigan after the Championship club entered administration on Wednesday.

Soccer • 02 Jul 20

Paul Cook's side are on a remarkable run of form in the Championship

Wigan go into administration as finances deteriorate

English Championship side Wigan have been placed into administration.

Soccer • 01 Jul 20

Darron Gibson i son the hunt for a new club

Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson released by Wigan

Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson has been released by Wigan Athletic.

Soccer • 23 May 19