2024–25 Wigan Athletic F.C. season explained

The 2024–25 season is the 93rd season in the history of Wigan Athletic Football Club and their second consecutive season in League One. In addition to the domestic league, the club will also participate in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

The 2024/25 season is also the first season where Wigan Athletic are free from the transfer embargo that was placed upon the club by the English Football League, despite Mike Danson's takeover of the club at the start of the 2023/24 campaign.

Transfers

In

Date	Pos.	Player	From	Fee	Ref.
14 June 2024				£300,000	[1]
21 June 2024				Free
15 July 2024				£200,000	[2]
17 July 2024		Jack Bates		Free	[3]
17 July 2024		Jack Rogers		Free
19 July 2024				Free	[4]
24 July 2024				£350,000	[5]
1 August 2024		Llyton Chapman		Free	[6]
13 August 2024		Tom Costello		Free	[7]
29 August 2024				Undisclosed	[8]
30 August 2024				Undisclosed	[9]
9 September 2024		Finn O'Boyle		Free	[10]
9 September 2024		K'Marni Miller		Free
8 November 2024				Free	[11]

Out

Date	Pos.	Player	To	Fee	Ref.
14 June 2024		Ethan Mitchell		Undisclosed	[12]
21 July 2024				Undisclosed	[13]
15 August 2024				Undisclosed	[14]

Loaned in

Date	Pos.	Player	From	Date until	Ref.
1 July 2024				End of Season	[15]
1 July 2024				End of Season	[16]
25 July 2024				End of Season	[17]
26 July 2024				End of Season	[18]
6 August 2024				End of Season	[19]
28 August 2024				End of Season	[20]

Loaned out

Date	Pos.	Player	To	Date until	Ref.
23 August 2024				End of Season	[21]
5 November 2024				2 January 2025	[22]

Released / Out of Contract

Date	Pos.	Player	Subsequent club	Join date	Ref.
30 June 2024				1 July 2024	[23]
30 June 2024		Dylan Dwyer		1 July 2024	[24]
30 June 2024				1 July 2024	[25] [26]
30 June 2024				1 July 2024
30 June 2024				1 July 2024	[27]
30 June 2024				12 July 2024	[28]
30 June 2024		Matt Wonnacott		26 July 2024	[29]
30 June 2024				31 July 2024	[30]
30 June 2024				22 August 2024	[31]
30 June 2024				30 August 2024	[32]
30 June 2024				5 October 2024	[33]
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
22 August 2024				27 August 2024	[34] [35]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 16 May, Wigan announced their first three pre-season friendlies, against Accrington Stanley, Chorley and Blackburn Rovers.^[36] Four days later, the Latics confirmed a pre-season training camp in Hungary.^[37] A fourth friendly was added on May 28, versus AFC Fylde.^[38] A further two were later confirmed by the club, versus Tranmere Rovers and Barrow.^[39]

Competitions

Overall record

Results by round

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League One

On 26 June, the League One fixtures were announced.^[40]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

Wigan were drawn away to Carlisle United in the first round.^{[41] [42]} .

Away to Cambridge United in the second round.^{[43] [44]}

And away to Mansfield Town in the Third Round.^[45]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Wigan being drawn at home against Barnsley.^[46]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

In the group stage, Wigan were drawn into Northern Group C alongside Carlisle United, Morecambe and Nottingham Forest U21.^{[47] [48]} In the round of 32, Wigan were drawn away against Chesterfield.^{[49] [50]}

Group stage

Knoutout stages

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Notes and References

1. News: Latics Sign Dion Rankine On A Permanent Deal From Chelsea . 13 June 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 13 June 2024 . 13 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613120015/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/june/13/latics-sign-forward-dion-rankine-on-loan-from-chelsea/ . live .
2. News: Will Aimson signs for Wigan Athletic! . 15 July 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 15 July 2024 . 15 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240715215057/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/july/15/will-aimson-signs-for-wigan-athletic--/ . live .
3. News: Jack Bates and Jack Rogers join Latics U21s! . 17 July 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 17 July 2024 . 17 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717172823/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/july/17/jack-bates-and-jack-rogers-join-latics-u21s-/ . live .
4. News: Latics sign midfielder Tyrese Francois! . 19 July 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 19 July 2024.
5. News: Latics Sign Hearts Defender Toby Sibbick! . 24 July 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 24 July 2024.
6. News: Llyton Chapman Signs For Latics U21s! . 1 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 1 August 2024 . 1 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240801175901/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/01/llyton-chapman-signs-for-latics-u21s-/ . live .
7. News: Tom Costello Returns To Wigan Athletic U21s! . 13 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 13 August 2024 . 13 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240813222005/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/13/tom-costello-returns-to-wigan-athletic-u21s-/ . live .
8. News: Jensen Weir returns home to Wigan Athletic on a two-year deal . 29 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 29 August 2024 . 29 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240829184530/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/29/jensen-weir-returns-home-to-wigan-athletic-on-a-two-year-deal/ . live .
9. News: Forward Maleace Asamoah joins Wigan Athletic! . 30 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 30 August 2024 . 30 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240830205746/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/30/deadline-day-signing-maleace-asamoah-joins-wigan-athletic-/ . live .
10. News: Finn O'Boyle & K'Marni Miller Link Up With The Under 21s . 10 September 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 9 September 2024.
11. Web site: Paul Dummett joins Wigan Athletic on short term contract. 8 November 2024.
12. News: Ethan Mitchell Makes Permanent AFC Fylde Switch . 3 June 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 3 June 2024 . 3 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240603212807/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/june/03/ethan-mitchell-makes-afc-fylde-switch/ . live .
13. News: Sean Clare signs for Leyton Orient on a permanent deal . 23 July 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 21 July 2024 . 23 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240723112545/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/july/21/sean-clare-signs-for-leyton-orient-/ . live .
14. News: Charlie Hughes signs for Hull City . 17 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 16 August 2024 . 17 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240817112021/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/16/charlie-hughes-signs-for-hull-city-for-an-undisclosed-fee/ . live .
15. News: Michael Olakigbe Signs On Loan From Brentford . 29 May 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 29 May 2024 . 29 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240529165410/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/may/29/michael-olakigbe-signs-on-loan-from-brentford-/ . live .
16. News: Latics sign defender Calvin Ramsay on loan from Liverpool . 5 June 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 5 June 2024 . 5 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240605205226/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/june/05/latics-sign-defender-calvin-ramsay-on-loan-from-liverpool/ . live .
17. News: Latics Sign Forward Joe Hugill On Loan From Manchester United! . 27 July 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 25 July 2024 . 27 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240727014439/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/july/25/latics-sign-forward--joe-hugill-on-loan-from-manchester-united-/ . live .
18. News: Latics Sign Silko Thomas On Loan! . 27 July 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 26 July 2024 . 27 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240727000325/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/july/26/latics-sign-silko-thomas-on-loan-/ . live .
19. News: Luke Chambers returns to Wigan Athletic on loan! . 6 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 6 August 2024 . 6 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806121517/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/06/Luke-Chambers-returns-to-Wigan-Athletic-on-loan--/ . live .
20. News: Latics sign striker Dale Taylor on loan! . 28 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 28 August 2024 . 28 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240828122901/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/28/latics-sign-striker-dale-taylor-on-loan--/ . live .
21. News: Joe Adams Heads To Bradford City On Loan . 23 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 23 August 2024 . 23 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240823113859/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/23/joe-adams-heads-to-bradford-city-on-loan/ . live .
22. News: Josh Stones Links Up With Oldham Athletic On Loan . 8 November 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 5 November 2024.
23. News: Ben Amos is a Valiant . 1 July 2024 . Port Vale FC . 1 July 2024.
24. News: Warrington Rylands announce new signings and retentions . 14 July 2024 . Warrington Guardian . 26 May 2024 . 14 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240714163744/https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/latest_sport/24346940.warrington-rylands-announce-new-signings-retentions/ . live .
25. News: Wigan Athletic confirms retained list following the 2023/24 season . 13 May 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 10 May 2024.
26. News: Magennis is a Grecian! . 27 June 2024 . Exeter City FC . 27 June 2024 . 27 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240627155549/https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/magennis-grecian . live .
27. News: Charlie Wyke Returns To Brunton Park . 1 July 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 1 July 2024 . 1 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240701134443/https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/charlie-wyke-returns-brunton-park . live .
28. News: Le CF Montréal fait l'acquisition du défenseur anglais Tom Pearce . 14 July 2024 . CF Montreal . 12 July 2024 . French.
29. News: Wonnacott Returns To Plainmoor . 28 July 2024 . Torquay United FC . 26 July 2024 . 27 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240727154753/https://torquayunited.com/wonnacott-returns-to-plainmoor/ . live .
30. News: Luke Brennan Joins the Coasters . 5 August 2024 . AFC Fylde . 31 July 2024 . 31 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240731153314/https://www.afcfylde.co.uk/luke-brennan-joins-the-coasters-2/ . live .
31. News: Lloyd swaps Latics for Lakesiders . 22 August 2024 . Bala Town FC . 22 August 2024.
32. News: Stephen Humphrys joins the Reds! . 31 August 2024 . Barnsley FC . 30 August 2024 . 30 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240830215811/https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2024/august/30/stephen-humphrys-joins-the-reds-/ . live .
33. News: We are delighted . 5 October 2024 . x.com . 5 October 2024.
34. News: Jordan Jones leaves Wigan Athletic by mutual consent . 22 August 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 22 August 2024 . 22 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240822195639/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/august/22/jordan-jones-leaves-wigan-athletic-by-mutual-consent-/ . live .
35. News: Jordan Jones Joins United . 27 August 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 27 August 2024.
36. News: Three Pre-Season Friendlies Confirmed . 16 May 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 16 May 2024 . 16 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240516140056/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/may/16/pre-season-2024-25--three-preseason-friendlies-confirmed/ . live .
37. News: Latics Set For July Pre-Season Training Camp . 20 May 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 20 May 2024 . 20 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240520224449/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/may/20/tics-in-hungary-latics-set-for-july-pre-season-training-camp/ . live .
38. News: July Pre-Season Friendlies Confirmed . 29 May 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 29 May 2024.
39. News: Latics Confirm Full Pre-Season Schedule With Tranmere Rovers Away Fixture . 4 June 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 4 June 2024 . 4 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240604192515/https://wiganathletic.com/news/2024/june/04/Latics-confirm-full-pre-season-schedule-with-Tranmere-Rovers-away-fixture/ . live .
40. News: Birmingham start League One campaign against Reading . 26 June 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2024 . 26 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240626084329/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9777vv461po . live .
41. News: FA Cup First Round Proper Draw Made . 14 October 2024 . The Football Association.
42. News: Latics Round One date vs Carlisle United confirmed . 14 October 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC.
43. News: The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been made . 3 November 2024 . The Football Association.
44. Web site: Latics Round Two date vs Cambridge United confirmed. 3 November 2024. Wigan Athletic FC.
45. Web site: FA Cup third round proper draw. 2 December 2024 . The Football Association .
46. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
47. News: Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 24 June 2024 . English Football League . 24 June 2024.
48. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024 . 27 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240627135647/https://www.efl.com/news/2024/june/27/bristol-street-motors-trophy-group-stage-confirmed/ . live .
49. News: Vertu Trophy: Round of 32 ties confirmed . 26 November 2024 . English Football League . 22 November 2024.
50. News: Latics date with Chesterfield confirmed . 3 December 2024 . Wigan Athletic FC . 27 November 2024.