2014–15 Wigan Athletic F.C. season
season of football team
The 2014–15 season was Wigan Athletic's second consecutive season in the Championship and fourth overall.
Season summary
Considered one of the favourites for promotion at the start of the season, Wigan failed to live up to expectations, and won only three of their first 17 league games, with manager Uwe Rösler being sacked in November after the club slipped into the bottom three of the league table. Results failed to improve under replacement manager Malky Mackay, who was also sacked after only four months in charge. The club's relegation to League One was confirmed on 28 April.
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Loan In
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Loan Out
Football League Championship
Results
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Pre-season matches
Championship
The fixtures for the 2014–15 season were announced on 18 June 2014 at 9am.
League Cup
The draw for the first round was made on 17 June 2014 at 10am. Wigan Athletic were drawn at away to Burton Albion.
FA Cup
The draw for the third round was made on 8 December 2014 at 7pm. Wigan Athletic were drawn away to local rivals Bolton Wanderers.
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