2025–26 Wigan Athletic F.C. season
94th season in existence of Wigan Athletic FC
The 2025–26 season was the 94th season in the history of Wigan Athletic Football Club, and their third consecutive season in League One. In addition to the domestic league, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.
Managerial changes
On 7 February, Ryan Lowe was dismissed as role as the club's head coach, after forty-nine games in charge and a 24.49% win ratio. Nine days later, Gary Caldwell was appointed as the new manager, joining from Exeter City for a compensation fee.
Transfers and contracts
In
Out
Loaned in
Loaned out
Released / Out of Contract
New Contract
Pre-season and friendlies
On 30 May, Wigan Athletic announced their first pre-season fixtute to be against Curzon Ashton during a warm-weather training camp in Campoamor, Spain. Five days later, three friendlies were confirmed against Chorley, Accrington Stanley and Tranmere Rovers.
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
Competitions
Overall record
League table
Results summary
Results by round
League One
On 26 June, the League One fixtures were announced.
Win
Draw
Loss
Postponed
FA Cup
Wigan were drawn at home to Hemel Hempstead Town in the first round and to Barrow in the second round. They were then drawn away to Preston North End in the third round and to Arsenal in the fourth round.
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
EFL Cup
Wigan were drawn at home to Notts County in the first round, at home to Stockport County in the second round, and at home to Wycombe Wanderers in the third round.
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