Wigan Athletic struggles at bottom of League One ahead of Reading clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Wigan Athletic sits last in League One, having earned just four points from eight matches. The team has one win, which came at home against MK Dons in early September. Wigan's recent form includes three losses and one draw in their last five games. Manager Gary Caldwell, in his second stint, aims to improve results after a 1-0 loss to Stevenage most recently. Wigan will host Reading this weekend, a team they struggled against last season.
- •Wigan earned four points from eight matches this season.
- •Gary Caldwell is in his second stint as Wigan manager.
- •Wigan's only win came against MK Dons in early September.
- •The team lost to Stevenage 1-0 in their last match.
- •Wigan hosts Reading, who beat them twice last season.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Opposition Lowdown: Rock-Bottom Wigan Athletic
"Reading will be looking to make it back-to-back away wins this weekend when they travel north to take on Wigan. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.
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