Season 2008/09: 11th place

Nickname: The Latics

Stadium: DW Stadium, Wigan
Capacity: 25,135
Away end: North Stand

Song they run out to: The Battle, by Hans Zimmer

Top scorer 08/09: Amr Zaki (10 goals)

Manager: Roberto Martinez
Assistant Manager: Graeme Jones

Home kit: Blue and white striped shirts, blue shorts, white socks.
Away kit:Yellow shirts, black shorts, black socks.

• Div Two: 2003
• Div Three: 1997

Did you know?
At a mere 76 years old, Wigan Athletic are currently the youngest club in the Barclays Premier League.

More information:

• Wigan Athletic official website

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