The last time The Imps played today’s opponents Wigan Athletic away from home was on Tuesday 27th April 1999 at Springfield Park in Division Two, in front of a crowd of 3,728.
Ahead of today’s match, we have done a Q&A with a Wigan Athletic supporter, so thank you to Anthony for answering our questions.
If you would like to get involved with the conversation on 100% Imps, you can join our Wigan Athletic v Lincoln City Match Thread! We have also published a Lincoln City v Wigan Athletic Quiz, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Every page view helps raise money for Lincoln City Football Club!
How long have you supported Wigan Athletic?
20 years.
Where did you finish last season?
Mid-table in the Championship if not for the EFL’s rubbish fit and proper test.
What do you think of your manager?
Leam Richardson (Caretaker) is class considering what the club has been through and just the fact we are in with a chance of survival would be an amazing achievement considering what the clubs been through.
What are your hopes and expectations for the 2020/21 season?
Survival.
One(s) to watch?
Christopher Merrie brilliant young talent who has been a breath of fresh air (battling midfielder).
Which teams you think will finish in the top six in League One?
Hull, Lincoln, Peterborough, Sunderland, Oxford and Portsmouth.
Which teams do you think will finish in the bottom four in League One?
Us (unfortunately), Swindon, Northampton and Wimbledon.
What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?
Great team who love to play very nice to see a little team doing so well I hope you go up.
What do you think the score will be?
1-1 I think we will get a result after the back of a bad defeat.
Random fact about your Club?</strong
We went to Wembley 4 times in 12 months.
If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?
Top Hopper. Good number 9.
What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as a Wigan Athletic supporter?
Winning the FA Cup and losing to Chorley in the FA Cup.
Who would you say is your most underrated player?
Will Keane (has a touch of class on his day).
Do you have a Supporters Trust and what role do they play at the Club?
Yes, we do, and they are playing a vital part in trying to help us find a good owner for the club.
Which was your favourite match involving Wigan Athletic?
Beating Manchester City when we were in League one and they were unbeaten all season in the top flight #GriggsOnFire.
Which was your least favourite match involving Wigan Athletic?
Fulham last game of the season (getting relegated due to the EFL’s incompetence).
Do you have a Former Players Association at Wigan Athletic?
Don’t think so.
What is the best thing about Wigan?
WIGAN ATHLETIC and Galloway pie shop!!!
Have a go at our Lincoln City v Wigan Athletic Quiz below:
One Wigan Athletic Supporter Talks To Vital Lincoln City:https://t.co/mHl4Ikr8ns#WAFC #ImpsAsOne #ProudToBeImps pic.twitter.com/UkWWdug6JI
— Vital Lincoln City (@VitalLincoln) February 20, 2021
