Wigan have only been in the football league for 30 years after they were elected into the old division four in 1978 but have made rapid progress since and are now a proud Premiership club.
The Latics, as they are known, struggled in the lower divisions after gaining entry into the league but their fortunes changed in 1995 when millionaire owner Dave Whelan took charge.
Whelan pumped cash into the club and along with manager Paul Jewell helped Wigan take Wigan into the Premiership where they have been for the last three seasons.
Jewell left the club in the summer of 2007 and Wigan are now managed by former Birmingham boss Steve Bruce, who took over the reigns from Chris Hutchings just two months into last season.
Wigan share their 25,000 capacity JJB Stadium with the rugby league club Wigan Warriors after leaving their former home Springfield Park.
Prominent players in the squad for 2008/09 season include: Emile Heskey, Jason Koumas, Amr Zaki and Lee Cattermole, while heroes of the past include Mike Newell, Leighton Baines and Nathan Ellington.
Wigan are reportedly leading the chase for Manchester City's out-of-favour £4million-rated defender Nedum Onuoha.
Steve Bruce claims his decision to wait until Ryan Taylor was fully fit before playing him following a six-month lay-off has paid off.
Wigan manager Steve Bruce has warned Emile Heskey and Amr Zaki they are not guaranteed to return against Everton on Monday night.
Aston Villa are ready to jump the queue with a renewed offer in January for Wigan striker Emile Heskey, according to reports.
Wigan face competition from TSV Hoffenheim for the signature of red hot Ecuador striker Cristian 'Chucho' Benitez.
Wigan owner Dave Whelan admits boss Steve Bruce will earn a bigger job but still hopes "the day never comes".
Mido has insisted he is happy to stay at Middlesbrough after speculation suggested he could be on the move to Wigan in January.
Wigan are being linked with a £6million swoop for Middlesbrough striker Mido as doubts surround Emile Heskey's future.
Titus Bramble returned to haunt his former club with a last-minute equaliser to snatch Wigan a much-deserved 2-2 draw with Newcastle.
Wigan boss Steve Bruce insists loan striker Amr Zaki will see the season out at the JJB and not leave in January.
Wigan boss Steve Bruce hopes to conclude a deal for Ecuador striker Cristian Benitez with Amr Zaki's future in the balance.
Steve Bruce has described Wigan's clash at Newcastle this weekend as a 'very big game' for Latics as they look to end a poor run.
Wigan have doubts over both Chris Kirkland and Emile Heskey ahead of the clash with Newcastle, with late decisions to be made.
Egyptian giants Zamalek have sparked a scramble by claiming they're free to sell on-loan Latics striker Amr Zaki to the highest bidder.
Titus Bramble has urged his Wigan team-mates to relish the chance to knock Arsenal out of the Carling Cup.
