The 2006–07 Wigan Athletic F.C. season was the club's 29th season in the Football League and their second season in the Premier League.
Season summary
The club struggled to repeat the successes of its previous season and fell victim to "second season syndrome". They were knocked out of both domestic cups at the first round of entry, and finished 17th in the league after securing Premier League survival on the last day of the season in an away win against Sheffield United, who were relegated instead on goal difference.
A day after the end of the season, manager Paul Jewell resigned after six years in charge of the club. His assistant manager Chris Hutchings was appointed as his replacement. Summer signing Emile Heskey (signed for a record fee of £5.5 million) finished the season as the club's top goalscorer with a total of nine goals, and left-back Leighton Baines won the Supporters' Player of the Year award, and the Players' Player award.
Final league table
Results
Wigan Athletic's score comes first
Legend
FA Premier League
Results by matchday
FA Cup
League Cup
Squad
Left club during season
Transfers
In
Out
Released
Loans in
Loans out
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Up to end of season
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Notes
A. For more information about this transfer, see Webster ruling. B. Kirkland initially signed on a six-month loan, but the deal was made permanent on 27 October 2006. C. Haestad initially signed on loan until the end of the season, but the deal was ended early. D. Cywka was initially loaned out for a month, but the deal was later extended. E. Pollitt was initially loaned out for a month, but was recalled early by Wigan