Chairman Dave Whelan Stadium JJB Stadium FA Cup Third round | Manager John Benson Second Division 4th League Cup Second round | |
During the 1999–2000 English football season, Wigan Athletic F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
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Season summary
On 1 June 1999, John Benson was appointed as Wigan's manager. As Wigan settled into their new home at the JJB Stadium, Benson's side went 26 league games undefeated, before losing at home to Oldham Athletic on 7 January 2000, Benson picking up 2 Manager of the Month awards in the process. Towards the end of the season Wigan lost their form and found themselves in the play-off final at Wembley against Gillingham. A few days prior to the game, Benson had announced he was stepping down but remained to lead his team out at Wembley and ultimately a 3–2 defeat after being 2–1 up with only 7 minutes of extra time remaining.
Final league table
Results
Wigan Athletic's score comes first
Squad
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Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.