2002–03 Wigan Athletic F.C. season
During the 2002–03 English football season, Wigan Athletic F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.Season summary
After considerable investment into the team, Wigan won promotion to the second tier of English football by winning the Second Division with 100 points, 14 clear of runners-up Crewe. It was their highest-ever finish in the Football League.
In the Carling Cup, Wigan reached the quarter finals with wins over Premiership sides West Bromwich Albion, Manchester City and Fulham before being knocked out by Blackburn Rovers after a 2-0 home loss.Squad
Left club during season
Starting 11
- GK: #1, John Filan, 55
- RB: #19, Nicky Eaden, 45
- CB: #4, Matt Jackson, 55
- CB: #5, Jason De Vos, 49
- LB: #3, Stephen McMillan, 32
- RM: #20, Gary Teale, 33
- CM: #16, Tony Dinning, 42
- CM: #7, Andy Liddell, 36
- LM: #10, Lee McCulloch, 35
- CF: #9, Nathan Ellington, 48
- CF: #8, Neil Roberts 33
