Wigan Athletic F.C., a privately owned entity headquartered in the United Kingdom, was founded in 1932, employs approximately 170 individuals, and operates in the spectator sports sector, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company is an English professional association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, with its team competing in the Championship, which is the second tier of the English football league system.
Anthony Cole-Johnson informed Wigan Athletic on September 29, 2026, that he would step aside from his position as Chief Executive Officer due to a change in his personal circumstances. Cole-Johnson, who joined the club in August, will serve a one-month notice period to facilitate a smooth handover. Previously, on September 11, the club invited supporters' groups to apply for seats on its new Fan Advisory Board, with applications closing on September 25. Earlier in August, on the 14th, Wigan Athletic signed defender Finley Burns on a permanent three-year deal with an option for an additional year, following his departure from Manchester City. The 23-year-old center-back joined with extensive Championship and League One experience from loan spells at Swansea City, Stevenage, Hull City, and Reading. This followed the club's recognition on August 12, when it was named in the top three for Best Food & Drink and Best Overall at The Padded Seat 2026 Awards.
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Wigan Athletic F.C. offers 4 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Wigan Athletic F.C.'s product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and media and TV services.
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Wigan Athletic F.C.'s revenues were less than $50M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Wigan Athletic F.C.'s revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is video streaming. For full access to Wigan Athletic F.C.'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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