2005–06 Wigan Athletic F.C. season
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The 2005–06 Wigan Athletic season was the club's 28th season in the Football League and their first ever season in the top division of English football, following their promotion from the Championship the season before.
2005–06 season | |||
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Chairman | Dave Whelan | ||
Manager | Paul Jewell | ||
Premier League | 10th | ||
FA Cup | Fourth round | ||
League Cup | Runners-up | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Henri Camara (12) All: Jason Roberts (14) | ||
Highest home attendance | 25,023 (vs. Liverpool, Premier League, 11 February) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 3,346 (vs. AFC Bournemouth, League Cup, 20 September) | ||
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Despite starting the season as one of the favourites for relegation,[1][2] Wigan managed to exceed expectations with a nine-match unbeaten run early in the season, occupying second place behind runaway leaders Chelsea at one stage. The club eventually finished the season in tenth place.
Wigan also reached the final of the League Cup, the club's first ever appearance in a major cup final. They lost the match 4–0 to Manchester United.