Players who played for Blackpool and Wigan Athletic
Which footballers have played for both Blackpool and Wigan Athletic? It's exactly the kind of link that wins rounds of The Connection, our football trivia game. Every player below has been checked against his career record, including loan spells.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 10 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Blackpool | Wigan Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Ormerod | England | 1997–2001 & 2009–2012 | 2005 loan |
| Steven Caldwell | Scotland | 2001 loan | 2010–2011 |
| Gareth Farrelly | Republic of Ireland | 2006–2007 | 2004 |
| Emmerson Boyce | Barbados / England | 2015–2016 | 2006–2015 |
| Grant Holt | England | 2008 loan | 2013–2016 |
| Callum McManaman | England | 2011–2012 loan | 2009–2015 & 2018–2019 & 2023–present |
| Lee Evans | Wales | 2024–2026 | 2017–2018 & 2018–2019 & 2019–2021 |
| Ashley Fletcher | England | 2024–2026 | 2022–2023 loan |
| Matt Gilks | England / Scotland | – | – |
| Stephen Crainey | Scotland | – | – |
Quick facts
- 10 players in our verified list have played for both Blackpool and Wigan Athletic.
- The most common countries are England (5), Scotland (2), Republic of Ireland (1).
- Five players made the link through a loan spell, including Brett Ormerod and Steven Caldwell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Blackpool and Wigan Athletic?
10 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Blackpool and Wigan Athletic, including Ashley Fletcher, Grant Holt and Steven Caldwell.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Five players made the link through a loan spell, including Brett Ormerod and Steven Caldwell.
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