1978–79 Wigan Athletic F.C. season Match results League

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance | Goalscorers_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 26 December 1978 | Crewe Alexandra | Home | 1–0 | 7586 | Houghton |
| 22 | 30 December 1978 | Aldershot | Home | 3–2 | 7289 | Moore, Houghton (2) |
| 23 | 9 January 1979 | Port Vale | Away | 1–2 | 3744 | Wright (pen.) |
| 24 | 3 February 1979 | Portsmouth | Home | 2–0 | 8289 | Wright, Corrigan |
| 25 | 14 February 1979 | Wimbledon | Home | 1–2 | 6704 | Purdie (pen.) |
| 26 | 17 February 1979 | Huddersfield Town | Home | 2–1 | 7420 | Ward (2) |
| 27 | 24 February 1979 | Doncaster Rovers | Away | 1–0 | 4612 | Wright |
| 28 | 28 February 1979 | York City | Home | 1–1 | 5896 | Houghton |
| 29 | 3 March 1979 | Barnsley | Home | 1–1 | 9427 | Wright |
| 30 | 10 March 1979 | Northampton Town | Away | 4–2 | 2275 | Brownbill (2), Purdie, Corrigan |