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

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance | Goalscorers_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 August 1978 | Hereford United | Away | 0–0 | 5674 |  |
| 2 | 23 August 1978 | Grimsby Town | Home | 0–3 | 9227 |  |
| 3 | 26 August 1978 | Reading | Away | 0–2 | 4788 |  |
| 4 | 2 September 1978 | Newport County | Home | 2–3 | 5319 | Hinnigan, Purdie |
| 5 | 9 September 1978 | Wimbledon | Away | 1–2 | 3217 | Corrigan |
| 6 | 13 September 1978 | Rochdale | Home | 3–0 | 5746 | Wright, Corrigan, Hinnigan |
| 7 | 16 September 1978 | Bradford City | Home | 1–3 | 7090 | Purdie |
| 8 | 23 September 1978 | York City | Away | 1–0 | 3307 | Gore |
| 9 | 26 September 1978 | Portsmouth | Away | 0–1 | 13902 |  |
| 10 | 30 September 1978 | Scunthorpe United | Home | 1–0 | 4459 | Brownbill |