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

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance | Goalscorers_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 14 March 1979 | Torquay United | Home | 3–1 | 5722 | Moore (2), Hinnigan |
| 32 | 17 March 1979 | Stockport County | Home | 2–0 | 7610 | Wright, Smart |
| 33 | 19 March 1979 | Rochdale | Away | 2–0 | 3621 | Purdie, Moore |
| 34 | 24 March 1979 | Grimsby Town | Away | 1–3 | 8252 | Wigginton (o.g.) |
| 35 | 28 March 1979 | Hereford United | Home | 0–0 | 4876 |  |
| 36 | 31 March 1979 | Bournemouth | Home | 1–0 | 5527 | Houghton |
| 37 | 3 April 1979 | Hartlepool United | Away | 1–1 | 2081 | Houghton |
| 38 | 7 April 1979 | Torquay United | Away | 1–1 | 2969 | Houghton |
| 39 | 13 April 1979 | Port Vale | Home | 5–3 | 8452 | Houghton (3), Brownbill, Moore |
| 40 | 14 April 1979 | Crewe Alexandra | Away | 1–1 | 4604 | Purdie (pen.) |