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· English Carabao Cup
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Injury & availability report · 2
Barnsley
- OutConor HourihaneConor Hourihane provides update on Barnsley's injury listBarnsley Chronicle
Wigan Athletic
- UnknownGary CaldwellWigan Athletic boss Gary Caldwell airs heartfelt message to Nico Lawrence after injury ends AFC Fylde friendlyWigan Today
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Team News57m ago · 5 sourcesNew
Team news | Barnsley (A)
TEAM NEWS | OPENING DAY REDS TO FACE WIGAN ATHLETIC | Barnsley FC - Official Site · Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic live score, H2H and lineups · Plymouth Argyle, Barnsley among five clubs interested in loan deal for Hull City prospect
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Pundit2h ago · 5 sources
BARNSLEY VS WIGAN ATHLETIC | CARABAO CUP ROUND ONE
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley | August 8, 2026 | League Cup Matchup · Carabao Cup: Barnsley 1-1 Wigan Athletic (6-5 pens) - Tykes progress · Barnsley 1-1 Wigan Athletic (6-5 on pens): Barnsley win Carabao Cup shootout
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Pundit4h ago · 5 sources
Finley Burns: Wigan Athletic sign Manchester City defender
U's Matchday: Wigan Athletic · Blackpool boss shares problem for ex-Wigan Athletic man following Grimsby Town absence
BBCWigan TodayCambridge UnitedBlackpool GazetteWigan Athletic FC
Team News19h ago · 4 sources
Burns joins Wigan on permanent transfer
Wigan Athletic Set For Major Cash Windfall Following Leeds United Transfer Decision · Wigan Athletic set to complete loan swoop for Fulham midfielder
Manchester City FCWigan TodayFootball LowdownThe72
Injury13d ago · 3 sources
Wigan Athletic boss Gary Caldwell airs heartfelt message to Nico Lawrence after injury ends AFC Fylde friendly
Wigan Athletic beat AFC Fylde as serious Nico Lawrence injury brings pre-season friendly to early end · Latest injury news as Reading FC prepare to host Wigan Athletic · Blackpool injury update issued with status of ex-Wigan Athletic man…
Wigan TodayWokingham.TodayBlackpool Gazette
Injury113d ago · 5 sources
Conor Hourihane provides update on Barnsley's injury list
JOSH EARL ON RETURN FROM INJURY AND VICTORY | Barnsley FC - Official Site · Arne Slot hit with Conor Bradley injury blow as he vows to go strong against Barnsley | Liverpool · Cardiff City news: Injured Yousef Salech still absent for…
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