Wigan Diggers

About the Club

Wigan Diggers were founded in 1881, part of the game's rapid growth through the 1880s. Based in Wigan, the club plays its home matches at The Pit Ground, turning out in red / white thin stripes. Wigan Diggers are chasing promotion to the Elite Division from the second tier of the Alliance Leagues.

Club Facts

Founded1881

LocationWigan

Home GroundThe Pit Ground

DivisionAlliance Division 2

Kit ColoursRed / White thin stripes

Financial Report

Revenue

£28,134,890

Expenditure

£17,536,180

Profit / Loss

£10,598,710

Wage-to-Revenue

41.7% (cap: 60%)

Revenue

Broadcasting£11,572,615

Commercial & Sponsorship£9,570,825

Matchday£6,991,451

Total Revenue£28,134,890

Expenditure

Playing Staff (wages)£11,718,757

Management£470,864

Coaching Staff£402,629

Scouting Staff£187,613

Youth Setup Staff£233,405

Ground & Operations Staff£286,968

Administrative Staff£207,283

Support Staff£301,278

Ground & Facilities£782,276

Travel & Logistics£604,958

Food, Drink & Nutrition£265,757

Training£437,768

Transfers & Loans (net)£902,867

Fines & Penalties£50,746

Youth Development Investment£408,300

Cup & Competition Entry£37,118

Insurance & Contingency£237,593

Total Expenditure£17,536,180