On 11 March 2023, Wigan released a statement explaining that there was a delay in meeting wage obligations, due to liquidity issues and that the EFL are aware of the situation.

[1] On 20 March 2023, Wigan were deducted three points by the EFL, having previously been given a suspended penalty for a similar issue.

They were also charged, and sanctioned for failing to meet terms of contracts in June, July and October 2022.

On 10 June the Latics announced their initial pre-season schedule, which included a training camp in Spain.

[45] On 9 July, Wigan played an unannounced friendly against their main rivals Bolton Wanderers.