Wigan Robin Park F.C.
Wigan Robin Park FC is a semi-professional football club from Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.
The Robins have two senior sides, the first team competes in the North West Counties League Premier Division, and the reserve team competes in the Fourth Division of the Manchester Football League. The club play their home games at the Robin Park Arena on Loire Drive, adjacent to the DW Stadium.
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