The 2012-13 campaign was defined by a dramatic fight for survival in League One, yet was immortalized by an incredible FA Cup run for The Latics. Amid managerial changes, the team reached the Fifth Round after famous giant-killings against Nottingham Forest and a sensational 3-2 upset over Liverpool, where Matt Smith became a hero. Leading the line was new signing Jose Baxter, whose 13 league goals were crucial as newly-appointed Lee Johnson successfully steered the club to a 19th-place finish and secured their third-tier status.