Aston Villa FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aston Villa FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — Championship .
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Shaun Hudson
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee Mark Heywood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Aston Villa FC and Wigan Athletic FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Wigan Athletic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 13' A goal from the Wales international James Chester! He fires home on 13 to make it 1-0!
- 18' Aston Villa FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 23' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 28' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aston Villa FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 38' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Cook might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' Nick Powell doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' Over 46 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 50' It’s a booking for Wigan Athletic FC player. Callum McManaman gets a Yellow card.
- 54' Lee Evans gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Callum McManaman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 55' Callum Connolly is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the defender.
- 58' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a Yellow card on 58.
- 63' Chey Dunkley is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 65' Aston Villa FC ring the changes. Axel Tuanzebe has done his job and it is now time for Albert Adomah to step up.
- 66' Chey Dunkley was booked on 66.
- 68' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Nick Powell is replaced by Josh Windass on 68 minute.
- 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aston Villa FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 74' Andre Green makes way for Rushian Hepburn-Murphy at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aston Villa FC.
- 79' Aston Villa FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 81' James Vaughan is replacing Will Grigg for the Wigan Athletic FC side.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Grealish argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 87' Time for substitution for Aston Villa FC. Jonathan Kodjia is replaced by Conor Hourihane.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Birkir Bjarnason gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Wigan Athletic FC. Lee Evans will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 3-2.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 15
- 27
- 20
- 21
- 5
-
4
Axel Tuanzebe ↓ Albert Adomah 65'
- 10
- 26
- 1
- 7
Bench
- 3
-
37
Albert Adomah ↑ 65'
-
14
Conor Hourihane ↑ 87'
- 6
-
29
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy ↑ 74'
- 23
- 24
Coach
Steve Bruce
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 3
-
15
Callum McManaman ↓ Lee Evans 54'
- 26
- 1
- 22
- 17
-
25
Nick Powell ↓ Josh Windass 68'
-
9
Will Grigg ↓ James Vaughan 81'
- 21
- 12
Bench
-
36
Lee Evans ↑ 54'
- 23
- 14
- 18
-
8
James Vaughan ↑ 81'
-
10
Josh Windass ↑ 68'
- 7
Coach
Paul Cook
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Connolly | 1 |
| Chey Dunkley | 1 |
| Nick Powell | 1 |
| Joe Garner | 1 |
| Callum Connolly | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Chey Dunkley | 1 |
| Gary Roberts | 1 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.21
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aston Villa FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
47%
Aston Villa FC or Wigan Athletic FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 20% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.