Blackpool FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
- Assistant 2 Rob Hyde (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Aug | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Port Vale FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | Exeter City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Wigan Athletic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #16 |
| 60 | Points | 56 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 14 / 14 / 18 |
| 54 | Scored | 49 |
| 65 | Conceded | 58 |
| -11 | GD | -9 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.22 |
| 37% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Blackpool FC have kicked off against Wigan Athletic FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 4' Jordan Rhodes puts Blackpool FC on the lead.
- 9' Over 9 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 14' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jake Beesley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 19' Babajide Adeeko is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 31' The referee calls foul for Matthew Pennington. He receives a card.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Shaun Maloney might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' Jensen Weir is having his name booked by the referee on 37.
- 42' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 47' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 52' Callum McManaman was booked on 52.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' The whistle greets Sean Clare as he departs to be replaced by James Balagizi.
- 63' The whistle greets Jensen Weir as he departs to be replaced by Matty Virtue.
- 64' Time for substitution for Wigan Athletic FC. Callum McManaman is replaced by Jonny Smith.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matty Virtue on 65 minutes.
- 70' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a card on 70.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Josh Magennis. He replaces Matthew Smith on 74 minute.
- 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
- 82' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Jake Beesley has done his job and it is now time for Owen Dale to step up.
- 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 89' Assisted by Stephen Humphrys with the perfectly-timed delivery and Josh Magennis makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 90' Stephen Humphrys was booked on 90.
- Wigan Athletic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Blackpool FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
-
8
Albie Morgan ↓ Kenneth Dougall 82'
- 3
- 2
-
15
Jensen Weir ↓ Matty Virtue 63'
- 6
- 32
-
18
Jake Beesley ↓ Owen Dale 82'
- 20
- 22
Bench
- 21
- 1
-
7
Owen Dale ↑ 82'
- 11
- 10
-
17
Matty Virtue ↑ 63'
-
12
Kenneth Dougall ↑ 82'
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
7
Sean Clare ↓ James Balagizi 59'
- 3
-
20
Callum McManaman ↓ Jonny Smith 64'
- 19
- 11
- 2
-
8
Matthew Smith ↓ Josh Magennis 74'
- 1
- 26
- 4
Bench
- 12
-
28
Josh Magennis ↑ 74'
- 21
-
18
Jonny Smith ↑ 64'
- 22
-
24
James Balagizi ↑ 59'
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 3 |
| Ellis Simms | 2 |
| Gary Madine | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 1 |
| Kenneth Dougall | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Scott Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2023-09-02
Blackpool FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2023-08-26
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Barnsley FC
L
2023-08-19
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–4
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2023-08-15
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-08-12
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-08-05
Derby County FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
53%
Blackpool FC or Wigan Athletic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.