Cambridge United FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ruebyn Ricardo (England)
- Assistant 1 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)
- Assistant 2 Conor Farrell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Exeter City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Mansfield Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Stockport County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Exeter City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Sep | Stevenage FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Abbey Stadium as Cambridge United FC face off against Wigan Athletic FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Elias Kachunga makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 5.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Wigan Athletic FC is showing some good football. However, Wigan Athletic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Wigan Athletic FC ring the changes. Jensen Weir has done his job and it is now time for Thelo Aasgaard to step up.
- 22' Sam Tickle adds to his 0 season tally! Wigan Athletic FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Morrison made 383 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cambridge United FC and Wigan Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. K'Marni Miller is hanging James Carragher on the field on 46 minute.
- 47' The referee has no hesitation. Danny Andrew is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 47.
- 52' Wigan Athletic FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' The 32-year-old Jordan Cousins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Bennett argues furiously but the card stands.
- 63' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 63 minute. Ryan Loft leaves to be changed by Brandon Njoku.
- 68' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cambridge United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Scott Smith.
- 74' Elias Kachunga has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 74.
- 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
- 81' The crowd applauds James Brophy as he leaves the pitch. James Gibbons steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 83' K'Marni Miller catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 83.
- 85' Vicente Reyes was booked on 85.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Korey Smith.
- 89' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Elias Kachunga is withdrawn and Jordan Cousins gets his opportunity.
- Wigan Athletic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Cambridge United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
7
James Brophy ↓ James Gibbons 81'
-
10
Elias Kachunga ↓ Jordan Cousins 89'
- 5
- 3
- 4
-
18
Ryan Loft ↓ Brandon Njoku 63'
- 15
-
9
Dan N'Lundulu ↓ Sullay Kaikai 81'
- 27
- 2
Bench
-
11
Sullay Kaikai ↑ 81'
-
24
Jordan Cousins ↑ 89'
-
26
James Gibbons ↑ 81'
- 6
- 16
- 45
-
34
Brandon Njoku ↑ 63'
Coach
Garry Monk
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
6
Jensen Weir ↓ Thelo Aasgaard 20'
- 15
- 2
-
8
Matthew Smith ↓ Tyrese Francois 63'
- 1
- 21
- 23
- 28
- 11
- 29
Bench
- 17
-
35
Tyrese Francois ↑ 63'
-
10
Thelo Aasgaard ↑ 20'
- 25
- 12
- 7
-
41
K'Marni Miller ↑ 46'
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 |
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Martial Godo | 1 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
| Danny Andrew | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Adam May | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-10-19
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-10-05
Exeter City FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-09-28
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2024-09-21
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-09-14
Mansfield Town FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-10-19
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-10-05
Stockport County FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-10-01
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2024-09-28
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Exeter City FC
D
2024-09-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Stevenage FC
D
2024-09-21
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
54%
Cambridge United FC or Wigan Athletic FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.