Cambridge United FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 2

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FA Cup · 2024-25

Cambridge United FC

1 – 2

Full Time

Wigan Athletic FC

Sat 30 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC Abbey Stadium 3,830 HT 45' · FT 45'

Brandon Njoku 77' 1–0

1–1 85' Thelo Aasgaard

1–2 119' Jonny Smith

Ryan Loft 21' Y

Dan N'Lundulu 27' Y

Shayne Lavery 81' Y

Y 90' Maleace Asamoah

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — FA Cup at Abbey Stadium.

Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

Referee Zac Kennard-Kettle (England)
Assistant 1
Assistant 2 Conor Farrell

Head-to-Head

Cambridge United FC 8 games · Avg 3.1 goals Wigan Athletic FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-11-30 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC 2024-10-19 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2024-04-01 Cambridge United FC 3–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-09-16 Wigan Athletic FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC 2022-04-16 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
30 Nov	Wigan Athletic FC	H	1–2	L
26 Nov	Bolton Wanderers FC	H	1–1	D
23 Nov	Northampton Town FC	A	0–0	D
16 Nov	Barnsley FC	H	1–1	D
09 Nov	Peterborough United FC	A	1–6	L
02 Nov	Woking FC	A	1–0	W

Wigan Athletic FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
30 Nov	Cambridge United FC	A	2–1	W
26 Nov	Northampton Town FC	H	2–1	W
23 Nov	Barnsley FC	A	1–0	W
09 Nov	Wycombe Wanderers FC	H	0–1	L
02 Nov	Carlisle United FC	A	2–0	W
28 Oct	Blackpool FC	A	2–2	D

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

100% Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Wigan Athletic FC

0-15

1/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

1/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

1/–

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Wigan Athletic FC

Morgan Fox	2 G
Jon Mellish	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cambridge United FC is hosting Wigan Athletic FC for another epic battle.
5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shaun Maloney will be considering his options from the bench.
20' The travelling Wigan Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
21' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a card on 21.
26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Danny Andrew is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dan N'Lundulu.
32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
36' Cambridge United FC make a change. Sullay Kaikai trudges off to be replaced by Korey Smith on 36 minutes.
41' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cambridge United FC that had 203 games and scored 213 goals.
46' Shayne Lavery is replacing Jordan Cousins for the Cambridge United FC side.
51' Steven Sessegnon, a England defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
56' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 56 minute. Dion Rankine leaves to be changed by Maleace Asamoah.
61' It’s high time Shaun Maloney made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
66' Cambridge United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
71' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
73' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 73 minute. Scott Smith leaves to be changed by Matthew Smith.
74' The crowd applauds Dan N'Lundulu as he leaves the pitch. Brandon Njoku steps in for Cambridge United FC.
77' A goal from the England international Brandon Njoku! He fires home on 77 to make it 1-0!
81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shayne Lavery.
81' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Callum McManaman comes on to replace Babajide Adeeko.
85' Goal! Thelo Aasgaard scores his 35 goal in 391 matches.
90' It’s a booking for Wigan Athletic FC player. Maleace Asamoah gets a card.
Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Wigan Athletic FC players.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
James Brophy
11
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Korey Smith 36'
10
Elias Kachunga
24
Jordan Cousins ↓ Shayne Lavery 46'
3
Danny Andrew
6
Kelland Watts
18
Ryan Loft ↓ Michael Morrison 46'
16
Zeno Ibsen Rossi ↓ Emmanuel Longelo 105'
9
Dan N'Lundulu ↓ Brandon Njoku 74'
27
Vicente Reyes
2
Liam Bennett

Bench

14
Korey Smith ↑ 36'
5
Michael Morrison ↑ 46'
1
Jack Stevens
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 46'
45
Emmanuel Longelo ↑ 105'
–
Amaru Kaunda
34
Brandon Njoku ↑ 74'

Coach Garry Monk

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

17
Toby Sibbick
5
Steven Sessegnon ↓ Luke Robinson 73'
4
Will Aimson
15
Jason Kerr
10
Thelo Aasgaard
1
Sam Tickle
21
Scott Smith ↓ Matthew Smith 73'
28
Dale Taylor
16
Babajide Adeeko ↓ Callum McManaman 81'
7
Dion Rankine ↓ Maleace Asamoah 56'
29
Silko Thomas ↓ Jonny Smith 56'

Bench

20
Callum McManaman ↑ 81'
6
Jensen Weir
8
Matthew Smith ↑ 73'
18
Jonny Smith ↑ 56'
23
James Carragher
12
Tom Watson
19
Luke Robinson ↑ 73'
14
Chris Sze
37
Maleace Asamoah ↑ 56'

Coach Shaun Maloney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Gassan Ahadme	2
Joe Ironside	2
Thelo Aasgaard	2
Callum Lang	1
Adam May	1
Elias Kachunga	1
Luke Robinson	1
Tom Naylor	1

Head to Head

Cambridge United FC Form

2024-11-30 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-11-26 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-11-23 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2024-11-16 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2024-11-09 Peterborough United FC 6–1 Cambridge United FC L 2024-11-02 Woking FC 0–1 Cambridge United FC W

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2024-11-30 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2024-11-26 Wigan Athletic FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC W 2024-11-23 Barnsley FC 0–1 Wigan Athletic FC W 2024-11-09 Wigan Athletic FC 0–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2024-11-02 Carlisle United FC 0–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2024-10-28 Blackpool FC 2–2 Wigan Athletic FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.28 Cambridge United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.27 Wigan Athletic FC xG

I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Wigan Athletic FC 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Cambridge United FC35% Draw30% Wigan Athletic FC35%

Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes53% 0% No47%

Avg goals/match: 2.55

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	72%	28%
± 2.5	46%	54%
± 3.5	26%	74%
± 4.5	12%	88%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw

65%

Draw or Wigan Athletic FC

65%

Cambridge United FC or Wigan Athletic FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Cambridge United FC26% Draw48% Wigan Athletic FC26%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.6%

0 – 0

9.9%

1 – 0

8.9%

0 – 1

8.8%

2 – 1

7.8%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 0

6.2%

0 – 2

6.1%

2 – 2

3 – 1

3.4%

1 – 3

3.3%

3 – 0

2.6%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap	Cambridge United FC covers	Push	Wigan Athletic FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	10%	84%
-1.5	16%	—	84%
-1	16%	19%	65%
-0.5	35%	—	65%
+0.5	65%	—	35%
+1	65%	19%	16%
+1.5	84%	—	16%
+2	84%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.