Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

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.

Match Details

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

Head-to-Head

4
1
3
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
33% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
Kylian Kouassi 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Abbey Stadium!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wigan Athletic FC that had 380 games and scored 405 goals.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' Wigan Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 21' Ryan Loft picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 27' It’s gonna be a card for Dan N'Lundulu.
  • 32' 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.
  • 36' Korey Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sullay Kaikai on 36 minute.
  • 41' Cambridge United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shayne Lavery is hanging Jordan Cousins on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' It’s high time Garry Monk made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 56' The crowd applauds Dion Rankine as he leaves the pitch. Maleace Asamoah steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sullay Kaikai, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 71' 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' The whistle greets Scott Smith as he departs to be replaced by Matthew Smith.
  • 74' Dan N'Lundulu makes way for Brandon Njoku at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
  • 77' What a moment for Brandon Njoku! That strike on 77 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 81' Shayne Lavery is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
  • 81' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Babajide Adeeko by Callum McManaman on 81 minute.
  • 85' The Norway Thelo Aasgaard breaks the deadlock on 85 minutes. 1-1!
  • 90' Maleace Asamoah picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • Another three points for Wigan Athletic FC.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Garry Monk

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shaun Maloney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joe Ironside 2
Thelo Aasgaard 2
Gassan Ahadme 2
Adam May 1
Elias Kachunga 1
Luke Robinson 1
Tom Naylor 1
Jonny Smith 1

Head to Head

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

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
5%
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.