Cambridge United FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
5 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | Stockport County FC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 01 Nov | Chester FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 May | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 May | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | Port Vale FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Mansfield Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Cambridge United FC | Wigan Athletic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #24 |
| 13 | Points | 4 |
| 8 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 13 | Scored | 5 |
| 11 | Conceded | 12 |
| +2 | GD | -7 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 38% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 24th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 3 G | |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
| Isaac Heath | 1 G |
Wigan Athletic FC
| Jensen Weir | 2 G |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 G |
| Akeel Higgins | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Cambridge United FC welcome Wigan Athletic FC for this crunch clash at Abbey Stadium.
- 3' Cambridge United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kelland Watts on 3.
- 8' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 13' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cambridge United FC that had 197 games and scored 204 goals.
- 18' 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.
- 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 28' Wigan Athletic FC come into this ranked 16 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 33' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
- 34' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Louis Appere makes it 2-0.
- 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 44' Wigan Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Llyton Chapman is replaced by Archie Harris on 46 minute.
- 51' Wigan Athletic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 52' What a moment for Isaac Heath! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 60' K'Marni Miller is replacing Connor Barrett for the Wigan Athletic FC side.
- 65' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Morgan Fox suffering a number of foals already.
- 69' The England forward Sonny Perkins breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 3-1!
- 73' Akeel Higgins doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 74' Isaac Heath makes way for Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
- 79' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 80' Shayne Lavery has so much to prove this time. He replaces Louis Appere on 80 minute.
- 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 87' A tactical swap from Wigan Athletic FC — Callum McManaman on, Dara Costelloe off on 87 minutes.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Zak Bradshaw argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 90 minute. Zak Bradshaw leaves to be changed by Patrick Bauer.
- It finishes all square. Cambridge United FC and Wigan Athletic FC share the spoils 3-2.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
9
Louis Appere ↓ Shayne Lavery 80'
- 2
-
10
Ben Knight ↓ Sullay Kaikai 74'
- 23
-
22
Zak Bradshaw ↓ Patrick Bauer 90'
- 3
- 7
Bench
-
11
Sullay Kaikai ↑ 74'
-
5
Patrick Bauer ↑ 90'
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 80'
-
17
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu ↑ 74'
- 27
- 25
- 32
Coach
Neil Harris
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 8
- 3
- 6
- 7
- 1
- 9
- 11
-
19
Chris Sze ↓ Akeel Higgins 60'
-
2
Connor Barrett ↓ K'Marni Miller 60'
-
15
Llyton Chapman ↓ Archie Harris 46'
Bench
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 87'
- 4
- 12
-
17
Akeel Higgins ↑ 60'
-
21
K'Marni Miller ↑ 60'
- 51
-
16
Archie Harris ↑ 46'
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 |
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Akeel Higgins | 1 |
| Kelland Watts | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2026-08-15
Cambridge United FC
3–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2026-01-10
Cambridge United FC
2–3
Birmingham City FC
L
2025-12-06
Stockport County FC
4–5
Cambridge United FC
W
2025-11-01
Cambridge United FC
3–0
Chester FC
W
2025-05-03
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2025-04-26
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2026-08-15
Cambridge United FC
3–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2026-05-02
Stevenage FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2026-04-25
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
AFC Wimbledon
L
2026-04-19
Port Vale FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2026-04-14
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2026-04-11
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Mansfield Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.1
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Cambridge United FC to win 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
41%
Cambridge United FC or Wigan Athletic FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.6%
4 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 23% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.