Derby County FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — Championship at iPro Stadium.
- Derby County FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Matt Foley
- Referee Keith Stroud
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Sep | Leeds United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | Fulham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Derby County FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 2 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at iPro Stadium!
- 5' Derby County FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wigan Athletic FC's shape.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Derby County FC have won 457 goals from 390 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Wigan Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' It’s high time Phillip Cocu made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' 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.
- 40' The 32-year-old Jamal Lowe has been sensational this season — 4 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' A tactical swap from Derby County FC — Chris Martin on, Jamie Paterson off on 46 minutes.
- 51' The referee calls foul for Antonee Robinson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 56' 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.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' Charlie Mulgrew makes way for Cedric Kipre at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- 64' Graeme Shinnie is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Scott Malone.
- 67' Jack Marriott has so much to prove this time. He replaces Martyn Waghorn on 67 minute.
- 72' Derby County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
- 77' Cedric Kipre is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wigan Athletic FC so far.
- 79' Kieffer Moore makes way for Joe Garner at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- 84' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 89' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kal Naismith is hanging Gavin Massey on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Derby County FC players.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
7
Jamie Paterson ↓ Chris Martin 46'
- 21
- 33
- 37
- 10
-
9
Martyn Waghorn ↓ Jack Marriott 67'
- 23
-
46
Scott Malone ↓ Max Lowe 79'
- 5
- 4
Bench
- 12
- 8
- 2
-
19
Chris Martin ↑ 46'
-
14
Jack Marriott ↑ 67'
-
25
Max Lowe ↑ 79'
- 38
Coach
Phillip Cocu
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
19
Kieffer Moore ↓ Joe Garner 79'
- 4
- 1
- 20
-
16
Charlie Mulgrew ↓ Cedric Kipre 63'
- 5
- 3
- 22
-
11
Gavin Massey ↓ Kal Naismith 89'
- 15
Bench
- 7
-
14
Joe Garner ↑ 79'
- 23
-
33
Kal Naismith ↑ 89'
-
21
Cedric Kipre ↑ 63'
- 10
- 38
Coach
Paul Cook
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 1 |
| Joe Garner | 1 |
| Craig Forsyth | 1 |
| Curtis Nelson | 1 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
| Mason Bennett | 1 |
| Scott Malone | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2019-10-23
Derby County FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-10-20
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2019-10-05
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-10-01
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2019-09-27
Fulham FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-09-21
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Charlton Athletic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.4
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
45%
Derby County FC or Wigan Athletic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 0
11.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 26% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.