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 46 games · 69 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 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds iPro Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Derby County FC and Wigan Athletic FC.
- 5' The 34-year-old Chey Dunkley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Krystian Bielik made 378 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Derby County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' The travelling Wigan Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' It looks surprising Wigan Athletic FC does not make any changes. Duane Holmes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Cook might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Time for substitution for Derby County FC. Jamie Paterson is replaced by Chris Martin.
- 51' A moment of madness from Antonee Robinson on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Wigan Athletic FC will be frustrated.
- 56' Wigan Athletic FC have won 405 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' A quiet spell here at iPro Stadium. Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' Time for substitution for Wigan Athletic FC. Charlie Mulgrew is replaced by Cedric Kipre.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Graeme Shinnie on 64.
- 65' Derby County FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 65.
- 67' Fresh legs for Derby County FC! Jack Marriott comes on to replace Martyn Waghorn.
- 72' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 79' Kieffer Moore makes way for Joe Garner at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- 84' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jamie Paterson, as he is very good at scoring at iPro Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 89' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Gavin Massey exits the field as Kal Naismith enters on 89.
- 90' Lewis MacLeod has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen 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 |
| Curtis Nelson | 1 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
| Mason Bennett | 1 |
| Scott Malone | 1 |
| Gavin Massey | 1 |
| Graeme Shinnie | 1 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 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.

