Sunday , 16 August 2026

Luton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2022-23
Luton Town FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Wigan Athletic FC
Sat 7 Jan 2023 · 17:30 UTC Kenilworth Road HT 45' · FT 45'
Daniel Potts 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Luton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — FA Cup at Kenilworth Road.

Head-to-Head

4
2
2
Luton Town FC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Wigan Athletic FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-07 Luton Town FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2022-09-03 Luton Town FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC 2020-03-07 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Luton Town FC 2019-12-07 Luton Town FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC

Recent Form

Luton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Wigan Athletic FC H 1–1 D
01 Jan Huddersfield Town AFC A 2–1 W
29 Dec Queens Park Rangers FC A 3–0 W
26 Dec Norwich City FC H 2–1 W
10 Dec Middlesbrough FC A 1–2 L
12 Nov Rotherham United FC H 1–1 D
Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Luton Town FC A 1–1 D
02 Jan Hull City AFC H 1–4 L
29 Dec Sunderland AFC H 1–4 L
26 Dec Middlesbrough FC A 1–4 L
19 Dec Sheffield United FC H 1–2 L
10 Dec Millwall FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Luton Town FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Luton Town FC
Nahki Wells 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Luton Town FC and Wigan Athletic FC is underway.
  • 5' Wigan Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Cousins, as he is very good at scoring at Kenilworth Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 17' Goal! Tom Naylor scores his 21 goal in 371 matches.
  • 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Luton Town FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 27' 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.
  • 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Wigan Athletic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Luke Berry has so much to prove this time. He replaces Allan Campbell on 46 minute.
  • 46' A stunning finish from Harry Cornick — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 47' Goal! Harry Cornick scores his 39 goal in 382 matches.
  • 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Luton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 57' Luton Town 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.
  • 62' Wigan Athletic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 63' Alfie Doughty gets the nod from Luton Town FC. He replaces Reece Burke and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Harry Cornick as he leaves the pitch. Cameron Jerome steps in for Luton Town FC.
  • 74' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Ashley Fletcher exits the field as Will Keane enters on 74.
  • 76' Luton Town FC ring the changes. Louie Watson has done his job and it is now time for Pelly Ruddock to step up.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Charlie Hughes. He replaces Curtis Tilt on 77 minute.
  • 82' Ben Amos, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 89' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Rarmani Edmonds-Green departs to be replaced by Tendayi Darikwa.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Daniel Potts.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Luton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rob Edwards

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kolo Toure

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Harry Cornick 2
Elijah Adebayo 2
Thelo Aasgaard 2
Carlton Morris 1
Tom Naylor 1
Cauley Woodrow 1
Kieffer Moore 1
George Moncur 1

Head to Head

2023-01-07 Luton Town FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2022-09-03 Luton Town FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC 2020-03-07 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Luton Town FC 2019-12-07 Luton Town FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC

Luton Town FC Form

2023-01-07 Luton Town FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2023-01-01 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–2 Luton Town FC W 2022-12-29 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–3 Luton Town FC W 2022-12-26 Luton Town FC 2–1 Norwich City FC W 2022-12-10 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Luton Town FC L 2022-11-12 Luton Town FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2023-01-07 Luton Town FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2023-01-02 Wigan Athletic FC 1–4 Hull City AFC L 2022-12-29 Wigan Athletic FC 1–4 Sunderland AFC L 2022-12-26 Middlesbrough FC 4–1 Wigan Athletic FC L 2022-12-19 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Sheffield United FC L 2022-12-10 Millwall FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36 Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Luton Town FC46% Draw28% Wigan Athletic FC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Luton Town FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
54%
Luton Town FC or Wigan Athletic FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Luton Town FC30% Draw50% Wigan Athletic FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC

Handicap Luton Town FC covers Push Wigan Athletic FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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