Norwich City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Norwich City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — Championship at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jul | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 May | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 15 May | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 May | Leicester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 May | West Ham United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jul | Preston North End FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Norwich City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Norwich City FC have kicked off against Wigan Athletic FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Tendayi Darikwa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Norwich City FC so far.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Norwich City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Norwich City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' The 30-year-old Milot Rashica has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' A goal from the Ireland international James McClean! He fires home on 29 to make it 0-1!
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Norwich City FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 44' Norwich City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
- 45' Max Power has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dean Smith might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' Jacob Sorensen makes way for Onel Hernandez at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
- 61' Goal! Max Aarons scores his 8 goal in 368 matches.
- 62' GOAL! Max Aarons scores on 62.
- 67' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 70' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Josh Magennis departs to be replaced by Stephen Humphrys.
- 71' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stephen Humphrys is hanging Josh Magennis on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcelino Nunez, as he is very good at scoring at Carrow Road with 9 goals in the last 6 games.
- 77' Norwich City FC make a change. Marcelino Nunez trudges off to be replaced by Danel Sinani on 77 minutes.
- 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 87' 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 Max Power suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Thelo Aasgaard argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Ryan Nyambe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Will Keane at the 90 minute mark.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Milot Rashica ↓ Josh Sargent 77'
- 6
- 1
- 14
- 22
- 23
-
2
Max Aarons ↓ Gabriel Sara 90'
- 30
-
19
Jacob Sorensen ↓ Onel Hernandez 60'
- 4
-
26
Marcelino Nunez ↓ Danel Sinani 77'
Bench
- 28
-
25
Onel Hernandez ↑ 60'
- 9
-
15
Sam McCallum ↑ 60'
-
–
Danel Sinani ↑ 77'
-
24
Josh Sargent ↑ 77'
-
21
Gabriel Sara ↑ 90'
Coach
Dean Smith
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 11
- 27
- 12
- 8
-
21
Joe Bennett ↓ Thelo Aasgaard 90'
-
10
Will Keane ↓ Ryan Nyambe 90'
- 28
- 16
-
19
Callum Lang ↓ Graeme Shinnie 90'
- 15
Bench
- 3
-
2
Ryan Nyambe ↑ 90'
- 1
-
39
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 70'
-
18
Graeme Shinnie ↑ 90'
-
30
Thelo Aasgaard ↑ 90'
- 36
Coach
Leam Richardson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Aarons | 2 |
| Mario Vrancic | 1 |
| Mario Vrancic | 1 |
| Reece James | 1 |
| Teemu Pukki | 1 |
| James McClean | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
2022-08-06
Norwich City FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2022-07-30
Cardiff City FC
1–0
Norwich City FC
L
2022-05-22
Norwich City FC
0–5
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2022-05-15
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Norwich City FC
D
2022-05-11
Leicester City FC
3–0
Norwich City FC
L
2022-05-08
Norwich City FC
0–4
West Ham United FC
L
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2022-08-06
Norwich City FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2022-07-30
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Preston North End FC
D
2022-04-30
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–3
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2022-04-26
Portsmouth FC
3–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2022-04-23
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-04-19
Ipswich Town FC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Norwich City FC or Wigan Athletic FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
68%
Norwich City FC or Wigan Athletic FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.9%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

