Thursday , 2 July 2026

Oxford United FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Oxford United FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Wigan Athletic FC
Tue 13 Feb 2024 · 19:45 UTC Kassam Stadium 7,320 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 41' Jordan Jones
Josh Murphy 45+3' 1–1
Cameron Brannagan 55' 2–1
Ruben Rodrigues 76' 3–1
3–2 80' Thelo Aasgaard
Tyler Goodrham 90+4' 4–2
Y 12' Charlie Hughes
Y 23' Babajide Adeeko
Owen Dale 39' Y
Y 42' Jordan Jones
Elliott Moore 64' Y
Y 69' Chris Sze
Cameron Brannagan 71' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeremy Simpson
  • Assistant 1 Blake Antrobus (England)
  • Assistant 2 Alex James (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

3
1
1
Oxford United FC 5 games · Avg 3.2 goals Wigan Athletic FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-13 Oxford United FC 4–2 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-10-24 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Oxford United FC 2022-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Oxford United FC 2021-02-14 Oxford United FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2020-11-21 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Feb Wigan Athletic FC H 4–2 W
10 Feb Blackpool FC A 1–1 D
03 Feb Reading FC H 1–1 D
30 Jan Portsmouth FC H 2–2 D
27 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 1–3 L
23 Jan Barnsley FC H 0–1 L
Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Feb Oxford United FC A 2–4 L
10 Feb Exeter City FC H 1–2 L
03 Feb Peterborough United FC A 3–2 W
27 Jan Stevenage FC H 2–3 L
23 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
20 Jan Reading FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Oxford United FC to score. At the same time, Wigan Athletic FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 12' Wigan Athletic FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 22' Oxford United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 23' Babajide Adeeko is having his name booked by the referee on 23.
  • 28' Cameron Brannagan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 67 Yellow cards this season.
  • 33' 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 Mark Harris suffering a number of foals already.
  • 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
  • 39' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a card on 39.
  • 41' Wigan Athletic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jordan Jones on 41.
  • 42' That looks like a foul for a card for Jordan Jones.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Owen Dale is replaced by Tyler Goodrham.
  • 48' GOAL! Josh Murphy scores on 45. Assisted by Mark Harris
  • 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Owen Dale made 96 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' Cameron Brannagan puts Oxford United FC on the lead.
  • 58' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Charlie Kelman by Chris Sze on 58 minute.
  • 63' 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.
  • 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Elliott Moore on 64.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Jay Matete is replaced by Ruben Rodrigues on 67 minute.
  • 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chris Sze on 69.
  • 71' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a card on 71.
  • 71' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Babajide Adeeko departs to be replaced by Josh Magennis.
  • 75' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Josh Murphy by Billy Bodin on 75 minute.
  • 76' Goal! Ruben Rodrigues scores his 16 goal in 6 matches.
  • 80' GOAL! Thelo Aasgaard scores on 80. Assisted by Jonny Smith
  • 85' Oxford United 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.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Joe Bennett. He replaces Mark Harris on 90 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-2.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Des Buckingham

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shaun Maloney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Lang 3
Thelo Aasgaard 2
Matt Taylor 2
James Henry 1
Sam Winnall 1
Elliott Moore 1
Stephen Humphrys 1
Jordan Jones 1

Head to Head

2024-02-13 Oxford United FC 4–2 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-10-24 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Oxford United FC 2022-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Oxford United FC 2021-02-14 Oxford United FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2020-11-21 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Oxford United FC

Oxford United FC Form

2024-02-13 Oxford United FC 4–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2024-02-10 Blackpool FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2024-02-03 Oxford United FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2024-01-30 Oxford United FC 2–2 Portsmouth FC D 2024-01-27 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC L 2024-01-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC L

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2024-02-13 Oxford United FC 4–2 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-02-10 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Exeter City FC L 2024-02-03 Peterborough United FC 2–3 Wigan Athletic FC W 2024-01-27 Wigan Athletic FC 2–3 Stevenage FC L 2024-01-23 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2024-01-20 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Reading FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.85 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC49% Draw24% Wigan Athletic FC27%
Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
51%
Oxford United FC or Wigan Athletic FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC34% Draw42% Wigan Athletic FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Wigan Athletic FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 14% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 20% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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