Reading FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Preston North End FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Apr | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Stoke City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Apr | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Apr | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Reading FC have kicked off against Wigan Athletic FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jamie Jones made 395 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Andy Yiadom needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 52 Yellow cards this season.
- 25' Wigan Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Tendayi Darikwa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 51' The crowd applauds Josh Magennis as he leaves the pitch. Danel Sinani steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 59' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thelo Aasgaard is hanging Christ Tiehi on the field on 59 minute.
- 64' Femi Azeez is replacing Shane Long for the Reading FC side.
- 68' Another change for Reading FC made on 68 minute. Junior Hoilett leaves to be changed by Yakou Meite.
- 71' A tactical swap from Wigan Athletic FC — Charlie Wyke on, Ryan Nyambe off on 71 minutes.
- 76' 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.
- 80' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. Cesare Casadei will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Charlie Hughes makes it 0-1.
- 82' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Nesta Guinness-Walker is replaced by Tyrese Fornah on 82 minute.
- 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Max Power. He receives a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Reading FC 1-1 Wigan Athletic FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 8
-
7
Shane Long ↓ Femi Azeez 64'
-
23
Junior Hoilett ↓ Yakou Meite 68'
- 9
- 1
- 24
- 18
-
5
Tom McIntyre ↓ Tyrese Fornah 82'
- 20
Bench
-
11
Yakou Meite ↑ 68'
- 6
- 22
- 31
-
19
Tyrese Fornah ↑ 82'
-
15
Femi Azeez ↑ 64'
-
27
Amadou Salif Mbengue ↑ 82'
Coach
Noel Hunt
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 11
- 27
- 8
- 10
-
28
Josh Magennis ↓ Danel Sinani 51'
-
2
Ryan Nyambe ↓ Charlie Wyke 71'
- 1
- 19
- 32
-
22
Christ Tiehi ↓ Thelo Aasgaard 59'
Bench
- 4
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 71'
- 29
-
25
Danel Sinani ↑ 51'
- 24
-
30
Thelo Aasgaard ↑ 59'
- 40
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Puscas | 3 |
| Joe Garner | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| John Swift | 1 |
| Femi Azeez | 1 |
| Modou Barrow | 1 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
59%
Reading FC or Wigan Athletic FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.