Thursday , 2 July 2026

Reading FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Reading FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Wigan Athletic FC
Sat 17 Aug 2024 · 14:00 UTC Select Car Leasing Stadium 12,689 HT 45' · FT 45'
Charlie Savage 7' 1–0
Kelvin Ehibhationhan 57' 2–0
Y 40' Jason Kerr
Y 71' Will Aimson
Y 74' Chris Sze

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee James Linington
  • Assistant 1 Ian Cooper
  • Assistant 2 Richard Woodward

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

8
2
2
Reading FC 12 games · Avg 2.4 goals Wigan Athletic FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-17 Reading FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2024-01-20 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Reading FC 2023-12-23 Reading FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-04-29 Reading FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2022-09-17 Wigan Athletic FC 0–1 Reading FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Wigan Athletic FC H 2–0 W
10 Aug Birmingham City FC A 1–1 D
27 Apr Blackpool FC H 3–2 W
20 Apr Burton Albion FC A 2–3 L
13 Apr Barnsley FC A 2–2 D
09 Apr Bristol Rovers FC A 2–0 W
Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Reading FC A 0–2 L
10 Aug Charlton Athletic FC H 0–1 L
27 Apr Bristol Rovers FC H 2–0 W
20 Apr Portsmouth FC A 2–1 W
13 Apr Lincoln City FC A 2–1 W
09 Apr Charlton Athletic FC A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Reading FC Wigan Athletic FC
#12 Position #16
63 Points 56
46 Played 46
16 / 15 / 15 W / D / L 14 / 14 / 18
64 Scored 49
60 Conceded 58
+4 GD -9
1.37 PPG 1.22
35% Win % 30%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Reading FC is hosting Wigan Athletic FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wigan Athletic FC that had 380 games and scored 405 goals.
  • 7' What a moment for Charlie Savage! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 12' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Wigan Athletic FC's compact .
  • 22' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 32' Wigan Athletic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a card on 40.
  • 45' 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.
  • 50' Jordan Jones has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luke Chambers is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
  • 57' Kelvin Ehibhationhan is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 61' The Wigan Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Thelo Aasgaard is withdrawn and Jordan Jones gets his opportunity.
  • 62' The whistle greets Kelvin Ehibhationhan as he departs to be replaced by Femi Azeez.
  • 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 71' That is a card for Wigan Athletic FC. Will Aimson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 74' Chris Sze is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
  • 75' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Jeriel Dorsett is withdrawn and Andre Garcia gets his opportunity.
  • 78' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Matthew Smith exits the field as Josh Stones enters on 78.
  • 83' England international Silko Thomas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 88' It looks surprising Wigan Athletic FC does not make any changes. Mamadi Camara has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 90' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Mamadi Camara exits the field as Kelvin Abrefa enters on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC share the spoils 2-0.

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shaun Maloney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
George Puscas 3
Yakou Meite 2
Joe Garner 2
Nick Powell 1
Kelvin Ehibhationhan 1
Tyler Bindon 1
Jamal Lowe 1
Jayden Wareham 1

Head to Head

2024-08-17 Reading FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2024-01-20 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Reading FC 2023-12-23 Reading FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-04-29 Reading FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2022-09-17 Wigan Athletic FC 0–1 Reading FC

Reading FC Form

2024-08-17 Reading FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC W 2024-08-10 Birmingham City FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2024-04-27 Reading FC 3–2 Blackpool FC W 2024-04-20 Burton Albion FC 3–2 Reading FC L 2024-04-13 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2024-04-09 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Reading FC W

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2024-08-17 Reading FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-08-10 Wigan Athletic FC 0–1 Charlton Athletic FC L 2024-04-27 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-04-20 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2024-04-13 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2024-04-09 Charlton Athletic FC 2–2 Wigan Athletic FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64 Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC54% Draw26% Wigan Athletic FC20%
Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: No — clean sheet

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 12%
88%

Double Chance

Reading FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
46%
Reading FC or Wigan Athletic FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Reading FC37% Draw47% Wigan Athletic FC16%
Actual: Reading FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
11.7%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Reading FC

Handicap Reading FC covers Push Wigan Athletic FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 24% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Reading FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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