Stevenage FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Young
- Assistant 1 Samuel Ogles
- Assistant 2 Garry Maskell
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Sep | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 16 Sep | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Stevenage FC | Wigan Athletic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #16 |
| 75 | Points | 56 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 21 / 12 / 13 | W / D / L | 14 / 14 / 18 |
| 49 | Scored | 49 |
| 46 | Conceded | 58 |
| +3 | GD | -9 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.22 |
| 46% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Stevenage FC are 6th (75 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Wigan Athletic FC get us underway at Lamex Stadium.
- 4' That looks like a foul for a card for Steven Sessegnon.
- 9' The deadlock is broken! Aaron Pressley gets on the scoresheet on 9 minutes.
- 13' It’s a booking for Wigan Athletic FC player. Thelo Aasgaard gets a card.
- 18' England international Daniel Sweeney has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Callum Lang on 22 minutes.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Stevenage FC that had 156 games and scored 133 goals.
- 34' A moment of madness from Callum Lang on 34 minutes earns him a card. Wigan Athletic FC will be frustrated.
- 39' The 32-year-old Jake Forster-Caskey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' Wigan Athletic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Luther Wildin makes way for Nick Freeman at the 45 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stevenage FC.
- 46' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Kelland Watts by Josh Magennis on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 52' Daniel Sweeney has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 52.
- 55' That is a card for Wigan Athletic FC. Omar Rekik will be fuming at that decision.
- 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shaun Maloney will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 61 minute. Steven Sessegnon leaves to be changed by Tom Pearce.
- 63' Stevenage FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexander MacDonald is hanging Daniel Sweeney on the field on 63 minute.
- 64' The crowd applauds Elliott List as he leaves the pitch. Kane Hemmings steps in for Stevenage FC.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a card for Louis Thompson.
- 69' That is a card for Wigan Athletic FC. Liam Shaw will be fuming at that decision.
- 74' The Stevenage FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Pressley departs to be replaced by Ben Thompson.
- 77' Poor challenge from Alexander MacDonald. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 78' A moment of madness from Dan Butler on 78 minutes earns him a card. Stevenage FC will be frustrated.
- 83' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 86' The whistle greets Sean Clare as he departs to be replaced by Callum McManaman.
- 88' Poor challenge from Josh Magennis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- Stevenage FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 23
- 11
-
9
Elliott List ↓ Kane Hemmings 64'
- 8
- 15
-
2
Luther Wildin ↓ Nick Freeman 45'
- 5
- 1
-
20
Aaron Pressley ↓ Ben Thompson 74'
- 6
Bench
-
29
Kane Hemmings ↑ 64'
-
24
Ben Thompson ↑ 74'
-
4
Nathan Thompson ↑ 74'
-
7
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 63'
- 26
- 12
-
10
Nick Freeman ↑ 45'
Coach
Steve Evans
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Steven Sessegnon ↓ Tom Pearce 61'
-
7
Sean Clare ↓ Callum McManaman 86'
- 19
- 11
-
2
Kelland Watts ↓ Josh Magennis 46'
- 23
- 10
- 1
- 6
- 26
- 17
Bench
- 12
- 16
-
28
Josh Magennis ↑ 46'
-
3
Tom Pearce ↑ 61'
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 86'
- 18
- 4
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Daniel Sweeney | 1 |
| Aaron Pressley | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Jamie Reid | 1 |
| Louis Thompson | 1 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
| Dale Taylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2023-10-07
Stevenage FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2023-10-03
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2023-09-30
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Portsmouth FC
L
2023-09-23
Bristol Rovers FC
4–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2023-09-16
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-09-02
Blackpool FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stevenage FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
48%
Stevenage FC or Wigan Athletic FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stevenage FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.6%
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
3.1%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 26% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.