Stevenage FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Andrew Aylott
- Assistant 2 Paul Lister
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Stevenage FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Mansfield Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Wrexham AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Stevenage FC | Wigan Athletic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #24 |
| 9 | Points | 4 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 11 | Scored | 5 |
| 8 | Conceded | 12 |
| +3 | GD | -7 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 29% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Stevenage FC are 13th (9 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 24th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G | |
| Josh Magennis | 2 G | 1 A |
Wigan Athletic FC
| Jensen Weir | 2 G |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 G |
| Akeel Higgins | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Stevenage FC kicks off things out of here…
- 1' Will Goodwin was booked on 1.
- 6' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 11' 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.
- 14' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Smith argues furiously but the card stands.
- 19' Wigan Athletic FC come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 24' 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.
- 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 34' Wigan Athletic FC have won 410 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' Carl Piergianni has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 35.
- 37' It’s gonna be a card for Toby Sibbick.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stevenage FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Will Goodwin exits the field as Dale Taylor enters on 46.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 54' Poor challenge from Louis Thompson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 55' What a moment for Dale Taylor! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
- 60' Luther Wildin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alex Revell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 69' Another change for Stevenage FC made on 69 minute. Nathan Thompson leaves to be changed by Daniel Sweeney.
- 70' Elliott List makes way for Louis Appere at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stevenage FC.
- 71' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonny Smith is hanging Joseph Hungbo on the field on 71 minute.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jensen Weir on 73 minutes.
- 77' Wigan Athletic FC ring the changes. Silko Thomas has done his job and it is now time for Jon Mellish to step up.
- 82' Jonny Smith, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 83' A stunning finish from Daniel Kemp — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 87' It is a substitution in Stevenage FC team. Daniel Phillips is replaced by Nick Freeman on 87 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Louis Thompson.
- 90' Jake Young is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kane Smith at the 90 minute mark.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Wigan Athletic FC players.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 19
-
14
Kane Smith ↓ Jake Young 90'
- 23
- 11
-
17
Elliott List ↓ Louis Appere 70'
- 2
- 5
- 10
-
22
Daniel Phillips ↓ Nick Freeman 87'
- 13
Bench
- 16
-
9
Louis Appere ↑ 70'
- 1
- 18
-
30
Jake Young ↑ 90'
-
7
Nick Freeman ↑ 87'
-
6
Daniel Sweeney ↑ 69'
Coach
Alex Revell
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 4
- 6
-
–
Will Goodwin ↓ Dale Taylor 46'
-
44
Joseph Hungbo ↓ Jonny Smith 71'
- 10
- 1
-
21
Scott Smith ↓ Oliver Norburn 71'
- 23
- 19
-
29
Silko Thomas ↓ Jon Mellish 77'
Bench
-
–
Jon Mellish ↑ 77'
-
–
Oliver Norburn ↑ 71'
- 24
-
18
Jonny Smith ↑ 71'
-
28
Dale Taylor ↑ 46'
- 11
- 12
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Jamie Reid | 1 |
| Louis Thompson | 1 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
| Dale Taylor | 1 |
| Daniel Kemp | 1 |
| Daniel Sweeney | 1 |
| Aaron Pressley | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2025-01-18
Stevenage FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2025-01-14
Mansfield Town FC
0–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2025-01-04
Wigan Athletic FC
0–3
Birmingham City FC
L
2024-12-29
Wrexham AFC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-12-26
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-12-21
Wigan Athletic FC
2–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
52%
Stevenage FC or Wigan Athletic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
6%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

