Stoke City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Mark Pottage
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 04 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Stoke City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Brentford FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Bristol City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
14%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Bet365 Stadium as Stoke City FC face off against Wigan Athletic FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Stoke City FC in their trying to find a way past Wigan Athletic FC's compact .
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Wales international Kieffer Moore has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stoke City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Wigan Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 39' What composure from Sam Morsy! The Egypt international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 41' James McClean picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Stoke City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wigan Athletic FC's shape.
- 51' Stoke City FC have won 400 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 54' The referee calls foul for Nathan Byrne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' Danny Batth doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 60' 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.
- 65' The travelling Wigan Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 67 minute. Lewis MacLeod leaves to be changed by Kieffer Moore.
- 71' Sam Vokes gets the nod from Stoke City FC. He replaces Lee Gregory and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Stephen Ward.
- 78' The whistle greets Ryan Woods as he departs to be replaced by Badou Ndiaye.
- 82' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 82 minute. Nick Powell leaves to be changed by Mame Birame Diouf.
- 83' The Wigan Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Joe Garner is withdrawn and Kal Naismith gets his opportunity.
- 88' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Badou Ndiaye is booked for Stoke City FC — Yellow card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 1
-
38
Ryan Woods ↓ Badou Ndiaye 78'
- 2
- 15
- 4
- 11
- 7
-
19
Lee Gregory ↓ Sam Vokes 71'
- 6
-
25
Nick Powell ↓ Mame Birame Diouf 82'
Bench
- 14
-
9
Sam Vokes ↑ 71'
-
18
Mame Birame Diouf ↑ 82'
- 26
- 32
- 5
-
27
Badou Ndiaye ↑ 78'
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
4
Lewis MacLeod ↓ Kieffer Moore 67'
- 1
- 20
- 16
- 5
- 3
-
14
Joe Garner ↓ Kal Naismith 83'
- 22
- 2
-
11
Gavin Massey ↓ Michael Jacobs 71'
Bench
-
19
Kieffer Moore ↑ 67'
- 7
- 23
-
17
Michael Jacobs ↑ 71'
- 31
-
33
Kal Naismith ↑ 83'
- 15
Coach
Paul Cook
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Will Grigg | 2 |
| Kal Naismith | 2 |
| Will Grigg | 2 |
| Gavin Massey | 1 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
| Sam Morsy | 1 |
| Mame Birame Diouf | 1 |
| Danny Batth | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2019-11-23
Stoke City FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-11-09
Wigan Athletic FC
0–3
Brentford FC
L
2019-11-02
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Swansea City AFC
L
2019-10-27
Bristol City FC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2019-10-23
Derby County FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-10-20
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.27
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Wigan Athletic FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
57%
Stoke City FC or Wigan Athletic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.