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 0 games · 0 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 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Stoke City FC launch into their encounter with Wigan Athletic FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Wigan Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Stoke City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Bet365 Stadium. Stoke City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' The 41-year-old David Marshall has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Kieffer Moore, a Wales , has 14 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Antonee Robinson made 380 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Thomas Edwards suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' Sam Morsy has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for James McClean on 41.
- 46' Over 46 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stoke City FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 54' It’s a booking for Wigan Athletic FC player. Nathan Byrne gets a Yellow card.
- 55' What composure from Danny Batth! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' Tom Ince is a natural right winger and has been asked to do a very specific job for Stoke City FC tonight.
- 67' The whistle greets Lewis MacLeod as he departs to be replaced by Kieffer Moore.
- 71' Sam Vokes is replacing Lee Gregory for the Stoke City FC side.
- 76' Wigan Athletic FC have won 405 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 77' Stoke City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 78' Badou Ndiaye has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Woods on 78 minute.
- 82' Fresh legs for Stoke City FC! Mame Birame Diouf comes on to replace Nick Powell.
- 83' The crowd applauds Joe Garner as he leaves the pitch. Kal Naismith steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 88' England international Lee Gregory has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Badou Ndiaye has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final score is 2-1.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kal Naismith | 2 |
| Will Grigg | 2 |
| Will Grigg | 2 |
| Sam Morsy | 1 |
| Mame Birame Diouf | 1 |
| Danny Batth | 1 |
| Jack Butland | 1 |
| Ryan Shawcross | 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.