Sunday , 16 August 2026

Stoke City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, FA Cup 2021-22 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2021-22
Stoke City FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Wigan Athletic FC
Sat 5 Feb 2022 · 15:00 UTC Bet365 Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Jason Kerr
Jordan Thompson 53' Y
Liam Moore 60' Y
Y 69' Gwion Edwards
R 74' Gwion Edwards

Overview

Match Preview

Stoke City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — FA Cup at Bet365 Stadium.

Head-to-Head

3
1
3
Stoke City FC 7 games · Avg 1.9 goals Wigan Athletic FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-05 Stoke City FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2020-06-30 Wigan Athletic FC 3–0 Stoke City FC 2019-11-23 Stoke City FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2019-02-13 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Stoke City FC 2018-08-22 Stoke City FC 0–3 Wigan Athletic FC

Recent Form

Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb Wigan Athletic FC H 2–0 W
28 Jan Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–1 D
25 Jan Coventry City FC A 0–1 L
22 Jan Fulham FC H 2–3 L
16 Jan Hull City AFC A 2–0 W
03 Jan Preston North End FC H 1–2 L
Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb Stoke City FC A 0–2 L
01 Feb Oxford United FC H 1–1 D
29 Jan Cheltenham Town FC A 0–0 D
18 Jan Morecambe FC A 2–1 W
27 Nov Plymouth Argyle FC A 2–1 W
23 Nov Cambridge United FC A 2–2 D

Key Stats

14% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Stoke City FC welcome Wigan Athletic FC for this crunch clash at Bet365 Stadium.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Bennett is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
  • 10' Wigan Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 14' A goal from the Nigeria international Josh Maja! He fires home on 14 to make it 1-0!
  • 19' Jamie McGrath has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 24' Stoke City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 29' Wigan Athletic FC have won 405 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Wigan Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Stoke City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' 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.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Wigan Athletic FC player. Jason Kerr gets a Yellow card.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Max Power is replaced by Tendayi Darikwa on 46 minute.
  • 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 53' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Thompson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Liam Moore.
  • 61' Stoke City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacob Brown is hanging D'Margio Wright-Phillips on the field on 61 minute.
  • 62' Jacob Brown adds to his 0 season tally! Stoke City FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 63' The Wigan Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Josh Magennis is withdrawn and Stephen Humphrys gets his opportunity.
  • 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 69' Controversy at the stadium! Gwion Edwards argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 70' Nick Powell makes way for Morgan Fox at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stoke City FC.
  • 74' Gwion Edwards has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 74.
  • 78' Steven Fletcher is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Maja at the 78 minute mark.
  • 83' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
  • 88' Stoke City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • Another three points for Stoke City FC.

Lineups

Stoke City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael O'Neill

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leam Richardson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kal Naismith 2
Will Grigg 2
Will Grigg 2
Jack Butland 1
Ryan Shawcross 1
Josh Maja 1
Gavin Massey 1
Jacob Brown 1

Head to Head

2022-02-05 Stoke City FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2020-06-30 Wigan Athletic FC 3–0 Stoke City FC 2019-11-23 Stoke City FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2019-02-13 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Stoke City FC 2018-08-22 Stoke City FC 0–3 Wigan Athletic FC

Stoke City FC Form

2022-02-05 Stoke City FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC W 2022-01-28 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2022-01-25 Coventry City FC 1–0 Stoke City FC L 2022-01-22 Stoke City FC 2–3 Fulham FC L 2022-01-16 Hull City AFC 0–2 Stoke City FC W 2022-01-03 Stoke City FC 1–2 Preston North End FC L

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2022-02-05 Stoke City FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC L 2022-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2022-01-29 Cheltenham Town FC 0–0 Wigan Athletic FC D 2022-01-18 Morecambe FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2021-11-27 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2021-11-23 Cambridge United FC 2–2 Wigan Athletic FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29 Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for: Stoke City FC or Wigan Athletic FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Stoke City FC40% Draw29% Wigan Athletic FC31%
Actual: Stoke City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
60%
Stoke City FC or Wigan Athletic FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Stoke City FC27% Draw49% Wigan Athletic FC24%
Actual: Stoke City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.9%

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% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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