Sunderland AFC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee Trevor Kettle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Mansfield Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Chorley FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadium of Light!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Tom Flanagan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sunderland AFC tonight.
- 16' What a moment for Kyle Joseph! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
- 21' Sunderland AFC have won 478 goals from 363 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Diamond made 363 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Denver Hume by Callum McFadzean on 32 minute.
- 37' Curtis Tilt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' Bailey Wright needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 13 Yellow cards this season.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Wigan Athletic FC's compact .
- 52' It’s high time Lee Johnson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 57' Sunderland AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 62' 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.
- 63' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Kal Naismith is replaced by Oliver Crankshaw on 63 minute.
- 68' The crowd applauds Will Grigg as he leaves the pitch. Danny Graham steps in for Sunderland AFC.
- 73' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 77' The crowd applauds Aiden McGeady as he leaves the pitch. Jack Diamond steps in for Sunderland AFC.
- 82' It looks surprising Sunderland AFC does not make any changes. Grant Leadbitter has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 85' Christopher Merrie gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Alex Perry and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A moment of madness from Chris Maguire on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 90' Wigan Athletic FC make a change. Danny Gardner trudges off to be replaced by Luke Robinson on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 2
-
33
Denver Hume ↓ Callum McFadzean 32'
-
28
Aiden McGeady ↓ Jack Diamond 77'
- 3
-
6
Max Power C ↓ Elliot Embleton 68'
- 7
- 14
- 23
-
22
Will Grigg ↓ Danny Graham 68'
- 1
Bench
-
25
Callum McFadzean ↑ 32'
-
17
Elliot Embleton ↑ 68'
-
21
Jack Diamond ↑ 77'
- 20
- 8
-
18
Danny Graham ↑ 68'
- 16
Coach
Lee Johnson
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 8
- 1
- 32
-
7
Kal Naismith ↓ Oliver Crankshaw 63'
-
15
Danny Gardner ↓ Luke Robinson 90'
- 27
-
24
Alex Perry ↓ Christopher Merrie 85'
- 22
- 30
Bench
-
23
Christopher Merrie ↑ 85'
- 25
- 26
-
19
Oliver Crankshaw ↑ 63'
- 20
-
34
Luke Robinson ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ross Stewart | 4 |
| Will Keane | 2 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Amad | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Gwion Edwards | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| Bailey Wright | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
2020-12-05
Sunderland AFC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2020-12-01
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2020-11-27
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2020-11-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2020-11-14
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2020-11-07
Sunderland AFC
0–1
Mansfield Town FC
L
Wigan Athletic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.88
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Wigan Athletic FC or Draw 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
64%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
69%
Sunderland AFC or Wigan Athletic FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.1%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.6%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 18% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 22% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.