Wigan Athletic FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee Steve Rushton
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Richard Woodward
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Nov | Swindon Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Accrington Stanley FC get us underway at The DW Stadium.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 14' Against the run of play, Thomas James has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 19' Danny Gardner does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 24' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' GOAL! Will Keane fires home to make it 3-0!
- 37' Wigan Athletic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' It looks surprising Wigan Athletic FC does not make any changes. Darnell Johnson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Accrington Stanley FC. Seamus Conneely will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Oliver Crankshaw has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adam Long on 46 minute.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Coleman will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' Accrington Stanley FC make a change. Seamus Conneely trudges off to be replaced by Jonathan Russell on 55 minutes.
- 60' The 37-year-old Jamie Jones has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' GOAL! Joe Pritchard fires home to make it 3-1!
- 65' Michael Nottingham makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Accrington Stanley FC are in front.
- 70' Accrington Stanley FC have won 314 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 80' Alex Perry has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 380 appearances.
- 81' Accrington Stanley FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mark Hughes makes no mistake. 3-3!
- 86' Cameron Burgess doubles the advantage! 3-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 89' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Danny Gardner by Charlie Jolley on 89 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-3.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 4
- 1
-
32
Adam Long ↓ Oliver Crankshaw 46'
- 23
-
15
Danny Gardner ↓ Charlie Jolley 89'
- 27
- 6
- 24
- 22
Bench
- 28
- 25
-
26
Charlie Jolley ↑ 89'
-
19
Oliver Crankshaw ↑ 46'
- 20
- 34
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 2
- 4
- 40
- 28
- 3
-
18
Harvey Rodgers ↓ Ryan Cassidy 46'
- 32
- 19
- 6
-
14
Tariq Uwakwe ↓ Sean McConville 46'
Bench
- 1
- 16
-
11
Sean McConville ↑ 46'
- 24
-
9
Ryan Cassidy ↑ 46'
-
8
Jonathan Russell ↑ 55'
- 25
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Nottingham | 3 |
| Will Keane | 3 |
| Cameron Burgess | 2 |
| Jack Whatmough | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Joe Bennett | 2 |
| Mark Hughes | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2020-12-12
Wigan Athletic FC
4–3
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-12-05
Sunderland AFC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2020-12-01
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2020-11-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-11-21
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
L
2020-11-08
Wigan Athletic FC
2–3
Chorley FC
L
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2020-12-12
Wigan Athletic FC
4–3
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2020-12-05
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2020-12-02
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2020-11-24
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2020-11-21
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2020-11-17
Swindon Town FC
0–3
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.17
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
54%
Wigan Athletic FC or Accrington Stanley FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.4%
3 – 3
3.2%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 13% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 18% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 16% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.