Wigan Athletic FC vs Aston Villa FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Aston Villa FC — Championship at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Marsden
- Referee Billy Smallwood
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Tony Harrington
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Aston Villa FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Dec | Preston North End FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Leeds United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
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 The DW Stadium!
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kal Naismith is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aston Villa FC.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 13' Poor challenge from Sam Morsy. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
- 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Aston Villa FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' A quiet spell here at The DW Stadium. Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' Anthony Pilkington needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 38' Joe Garner was booked on 38.
- 41' Against the run of play, Gary Roberts has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' It looks surprising Wigan Athletic FC does not make any changes. Joe Garner has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' Birkir Bjarnason picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 59' The 26-year-old Reece James has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Michael Jacobs has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anthony Pilkington on 60 minute.
- 63' The crowd applauds Birkir Bjarnason as he leaves the pitch. Glenn Whelan steps in for Aston Villa FC.
- 64' Aston Villa FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 64.
- 66' The referee has no hesitation. Josh Windass is booked for Wigan Athletic FC — Yellow card on 66.
- 71' Wigan Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aston Villa FC backline.
- 72' Wigan Athletic FC make a change. Gary Roberts trudges off to be replaced by Nathan Byrne on 72 minutes.
- 77' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Aston Villa FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 79' A goal from the England international Michael Jacobs! He fires home on 79 to make it 2-0!
- 83' Joe Garner does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 88' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Joe Garner departs to be replaced by James Vaughan.
- Wigan Athletic FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 5
-
41
Joe Garner ↓ James Vaughan 88'
- 36
- 23
- 22
-
18
Gary Roberts ↓ Nathan Byrne 72'
- 20
- 21
- 10
- 12
Bench
- 15
- 26
- 1
-
2
Nathan Byrne ↑ 72'
-
17
Michael Jacobs ↑ 60'
- 9
-
8
James Vaughan ↑ 88'
Coach
Paul Cook
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
20
Birkir Bjarnason ↓ Glenn Whelan 63'
- 5
- 3
- 16
- 14
- 11
-
22
Anwar El Ghazi ↓ Albert Adomah 63'
- 7
-
24
Tommy Elphick ↓ Kortney Hause 63'
- 28
Bench
-
30
Kortney Hause ↑ 63'
- 21
- 17
-
37
Albert Adomah ↑ 63'
- 9
-
6
Glenn Whelan ↑ 63'
- 12
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chey Dunkley | 1 |
| Gary Roberts | 1 |
| Nick Powell | 1 |
| Birkir Bjarnason | 1 |
| James Chester | 1 |
| Birkir Bjarnason | 1 |
| James Chester | 1 |
| Callum Connolly | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2019-01-12
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Aston Villa FC
W
2019-01-05
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-01-01
Wigan Athletic FC
0–3
Sheffield United FC
L
2018-12-29
Swansea City AFC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2018-12-26
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2018-12-22
Wigan Athletic FC
0–3
Birmingham City FC
L
Aston Villa FC Form
2019-01-12
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Aston Villa FC
L
2019-01-05
Aston Villa FC
0–3
Swansea City AFC
L
2019-01-01
Aston Villa FC
2–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2018-12-29
Preston North End FC
1–1
Aston Villa FC
D
2018-12-26
Swansea City AFC
0–1
Aston Villa FC
W
2018-12-23
Aston Villa FC
2–3
Leeds United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.63
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
52%
Wigan Athletic FC or Aston Villa FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Aston Villa FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.