Wigan Athletic FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship .
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee Matt Foley
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Aug | Leeds United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | Preston North End FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Aug | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Fulham FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Wigan Athletic FC and Barnsley FC has kicked off!
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Aapo Halme is having his name booked by the referee on 10.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Wigan Athletic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Nathan Byrne needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Wigan Athletic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' Barnsley FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 47' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a Yellow card on 47.
- 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 57' Joe Williams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Wigan Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Joe Garner. He replaces Kieffer Moore on 63 minute.
- 68' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kieffer Moore made 390 appearances and scored 91 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 78' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Chey Dunkley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 80' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 80 minute. Gavin Massey leaves to be changed by Lee Evans.
- 81' Patrick Schmidt gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Conor Chaplin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' A moment of madness from Ben Williams on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 90' The whistle greets Mallik Wilks as he departs to be replaced by Dani Pinillos.
- 90' Ben Williams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
19
Kieffer Moore ↓ Joe Garner 63'
- 1
- 20
- 16
- 5
- 3
- 22
- 2
-
17
Michael Jacobs ↓ Joe Gelhardt 63'
-
11
Gavin Massey ↓ Lee Evans 80'
Bench
- 4
-
14
Joe Garner ↑ 63'
-
8
Lee Evans ↑ 80'
- 23
- 33
- 21
-
38
Joe Gelhardt ↑ 63'
Coach
Paul Cook
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
- 3
- 26
- 10
- 40
- 24
-
36
Mallik Wilks ↓ Dani Pinillos 90'
-
16
Luke Thomas ↓ Callum Styles 90'
-
11
Conor Chaplin ↓ Patrick Schmidt 81'
- 6
Bench
- 13
-
23
Dani Pinillos ↑ 90'
- 2
-
20
Callum Styles ↑ 90'
- 15
-
19
Patrick Schmidt ↑ 81'
- 22
Coach
Daniel Stendel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Jonny Smith | 1 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 |
| Maleace Asamoah | 1 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2019-08-31
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Barnsley FC
D
2019-08-24
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-08-20
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-08-17
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Leeds United FC
L
2019-08-10
Preston North End FC
3–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-08-03
Wigan Athletic FC
3–2
Cardiff City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.94
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + Wigan Athletic FC or Draw 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Barnsley FC
60%
Wigan Athletic FC or Barnsley FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.8%
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
2.5%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 24% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 17% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.