Saturday , 14 November 2026

Wigan Athletic FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Barnsley FC
Sat 26 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC DW Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 26' Devante Cole
0–2 90+2' John McAtee
Charlie Hughes 21' R
Y 48' Jordan Williams
Y 67' Herbie Kane
Y 80' Adam Phillips
Josh Magennis 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Wigan Athletic FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at DW Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Sebastian Stockbridge (England)
  • Assistant 1 Wayne Grunnill
  • Assistant 2 Alex Gray (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

2
6
1
Wigan Athletic FC 9 games · Avg 1.6 goals Barnsley FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-26 Wigan Athletic FC 0–2 Barnsley FC 2020-07-11 Barnsley FC 0–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2019-08-31 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Barnsley FC H 0–2 L
19 Aug Bolton Wanderers FC A 4–0 W
15 Aug Carlisle United FC A 1–1 D
12 Aug Northampton Town FC H 2–1 W
05 Aug Derby County FC A 2–1 W
08 May Rotherham United FC H 0–0 D
Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Wigan Athletic FC A 2–0 W
19 Aug Oxford United FC H 1–3 L
15 Aug Peterborough United FC H 1–3 L
12 Aug Bristol Rovers FC A 1–1 D
05 Aug Port Vale FC H 7–0 W
07 May Peterborough United FC H 0–2 L

Season Stats

Wigan Athletic FC Barnsley FC
#19 Position #23
14 Points 9
15 Played 13
4 / 2 / 9 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 8
13 Scored 13
23 Conceded 24
-10 GD -11
0.93 PPG 0.69
27% Win % 15%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
11% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
8% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season

Wigan Athletic FC are 19th (14 pts). Barnsley FC are 23rd (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/2
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Barnsley FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/6
61-75
3/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Wigan Athletic FC
Jensen Weir 2 G
Sonny Perkins 1 G
Akeel Higgins 1 G
Barnsley FC
Cameron McGeehan 3 G
Reyes Cleary 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Wigan Athletic FC host Barnsley FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Ireland international Barry Cotter has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' It’s high time Neill Collins made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Babajide Adeeko made 395 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 21' Charlie Hughes picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 26' What composure from Devante Cole! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 27' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Callum McManaman exits the field as Liam Morrison enters on 27.
  • 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 37' Aiden Marsh is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
  • 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 47' Callum Styles has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 48' Jordan Williams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 48.
  • 53' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 58' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 62' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Sean Clare is replaced by Jordan Jones on 62 minute.
  • 65' The whistle greets Max Watters as he departs to be replaced by John McAtee.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Herbie Kane argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 72' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 73' Corey O'Keeffe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Barry Cotter on 73 minute.
  • 77' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Babajide Adeeko departs to be replaced by Josh Magennis.
  • 80' A moment of madness from Adam Phillips on 80 minutes earns him a card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Devante Cole as he leaves the pitch. Aiden Marsh steps in for Barnsley FC.
  • 88' 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.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Josh Magennis is booked for Wigan Athletic FC — card on 90.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shaun Maloney

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neill Collins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Devante Cole 2
John McAtee 1
Jonny Smith 1
Thelo Aasgaard 1
Maleace Asamoah 1
Davis Keillor-Dunn 1

Head to Head

2023-08-26 Wigan Athletic FC 0–2 Barnsley FC 2020-07-11 Barnsley FC 0–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2019-08-31 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Barnsley FC

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2023-08-26 Wigan Athletic FC 0–2 Barnsley FC L 2023-08-19 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–4 Wigan Athletic FC W 2023-08-15 Carlisle United FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2023-08-12 Wigan Athletic FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC W 2023-08-05 Derby County FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2023-05-08 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D

Barnsley FC Form

2023-08-26 Wigan Athletic FC 0–2 Barnsley FC W 2023-08-19 Barnsley FC 1–3 Oxford United FC L 2023-08-15 Barnsley FC 1–3 Peterborough United FC L 2023-08-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2023-08-05 Barnsley FC 7–0 Port Vale FC W 2023-05-07 Barnsley FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.81 Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wigan Athletic FC30% Draw32% Barnsley FC38%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.92
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

Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Barnsley FC
70%
Wigan Athletic FC or Barnsley FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wigan Athletic FC17% Draw56% Barnsley FC27%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.1%
0 – 1
14.9%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.1%
2 – 2
3.1%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC

Handicap Wigan Athletic FC covers Push Barnsley FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 17% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 23% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 12% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗

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