Wigan Athletic FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at The Brick Community Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sebastian Stockbridge (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Mark Ryder (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 4–3 | W |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #15 |
| 56 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 14 / 18 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 49 | Scored | 68 |
| 58 | Conceded | 73 |
| -9 | GD | -5 |
| 1.22 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 30% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Wigan Athletic FC have kicked off against Barnsley FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 8' Davis Keillor-Dunn does the damage! The net is bulging and Barnsley FC surge ahead!
- 13' France international Mael de Gevigney has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 18' 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.
- 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' Wigan Athletic FC is showing some good football. However, Wigan Athletic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' Wigan Athletic FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 37.
- 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' Sam Tickle was booked on 45.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' A quiet spell here at The Brick Community Stadium. Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit 18 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 62' Maleace Asamoah gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Owen Dale and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Fabio Jalo departs to be replaced by Luca Connell.
- 76' Ronan Darcy, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 77' Brilliant from the ! Maleace Asamoah makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 77.
- 79' The crowd applauds Ronan Darcy as he leaves the pitch. Joseph Hungbo steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Jason Kerr. He receives a card.
- 86' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Jonny Smith departs to be replaced by Harry McHugh.
- 89' Conor McCarthy catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 89.
- 90' Barnsley FC make a change. Jonathan Bland trudges off to be replaced by Connor Barratt on 90 minutes.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 25
-
11
Owen Dale ↓ Maleace Asamoah 62'
- 15
-
10
Ronan Darcy ↓ Joseph Hungbo 79'
- 1
- 21
-
18
Jonny Smith ↓ Harry McHugh 86'
- 23
- 28
-
14
Chris Sze ↓ Callum McManaman 62'
Bench
- 2
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 62'
-
44
Joseph Hungbo ↑ 79'
-
24
Harry McHugh ↑ 86'
- 12
- 19
-
37
Maleace Asamoah ↑ 62'
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 50
- 21
- 7
-
36
Max Watters ↓ Stephen Humphrys 79'
- 40
- 3
- 6
-
11
Fabio Jalo ↓ Luca Connell 71'
- 51
-
30
Jonathan Bland ↓ Connor Barratt 90'
Bench
-
44
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 79'
- 8
-
48
Luca Connell ↑ 71'
- 5
- 14
- 27
-
29
Connor Barratt ↑ 90'
Coach
Conor Hourihane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Jonny Smith | 1 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 |
| Maleace Asamoah | 1 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2025-03-29
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
2025-03-15
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2025-03-08
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2025-03-04
Mansfield Town FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2025-03-01
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Reading FC
L
2025-02-25
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.26
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Barnsley FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Barnsley FC
58%
Wigan Athletic FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.