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Wigan Athletic FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Wigan Athletic FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Blackburn Rovers FC
Wed 28 Nov 2018 · 19:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
James Vaughan 3' Y
Lee Evans 9' Y
Y 15' Danny Graham
Sam Morsy 73' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Wigan Athletic FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Hodskinson
  • Referee Jeremy Simpson
  • Referee James Wilson
  • Referee Daniel Leach
  • Referee Keith Stroud

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

3
2
1
Wigan Athletic FC 6 games · Avg 1.7 goals Blackburn Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-28 Wigan Athletic FC 3–1 Blackburn Rovers FC

Recent Form

Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Blackburn Rovers FC H 3–1 W
24 Nov Reading FC H 0–0 D
10 Nov Middlesbrough FC A 0–2 L
04 Nov Leeds United FC H 1–2 L
27 Oct Sheffield United FC A 2–4 L
23 Oct Millwall FC A 1–2 L
Blackburn Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Wigan Athletic FC A 1–3 L
24 Nov Preston North End FC A 1–4 L
10 Nov Rotherham United FC H 1–1 D
03 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC H 1–0 W
27 Oct West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–1 D
23 Oct Swansea City AFC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Wigan Athletic FC and Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 3' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Vaughan on 3.
  • 8' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nick Powell suffering a number of foals already.
  • 9' The referee has no hesitation. Lee Evans is booked for Wigan Athletic FC — Yellow card on 9.
  • 14' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adam Armstrong made 382 appearances and scored 87 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' That is a Yellow card for Blackburn Rovers FC. Danny Graham will be fuming at that decision.
  • 20' Wigan Athletic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 22' The whistle greets Nick Powell as he departs to be replaced by Josh Windass.
  • 27' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 37' Magnificent from Gary Roberts! That is 2 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' The whistle greets Danny Graham as he departs to be replaced by Derrick Williams.
  • 51' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 54' Against the run of play, James Vaughan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 59' England international Bradley Dack has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Richard Smallwood as he leaves the pitch. Ben Brereton steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cedric Kipre is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 73' Poor challenge from Sam Morsy. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 78' The whistle greets James Vaughan as he departs to be replaced by Callum McManaman.
  • 79' The whistle greets Gary Roberts as he departs to be replaced by Callum Connolly.
  • 80' Craig Conway has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Nyambe on 80 minute.
  • 83' A goal from the England international Dan Burn! He fires home on 83 to make it 3-0!
  • 86' A goal from the England international Callum McManaman! He fires home on 86 to make it 4-0!
  • Full Time. Wigan Athletic FC beats Blackburn Rovers FC

Lineups

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Cook

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Mowbray

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Danny Graham 2
Nathan Broadhead 2
Gary Roberts 1
James Vaughan 1
Bradley Dack 1
Lee Evans 1
Michael Jacobs 1
Callum McManaman 1

Head to Head

2018-11-28 Wigan Athletic FC 3–1 Blackburn Rovers FC

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2018-11-28 Wigan Athletic FC 3–1 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2018-11-24 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Reading FC D 2018-11-10 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC L 2018-11-04 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Leeds United FC L 2018-10-27 Sheffield United FC 4–2 Wigan Athletic FC L 2018-10-23 Millwall FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC L

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2018-11-28 Wigan Athletic FC 3–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2018-11-24 Preston North End FC 4–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2018-11-10 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2018-11-03 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Queens Park Rangers FC W 2018-10-27 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2018-10-23 Swansea City AFC 3–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95 Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 56% + Wigan Athletic FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wigan Athletic FC56% Draw24% Blackburn Rovers FC20%
Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
44%
Wigan Athletic FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wigan Athletic FC41% Draw43% Blackburn Rovers FC16%
Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC

Handicap Wigan Athletic FC covers Push Blackburn Rovers FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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