Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

League One · 2023-24
Wigan Athletic FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 16 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC DW Stadium 13,964 HT 45' · FT 45'
Scott Smith 26' 1–0
Babajide Adeeko 22' Y
Y 42' George Byers
Charlie Hughes 45' Y
Jordan Jones 49' Y
Y 62' Matthew Pennington

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee James Linington
  • Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
  • Assistant 2 Rob Merchant

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
3
5
Wigan Athletic FC 10 games · Avg 2.4 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-16 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2023-09-02 Blackpool FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-04-15 Blackpool FC 1–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2022-11-12 Wigan Athletic FC 2–1 Blackpool FC 2021-01-26 Wigan Athletic FC 0–5 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Blackpool FC H 1–0 W
12 Mar Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
09 Mar Leyton Orient FC H 1–0 W
02 Mar Fleetwood Town FC A 2–4 L
27 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
23 Feb Cheltenham Town FC H 1–1 D
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Wigan Athletic FC A 0–1 L
12 Mar Northampton Town FC A 1–0 W
09 Mar Portsmouth FC H 0–0 D
02 Mar Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–0 W
27 Feb Leyton Orient FC A 0–1 L
24 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 4–1 W

Season Stats

Wigan Athletic FC Blackpool FC
#19 Position #20
14 Points 12
15 Played 13
4 / 2 / 9 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 7
13 Scored 17
23 Conceded 22
-10 GD -5
0.93 PPG 0.92
27% Win % 23%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
15% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Wigan Athletic FC are 19th (14 pts). Blackpool FC are 20th (12 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
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Wigan Athletic FC
Jensen Weir 2 G
Sonny Perkins 1 G
Akeel Higgins 1 G
Blackpool FC
Jerry Yates 3 G
Josh Bowler 2 G 1 A
Tom Bloxham 2 G 1 A
Finley Munroe 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at DW Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at DW Stadium. Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 22' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Babajide Adeeko on 22 minutes.
  • 23' The crowd applauds Jordan Rhodes as he leaves the pitch. Shayne Lavery steps in for Blackpool FC.
  • 26' What a moment for Scott Smith! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 31' The 23-year-old Babajide Adeeko has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for George Byers.
  • 45' Charlie Hughes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
  • 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Jones on 49.
  • 54' Wigan Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
  • 59' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 62' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Matthew Pennington gets a card.
  • 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Wigan Athletic FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
  • 70' Stephen Humphrys makes way for Steven Sessegnon at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
  • 75' Jordan Rhodes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 78' Charlie Kelman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Martial Godo at the 78 minute mark.
  • 82' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Magennis is hanging Thelo Aasgaard on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Sonny Carey on, Oliver Norburn off on 83 minutes.
  • 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Wigan Athletic FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shaun Maloney

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jerry Yates 3
Ellis Simms 2
Gary Madine 1
Josh Magennis 1
Jordan Rhodes 1
Kenneth Dougall 1
Sullay Kaikai 1
Scott Smith 1

Head to Head

2024-03-16 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2023-09-02 Blackpool FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-04-15 Blackpool FC 1–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2022-11-12 Wigan Athletic FC 2–1 Blackpool FC 2021-01-26 Wigan Athletic FC 0–5 Blackpool FC

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2024-03-16 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Blackpool FC W 2024-03-12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-03-09 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Leyton Orient FC W 2024-03-02 Fleetwood Town FC 4–2 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-02-27 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2024-02-23 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC D

Blackpool FC Form

2024-03-16 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2024-03-12 Northampton Town FC 0–1 Blackpool FC W 2024-03-09 Blackpool FC 0–0 Portsmouth FC D 2024-03-02 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–2 Blackpool FC W 2024-02-27 Leyton Orient FC 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2024-02-24 Blackpool FC 4–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1 Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Wigan Athletic FC or Blackpool FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Wigan Athletic FC35% Draw30% Blackpool FC35%
Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Blackpool FC
65%
Wigan Athletic FC or Blackpool FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wigan Athletic FC21% Draw52% Blackpool FC27%
Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.6%
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC

Handicap Wigan Athletic FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

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