Wigan Athletic FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at The Brick Community Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Jack Forder (England)
- Assistant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Wrexham AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Apr | Exeter City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Wrexham AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Reading FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #13 |
| 56 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 14 / 18 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 49 | Scored | 54 |
| 58 | Conceded | 65 |
| -9 | GD | -11 |
| 1.22 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 30% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to The Brick Community Stadium that hosts another battle between Wigan Athletic FC and Blackpool FC.
- 3' What a strike from Jon Mellish! The score is 1-0.
- 8' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 13' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Sam Tickle is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wigan Athletic FC tonight.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Bruce will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' Wigan Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Husband made 289 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 48' Blackpool FC come into this ranked 10 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 53' Dale Taylor needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 4 Yellow cards this season.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Tom Bloxham. He replaces James Husband on 57 minute.
- 62' Dale Taylor makes way for Callum McManaman at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- 63' Chris Sze is ready to make an impact after coming on for Maleace Asamoah at the 63 minute mark.
- 68' 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.
- 70' Callum McManaman was booked on 70.
- 74' What a strike from Lee Evans! The score is 1-1.
- 78' Blackpool FC make a change. Ashley Fletcher trudges off to be replaced by Josh Onomah on 78 minutes.
- 83' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 88' 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 Albie Morgan suffering a number of foals already.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 11
- 15
- 1
- 23
-
28
Dale Taylor ↓ Callum McManaman 62'
- 16
- 19
-
37
Maleace Asamoah ↓ Chris Sze 63'
Bench
- 17
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 62'
- 10
- 24
- 18
- 12
-
14
Chris Sze ↑ 63'
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↓ Josh Onomah 78'
- 8
-
3
James Husband ↓ Tom Bloxham 57'
- 7
- 21
- 20
- 12
- 25
- 30
- 24
- 22
Bench
-
17
Josh Onomah ↑ 78'
- 5
- 1
- 18
-
14
Tom Bloxham ↑ 57'
- 19
- 4
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 3 |
| Ellis Simms | 2 |
| Dion Rankine | 1 |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 1 |
| Jon Mellish | 1 |
| Lee Evans | 1 |
| James McClean | 1 |
| Curtis Tilt | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2025-04-26
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Blackpool FC
D
2025-04-21
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-04-18
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2025-04-12
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Wrexham AFC
D
2025-04-08
Exeter City FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2025-04-05
Leyton Orient FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.18
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Blackpool FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Blackpool FC
61%
Wigan Athletic FC or Blackpool FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.