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 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 1 games · 1 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 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #20 |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 1 |
| 3 | Conceded | 1 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC are 25th (0 pts). Blackpool FC are 20th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Wigan Athletic FC welcome Blackpool FC for this crunch clash at The Brick Community Stadium.
- 3' What a moment for Jon Mellish! That strike on 3 puts his side firmly in control.
- 8' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 13' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Bruce might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' The 24-year-old Luke Robinson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 28' Niall Ennis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' Albie Morgan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 43' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 48' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Bloxham is hanging James Husband on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' Callum McManaman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dale Taylor at the 62 minute mark.
- 63' Chris Sze has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maleace Asamoah on 63 minute.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Callum McManaman.
- 74' What a strike from Lee Evans! The score is 1-1.
- 78' The crowd applauds Ashley Fletcher as he leaves the pitch. Josh Onomah steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 83' Wigan Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 88' A quiet spell here at The Brick Community Stadium. Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- It finishes all square. Wigan Athletic FC and Blackpool FC share the spoils 1-1.
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 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 1 |
| Kenneth Dougall | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Scott Smith | 1 |
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 1 |
| Matthew Smith | 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
1.4
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Blackpool FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Blackpool FC
64%
Wigan Athletic FC or Blackpool FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
7%
0 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.