Wigan Athletic FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee James Bell
- Referee Richard Bartlett
- Referee Wayne Grunnill
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Chorley FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Swindon Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Oct | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at The DW Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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 Alfie Kilgour suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Wigan Athletic FC have won 405 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Joshua Grant is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Gavin Massey needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 28 Yellow cards this season.
- 30' The 27-year-old Luke McCormick has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 50' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 61' A moment of madness from Curtis Tilt on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Wigan Athletic FC will be frustrated.
- 65' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Barrett is hanging Ali Koiki on the field on 65 minute.
- 66' Luke McCormick makes way for Zain Westbrooke at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 71' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 72' Wigan Athletic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' Poor challenge from Josh Hare. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' Alfie Kilgour is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Hare at the 78 minute mark.
- 83' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 83 minute. Christopher Merrie leaves to be changed by Harry McHugh.
- 88' Alex Perry is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
- 90' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Thelo Aasgaard departs to be replaced by Oliver Crankshaw.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Wigan Athletic FC 0-0 Bristol Rovers FC.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 12
- 1
- 32
- 11
- 23
- 27
- 24
- 22
- 30
Bench
- 28
- 25
- 26
-
19
Oliver Crankshaw ↑ 90'
- 20
- 34
-
41
Harry McHugh ↑ 83'
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
-
22
Josh Hare ↓ Alfie Kilgour 78'
- 26
-
41
Erhun Oztumer ↓ Zain Walker 65'
- 5
- 3
- 6
- 11
-
47
Ali Koiki ↓ Josh Barrett 65'
- 4
- 14
Bench
-
8
Zain Westbrooke ↑ 66'
-
39
Josh Barrett ↑ 65'
- 25
- 7
-
15
Alfie Kilgour ↑ 78'
-
28
Zain Walker ↑ 65'
- 1
Coach
Paul Tisdale
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonny Smith | 2 |
| Joe Hugill | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Jack Hunt | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2020-11-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-11-21
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
L
2020-11-08
Wigan Athletic FC
2–3
Chorley FC
L
2020-11-03
Blackpool FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2020-10-31
Wigan Athletic FC
2–3
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-10-27
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2020-11-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-11-21
Swindon Town FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2020-11-14
Bristol Rovers FC
1–4
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2020-11-07
Walsall FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-11-03
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-10-31
Rochdale AFC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 72% + Wigan Athletic FC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
65%
Wigan Athletic FC or Bristol Rovers FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
13%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 21% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 20% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.