Wigan Athletic FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Assistant 1 Darren Williams (England)
- Assistant 2 Graeme Fyvie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Reading FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at DW Stadium!
- 5' Charlie Hughes, a England , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wigan Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Jevani Brown has been relatively quiet despite scoring 20 goals in his last 191 appearances.
- 25' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis! He fires home on 30 to make it 1-0!
- 35' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' 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.
- 48' GOAL! Jonny Smith scores on 48. Assisted by Matthew Smith
- 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matt Taylor will be considering his options from the bench.
- 63' Over 63 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 78' Brandon Aguilera has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 88' England international Matthew Smith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- With this win, Wigan Athletic FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 28
- 20
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 26
- 24
- 4
Bench
- 12
- 3
- 15
- 23
- 21
- 22
- 17
Coach
Shaun Maloney
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 11
- 20
- 7
- 14
- 21
- 30
- 26
- 19
- 10
- 31
Bench
- 23
- 33
- 45
- 2
- 34
- 22
- 37
Coach
Matt Taylor
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
2024-04-27
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-04-20
Portsmouth FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-04-13
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-04-09
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-04-06
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Port Vale FC
D
2024-04-01
Cambridge United FC
3–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-04-27
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-04-20
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2024-04-16
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-04-13
Cheltenham Town FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-04-09
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Reading FC
L
2024-04-06
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
51%
Wigan Athletic FC or Bristol Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.