Wigan Athletic FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Herczeg
- Assistant 1 Simon Clayton
- Assistant 2 Lee Freeman (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Sep | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Stevenage FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #12 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 3 |
| 3 | Conceded | 2 |
| -1 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC are 25th (0 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 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
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Wigan Athletic FC vs Cambridge United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Bonner might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' Poor challenge from Omar Rekik. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 38' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 44' Babajide Adeeko picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 49' Sean Clare has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 308 appearances.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 57' What composure from Stephen Humphrys! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 62' Thelo Aasgaard does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 63' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Thelo Aasgaard is replaced by Callum Lang on 63 minute.
- 67' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Gassan Ahadme is withdrawn and John-Kymani Gordon gets his opportunity.
- 70' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 70 minute. Martial Godo leaves to be changed by Josh Magennis.
- 75' Cambridge United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 75.
- 76' Against the run of play, Fejiri Okenabirhie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 78' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Omar Rekik by Kelland Watts on 78 minute.
- 83' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wigan Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 84' George Thomas makes way for Lewis Simper at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
- 89' Wigan Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
- Wigan Athletic FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Jonny Smith 70'
- 7
- 11
-
23
Omar Rekik ↓ Kelland Watts 78'
- 8
-
10
Thelo Aasgaard ↓ Callum Lang 63'
- 1
- 6
- 26
- 4
-
17
Martial Godo ↓ Josh Magennis 70'
Bench
- 12
-
28
Josh Magennis ↑ 70'
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 70'
-
19
Callum Lang ↑ 63'
-
2
Kelland Watts ↑ 78'
- 21
-
18
Jonny Smith ↑ 70'
Coach
Shaun Maloney
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
14
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Elias Kachunga 67'
- 10
- 5
- 6
- 3
-
8
George Thomas ↓ Lewis Simper 84'
- 4
- 23
- 25
- 2
Bench
-
21
Elias Kachunga ↑ 67'
-
9
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 67'
- 11
-
27
John-Kymani Gordon ↑ 67'
- 16
- 13
-
22
Lewis Simper ↑ 84'
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 |
| Adam May | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Luke Robinson | 1 |
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
| Jonny Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2023-09-16
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-09-02
Blackpool FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2023-08-26
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Barnsley FC
L
2023-08-19
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–4
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2023-08-15
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-08-12
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-09-16
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-09-04
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Reading FC
W
2023-08-26
Leyton Orient FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-08-19
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-08-15
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Stevenage FC
L
2023-08-12
Fleetwood Town FC
0–2
Cambridge United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.55
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.97
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 95% + Both teams to score 89%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 6.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 100% |
|
0% |
| ± 1.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 2.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 3.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 4.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
68%
Wigan Athletic FC or Cambridge United FC
83%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–1 not predicted2 – 1Actual
2 – 3
5.1%
2 – 4
5%
3 – 3
4.3%
3 – 4
4.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
1 – 4
4%
2 – 2
4%
2 – 5
3.9%
3 – 2
3.3%
3 – 5
3.3%
1 – 2
3.3%
1 – 5
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 7% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 11% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 16% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 16% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.