Wigan Athletic FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Reading FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | Luton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Burnley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Sep | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Wigan Athletic FC is hosting Cardiff City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 7' The Ireland Callum Robinson breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 0-1!
- 12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 17' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
- 20' Joe Bennett picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' 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 Andy Rinomhota suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' Joe Ralls has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 372 appearances.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' Sheyi Ojo is replacing Callum Robinson for the Cardiff City FC side.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Max Power.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' Cardiff City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' The referee calls foul for Joe Ralls. He receives a Yellow card.
- 61' That is a Yellow card for Wigan Athletic FC. Graeme Shinnie will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' Magnificent from Sheyi Ojo! That is 14 goals in 420 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Tom Naylor. He replaces Tendayi Darikwa on 70 minute.
- 75' France international Niels Nkounkou has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 77' The crowd applauds Joe Ralls as he leaves the pitch. Romaine Sawyers steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 81' Tony Scully is replacing James McClean for the Wigan Athletic FC side.
- 83' What composure from Charlie Wyke! The England international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 87' Curtis Nelson gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Callum O'Dowda and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Poor challenge from Charlie Wyke. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Cardiff City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
11
James McClean ↓ Tony Scully 81'
-
27
Tendayi Darikwa ↓ Tom Naylor 70'
- 12
- 8
- 9
-
21
Joe Bennett ↓ Curtis Tilt 70'
- 10
- 28
- 18
- 15
Bench
-
4
Tom Naylor ↑ 70'
- 23
-
16
Curtis Tilt ↑ 70'
-
20
Nathan Broadhead ↑ 70'
-
14
Tony Scully ↑ 81'
- 30
- 40
Coach
Leam Richardson
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Callum O'Dowda ↓ Curtis Nelson 87'
- 35
-
29
Mark Harris ↓ Kion Etete 77'
- 26
-
8
Joe Ralls ↓ Romaine Sawyers 77'
-
47
Callum Robinson ↓ Sheyi Ojo 41'
- 23
- 1
- 38
- 6
- 37
Bench
-
19
Romaine Sawyers ↑ 77'
-
16
Curtis Nelson ↑ 87'
- 21
-
10
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 41'
-
9
Kion Etete ↑ 77'
- 12
- 25
Coach
Steve Morison
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kieffer Moore | 2 |
| Kal Naismith | 1 |
| Josh Murphy | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Callum Robinson | 1 |
| Ryan Wintle | 1 |
| Lee Evans | 1 |
| Sheyi Ojo | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2022-10-08
Wigan Athletic FC
1–3
Cardiff City FC
L
2022-10-05
Hull City AFC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2022-10-01
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2022-09-17
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Reading FC
L
2022-09-13
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2022-09-03
Luton Town FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Cardiff City FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
67%
Wigan Athletic FC or Cardiff City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.