Wigan Athletic FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at DW Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Wigan Athletic FC and Cheltenham Town FC.
- 5' Matty Blair has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 8' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Callum Lang makes it 1-0.
- 13' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Leam Richardson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wigan Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Cheltenham Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 26' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jordan Cousins.
- 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' Cheltenham Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Cheltenham Town FC ring the changes. Lewis Freestone has done his job and it is now time for Taylor Perry to step up.
- 47' Charlie Wyke does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 52' It looks surprising Cheltenham Town FC does not make any changes. Chris Hussey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 60' The whistle greets Jack Whatmough as he departs to be replaced by Curtis Tilt.
- 65' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Callum Lang.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Will Keane argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leam Richardson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 77' The Cheltenham Town FC bench stirs into life. Kyle Joseph is withdrawn and Christian Norton gets his opportunity.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Cheltenham Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 85' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Gavin Massey comes on to replace James McClean.
- 90' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Callum Lang is replaced by Gwion Edwards on 90 minute.
- Cheltenham Town FC will have plenty to reflect on. Wigan Athletic FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
5
Jack Whatmough ↓ Curtis Tilt 60'
-
23
James McClean ↓ Gavin Massey 85'
- 27
- 12
- 8
- 9
- 6
- 10
-
19
Callum Lang ↓ Gwion Edwards 90'
- 2
Bench
-
7
Gwion Edwards ↑ 90'
- 3
-
16
Curtis Tilt ↑ 60'
-
11
Gavin Massey ↑ 85'
- 39
- 14
- 40
Coach
Leam Richardson
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
10
Alfie May ↓ Kyle Vassell 60'
- 8
-
6
Lewis Freestone ↓ Taylor Perry 46'
- 11
- 20
- 3
- 2
- 7
- 4
-
21
Kyle Joseph ↓ Christian Norton 77'
Bench
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↑ 60'
- 1
- 23
- 24
-
18
Taylor Perry ↑ 46'
- 26
-
27
Christian Norton ↑ 77'
Coach
Michael Duff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Liam Sercombe | 1 |
| Matty Taylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2021-09-25
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2021-09-18
Accrington Stanley FC
1–4
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2021-09-11
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-08-28
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-08-21
Charlton Athletic FC
0–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2021-08-17
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2021-09-25
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2021-09-18
Cheltenham Town FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
W
2021-09-11
Charlton Athletic FC
1–2
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2021-09-04
Cheltenham Town FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2021-08-27
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2021-08-21
Fleetwood Town FC
3–2
Cheltenham Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
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 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
44%
Wigan Athletic FC or Cheltenham Town FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 0
11.7%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
6%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Cheltenham Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 25% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.