Wigan Athletic FC vs Derby County FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Derby County FC — Championship at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 46 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Aaron Jackson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Reading FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Reading FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at The DW Stadium as Wigan Athletic FC face off against Derby County FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' It looks surprising Wigan Athletic FC does not make any changes. Max Lowe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 22' That is a Yellow card for Derby County FC. Krystian Bielik will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' 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.
- 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jayden Bogle.
- 35' Duane Holmes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 43' Derby County FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 44' Another change for Derby County FC made on 44 minute. Krystian Bielik leaves to be changed by Max Bird.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Derby County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' 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.
- 59' Wigan Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 59.
- 60' Jack Marriott is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chris Martin at the 60 minute mark.
- 61' Lee Evans was booked on 61.
- 64' Time for substitution for Wigan Athletic FC. Anthony Pilkington is replaced by Joe Garner.
- 69' Curtis Davies has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' Derby County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' A quiet spell here at The DW Stadium. Derby County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' A goal from the England international Joe Garner! He fires home on 81 to make it 1-0!
- 84' The crowd applauds Jason Knight as he leaves the pitch. Morgan Whittaker steps in for Derby County FC.
- 89' Ireland international Anthony Pilkington has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chey Dunkley is hanging Michael Jacobs on the field on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
7
Anthony Pilkington ↓ Joe Garner 64'
- 5
- 3
- 8
- 23
- 2
-
17
Michael Jacobs ↓ Chey Dunkley 90'
- 33
- 21
-
10
Josh Windass ↓ Joe Williams 64'
Bench
- 4
- 1
-
20
Joe Williams ↑ 64'
-
14
Joe Garner ↑ 64'
-
22
Chey Dunkley ↑ 90'
- 11
- 18
Coach
Paul Cook
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 33
- 37
- 10
- 9
-
19
Chris Martin ↓ Jack Marriott 60'
- 23
-
5
Krystian Bielik ↓ Max Bird 44'
- 25
-
38
Jason Knight ↓ Morgan Whittaker 84'
Bench
- 8
- 21
- 2
-
41
Max Bird ↑ 44'
-
14
Jack Marriott ↑ 60'
- 40
-
49
Morgan Whittaker ↑ 84'
Coach
Phillip Cocu
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Craig Forsyth | 1 |
| Curtis Nelson | 1 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
| Mason Bennett | 1 |
| Scott Malone | 1 |
| Gavin Massey | 1 |
| Graeme Shinnie | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2019-12-26
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
2019-12-23
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2019-12-14
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2019-12-11
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2019-12-07
Luton Town FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-11-30
Wigan Athletic FC
1–3
Reading FC
L
Derby County FC Form
2019-12-26
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
2019-12-21
Reading FC
3–0
Derby County FC
L
2019-12-14
Derby County FC
0–1
Millwall FC
L
2019-12-11
Derby County FC
1–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2019-12-07
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Derby County FC
L
2019-11-30
Derby County FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Derby County FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Derby County FC
62%
Wigan Athletic FC or Derby County FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.