Wigan Athletic FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at The Brick Community Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Adam Burgess (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Exeter City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Sep | Stevenage FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Crawley Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Stevenage FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Exeter City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #21 |
| 56 | Points | 49 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 14 / 18 | W / D / L | 12 / 13 / 21 |
| 49 | Scored | 52 |
| 58 | Conceded | 61 |
| -9 | GD | -9 |
| 1.22 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 30% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts). Exeter City FC are 21st (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Wigan Athletic FC launch into their encounter with Exeter City FC.
- 5' 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 Amani Richards suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Will Aimson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' Tristan Crama has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 190 appearances.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Exeter City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' 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.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Caldwell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wigan Athletic FC that had 380 games and scored 405 goals.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 70' Matthew Smith needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kami Doyle is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 80' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 85' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' Josh Magennis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 15
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 23
- 3
- 7
- 9
- 29
Bench
- 17
- 20
- 21
- 28
- 16
- 11
- 12
Coach
Shaun Maloney
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 27
- 26
- 2
- 14
- 10
- 4
- 1
- 15
- 20
- 21
Bench
- 5
- 29
- 37
- 17
- 8
- 11
- 19
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Eisa | 1 |
| Jack Aitchison | 1 |
| Dale Taylor | 1 |
| Reece Cole | 1 |
| Martial Godo | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-09-28
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Exeter City FC
D
2024-09-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Stevenage FC
D
2024-09-21
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-09-14
Bristol Rovers FC
0–4
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-08-31
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-08-24
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Crawley Town FC
W
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Exeter City FC
57%
Wigan Athletic FC or Exeter City FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.8%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
2.9%
2 – 2
2.7%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 24% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.