Wigan Athletic FC vs Huddersfield Town AFC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Huddersfield Town AFC — Championship at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Huddersfield Town AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Jan | Preston North End FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds DW Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Wigan Athletic FC and Huddersfield Town AFC.
- 5' Huddersfield Town AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 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.
- 13' The Huddersfield Town AFC bench stirs into life. Oliver Turton is withdrawn and William Boyle gets his opportunity.
- 14' It is a substitution in Huddersfield Town AFC team. Oliver Turton is replaced by William Boyle on 14 minute.
- 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' That is a Yellow card for Huddersfield Town AFC. Martyn Waghorn will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' Wigan Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Huddersfield Town AFC backline.
- 32' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' Huddersfield Town AFC is showing some good football. However, Huddersfield Town AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 47' Josh Ruffels has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' Matthew Pearson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' Ashley Fletcher gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Danel Sinani and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' The whistle greets Tomas Vaclik as he departs to be replaced by Nicholas Bilokapic.
- 62' Another change for Huddersfield Town AFC made on 62 minute. Anthony Knockaert leaves to be changed by Connor Mahoney.
- 66' That is a Yellow card for Wigan Athletic FC. Christ Tiehi will be fuming at that decision.
- 71' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Huddersfield Town AFC winning 100% of all matches.
- 76' It is a cagey affair so far. Wigan Athletic FC in their trying to find a way past Huddersfield Town AFC's compact .
- 77' Thelo Aasgaard is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Lang at the 77 minute mark.
- 82' What a moment for Jack Whatmough! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
- 86' Time for substitution for Wigan Athletic FC. Will Keane is replaced by Tom Naylor.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Huddersfield Town AFC.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 11
-
27
Tendayi Darikwa ↓ Tom Pearce 59'
- 12
- 8
-
10
Will Keane ↓ Tom Naylor 86'
- 2
-
19
Callum Lang ↓ Thelo Aasgaard 77'
-
25
Danel Sinani ↓ Ashley Fletcher 59'
- 32
- 22
Bench
-
4
Tom Naylor ↑ 86'
- 9
-
23
Ashley Fletcher ↑ 59'
-
3
Tom Pearce ↑ 59'
- 1
- 29
-
30
Thelo Aasgaard ↑ 77'
Coach
Shaun Maloney
Huddersfield Town AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 50
-
49
Martyn Waghorn ↓ Jordan Rhodes 62'
- 32
-
2
Oliver Turton ↓ William Boyle 14'
-
14
Josh Ruffels ↓ Jaheim Headley 86'
- 4
- 1
- 22
- 16
- 24
Bench
- 10
- 18
-
9
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 62'
-
11
Connor Mahoney ↑ 62'
-
12
William Boyle ↑ 14'
-
48
Jaheim Headley ↑ 86'
-
41
Nicholas Bilokapic ↑ 61'
Coach
Narcis Pelach
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anthony Pilkington | 2 |
| Will Keane | 2 |
| Jack Whatmough | 1 |
| Ollie Turton | 1 |
| Owen Dale | 1 |
| Dale Taylor | 1 |
| Josh Windass | 1 |
| Callum Marshall | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2023-02-11
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2023-02-06
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-01-21
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Luton Town FC
L
2023-01-17
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Luton Town FC
L
2023-01-14
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-01-07
Luton Town FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
Huddersfield Town AFC Form
2023-02-11
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2023-02-07
Blackpool FC
2–2
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2023-02-04
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2023-01-28
Coventry City FC
2–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2023-01-14
Hull City AFC
1–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2023-01-07
Preston North End FC
3–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Huddersfield Town AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Huddersfield Town AFC
51%
Wigan Athletic FC or Huddersfield Town AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Huddersfield Town AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Huddersfield Town AFC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

