Wigan Athletic FC vs Hull City AFC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Hull City AFC — Championship at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hull City AFC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Tony Harrington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Hull City AFC | H | 8–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | Barnsley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jul | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | Brentford FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Jun | Stoke City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–8 | L |
| 11 Jul | Millwall FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Jul | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jul | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 02 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jun | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at The DW Stadium!
- 1' Kal Naismith has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 1 minutes.
- 6' Hull City AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 11' The 34-year-old Ryan Tafazolli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mallik Wilks made 235 appearances and scored 59 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Hull City AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 26' Hull City AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 27' Kieffer Moore doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 32' Kieran Dowell is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 33' A moment of madness from George Honeyman on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hull City AFC will be frustrated.
- 35' Hull City AFC ring the changes. Josh Bowler has done his job and it is now time for Daniel Batty to step up.
- 37' Goal! Jamal Lowe scores his 64 goal in 371 matches.
- 40' Kieffer Moore doubles the advantage! 5-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 42' Kieran Dowell is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Hull City AFC. Jon Toral will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' A goal from the England international Joe Williams! He fires home on 45 to make it 7-0!
- 46' Hull City AFC ring the changes. Jon Toral has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Stewart to step up.
- 51' It looks surprising Hull City AFC does not make any changes. Josh Bowler has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Lee Evans comes on to replace Joe Williams.
- 57' The crowd applauds Josh Magennis as he leaves the pitch. Keane Lewis-Potter steps in for Hull City AFC.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' A stunning finish from Kieran Dowell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 71' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Kieran Dowell exits the field as Gary Roberts enters on 71.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' Mihai Dobre is replacing Leon Balogun for the Wigan Athletic FC side.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 88' 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.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Wigan Athletic FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
30
Kieran Dowell ↓ Gary Roberts 71'
-
37
Leon Balogun ↓ Mihai Dobre 78'
-
19
Kieffer Moore ↓ Gavin Massey 56'
- 1
-
20
Joe Williams ↓ Lee Evans 56'
- 5
-
3
Antonee Robinson ↓ Tom Pearce 56'
- 2
- 33
- 21
Bench
-
25
Mihai Dobre ↑ 78'
-
12
Tom Pearce ↑ 56'
-
8
Lee Evans ↑ 56'
- 23
-
11
Gavin Massey ↑ 56'
-
18
Gary Roberts ↑ 71'
- 38
- 27
- 34
Coach
Paul Cook
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 25
- 5
- 1
- 4
-
10
Jon Toral ↓ Kevin Stewart 46'
- 27
-
43
Mallik Wilks ↓ Tom Eaves 46'
- 37
- 26
-
19
Josh Bowler ↓ Daniel Batty 35'
Bench
- 13
- 15
-
8
Daniel Batty ↑ 35'
-
6
Kevin Stewart ↑ 46'
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 46'
-
3
Ryan Tafazolli ↑ 46'
- 44
- 17
-
31
Keane Lewis-Potter ↑ 57'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kieran Dowell | 3 |
| Mallik Wilks | 3 |
| Jarrod Bowen | 2 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 2 |
| Kieffer Moore | 2 |
| Tyler Smith | 2 |
| Josh Magennis | 2 |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 2 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2020-07-14
Wigan Athletic FC
8–0
Hull City AFC
W
2020-07-11
Barnsley FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2020-07-08
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2020-07-04
Brentford FC
3–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2020-06-30
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Stoke City FC
W
2020-06-27
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
Hull City AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.71
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Hull City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Wigan Athletic FC to win 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Hull City AFC
31%
Wigan Athletic FC or Hull City AFC
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 8–0 not predicted8 – 0Actual
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
7.8%
1 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
6.7%
4 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Hull City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -2 | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| -1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| -1 | 52% | 20% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.