Wigan Athletic FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship .
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee Darren Blunden
3 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Leeds United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 23 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Brentford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Leeds United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 6' A goal from the England international Reece James! He fires home on 6 to make it 1-0!
- 9' What an equalizer from Pablo Hernandez!
- 14' The 35-year-old Stuart Dallas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 19' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wigan Athletic FC that had 385 games and scored 410 goals.
- 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mateusz Klich, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Leeds United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Sam Morsy has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Vaughan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Leeds United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' What composure from Kemar Roofe! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Bielsa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' It looks surprising Leeds United FC does not make any changes. Leonardo Lopes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pablo Hernandez.
- 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kal Naismith made 385 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 64' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Callum McManaman comes on to replace Joe Garner.
- 69' Wigan Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
- 70' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Leonardo Lopes comes on to replace Kal Naismith.
- 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 80' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for Wigan Athletic FC. Callum McManaman will be fuming at that decision.
- 85' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Darron Gibson is replaced by James Vaughan on 85 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Barry Douglas is booked for Leeds United AFC — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Mateusz Klich makes way for Jamie Shackleton at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United AFC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Leeds United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 3
-
4
Darron Gibson ↓ James Vaughan 85'
-
41
Joe Garner ↓ Callum McManaman 64'
- 1
- 33
- 2
-
20
Kal Naismith ↓ Leonardo Lopes 70'
- 21
- 10
- 12
Bench
-
15
Callum McManaman ↑ 64'
- 36
- 23
- 22
- 16
-
8
James Vaughan ↑ 85'
-
19
Leonardo Lopes ↑ 70'
Coach
Paul Cook
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 3
- 1
- 6
- 10
- 23
- 15
- 7
- 19
- 4
- 43
Bench
- 14
- 47
- 11
- 34
- 22
- 27
-
46
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 90'
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 3 |
| Pablo Hernandez | 2 |
| Gavin Massey | 2 |
| Kemar Roofe | 1 |
| Reece James | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2018-11-04
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Leeds United FC
L
2018-10-27
Sheffield United FC
4–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2018-10-23
Millwall FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2018-10-20
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2018-10-06
Preston North End FC
4–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2018-10-02
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Swansea City AFC
D
Leeds United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Leeds United FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Leeds United FC
69%
Wigan Athletic FC or Leeds United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
10.1%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.