Wigan Athletic FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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
6 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 9.3 goals/game
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
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 ball is rolling at . Wigan Athletic FC are looking to make home advantage count against Leeds United FC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 6' Wigan Athletic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Reece James on 6.
- 9' Against the run of play, Pablo Hernandez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 14' Barry Douglas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' It’s high time Marcelo Bielsa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 24' Wigan Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
- 29' 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.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mateusz Klich made 368 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' Cedric Kipre needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 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' A goal from the Jamaica international Kemar Roofe! He fires home on 46 to make it 1-2!
- 51' Wigan Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leeds United FC's shape.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pablo Hernandez on 57 minutes.
- 62' A quiet spell here at . Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 64' The whistle greets Joe Garner as he departs to be replaced by Callum McManaman.
- 69' It looks surprising Wigan Athletic FC does not make any changes. Nathan Byrne has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 70' The whistle greets Kal Naismith as he departs to be replaced by Leonardo Lopes.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Leeds United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 81' It’s a booking for Wigan Athletic FC player. Callum McManaman gets a Yellow card.
- 85' Wigan Athletic FC ring the changes. Darron Gibson has done his job and it is now time for James Vaughan to step up.
- 90' Barry Douglas is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' Leeds United AFC make a change. Mateusz Klich trudges off to be replaced by Jamie Shackleton on 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Leeds United FC players.
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 |
| Reece James | 1 |
| Kemar Roofe | 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.