Thursday , 2 July 2026

Wigan Athletic FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Wigan Athletic FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Sat 1 Feb 2025 · 15:00 UTC The Brick Community Stadium 8,606 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jonny Smith 36' 1–0
1–1 88' James Collins
Y 20' Jovon Makama
Y 31' James Collins
Scott Smith 44' Y
Harry McHugh 45' Y
Jensen Weir 51' Y
Sam Tickle 77' Y
Toby Sibbick 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Wigan Athletic FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at The Brick Community Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee John Mulligan (England)
  • Assistant 1 Karl Buckley (England)
  • Assistant 2 Kevin Mulraine

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

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Wigan Athletic FC 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC 2024-09-21 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2024-04-13 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-12-09 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Lincoln City FC 2022-04-09 Lincoln City FC 1–3 Wigan Athletic FC

Recent Form

Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb Lincoln City FC H 1–1 D
28 Jan Peterborough United FC A 0–1 L
25 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 2–0 W
21 Jan Burton Albion FC H 1–2 L
18 Jan Stevenage FC A 2–1 W
14 Jan Mansfield Town FC A 2–0 W
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb Wigan Athletic FC A 1–1 D
28 Jan Blackpool FC H 0–2 L
25 Jan Peterborough United FC H 5–1 W
18 Jan Northampton Town FC A 1–0 W
11 Jan Birmingham City FC A 1–2 L
04 Jan Stevenage FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Wigan Athletic FC Lincoln City FC
#16 Position #1
56 Points 103
46 Played 46
14 / 14 / 18 W / D / L 31 / 10 / 5
49 Scored 89
58 Conceded 41
-9 GD +48
1.22 PPG 2.24
30% Win % 67%

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Wigan Athletic FC and Lincoln City FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Collins made 382 appearances and scored 91 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit 16 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jovon Makama.
  • 25' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Silko Thomas by Joseph Hungbo on 25 minute.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 31' It’s gonna be a card for James Collins.
  • 36' What a moment for Jonny Smith! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 41' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 44' A moment of madness from Scott Smith on 44 minutes earns him a card. Wigan Athletic FC will be frustrated.
  • 45' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a card on 45.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Conor McGrandles. He replaces Ethan Erhahon on 46 minute.
  • 51' A moment of madness from Jensen Weir on 51 minutes earns him a card. Wigan Athletic FC will be frustrated.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' Conor McGrandles has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 62' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Harry McHugh departs to be replaced by Oliver Norburn.
  • 67' 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 Scott Smith suffering a number of foals already.
  • 72' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 75' Freddie Draper has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tendayi Darikwa on 75 minute.
  • 77' Sam Tickle picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 87' 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.
  • 88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. James Collins makes it 1-1.
  • 89' Toby Sibbick picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shaun Maloney

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skubala

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Lang 3
Tom Hopper 2
Tony Scully 2
Timothy Eyoma 2
Jonny Smith 2
Charlie Hughes 1
Daniel Mandroiu 1
Jorge Grant 1

Head to Head

2025-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC 2024-09-21 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Wigan Athletic FC 2024-04-13 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC 2023-12-09 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Lincoln City FC 2022-04-09 Lincoln City FC 1–3 Wigan Athletic FC

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2025-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D 2025-01-28 Peterborough United FC 1–0 Wigan Athletic FC L 2025-01-25 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2025-01-21 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC L 2025-01-18 Stevenage FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2025-01-14 Mansfield Town FC 0–2 Wigan Athletic FC W

Lincoln City FC Form

2025-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D 2025-01-28 Lincoln City FC 0–2 Blackpool FC L 2025-01-25 Lincoln City FC 5–1 Peterborough United FC W 2025-01-18 Northampton Town FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC W 2025-01-11 Birmingham City FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L 2025-01-04 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Stevenage FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.02 Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Wigan Athletic FC or Lincoln City FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Wigan Athletic FC35% Draw29% Lincoln City FC36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
65%
Wigan Athletic FC or Lincoln City FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wigan Athletic FC20% Draw50% Lincoln City FC30%
Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
11.6%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC

Handicap Wigan Athletic FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 17% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 22% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.