Wigan Athletic FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Sep | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Middlesbrough FC get us underway at DW Stadium.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' The referee has no hesitation. Curtis Tilt is booked for Wigan Athletic FC — Yellow card on 12.
- 17' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Wigan Athletic FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonathan Howson, as he is very good at scoring at DW Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' Will Keane adds to his 0 season tally! Wigan Athletic FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 39' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 44' A goal from the Guyana international Isaiah Jones! He fires home on 44 to make it 1-1!
- 49' Wigan Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- 51' Duncan Watmore makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Middlesbrough FC are in front.
- 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 57' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hayden Hackney makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 62' England international Alex Mowatt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' Graeme Shinnie gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Tendayi Darikwa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Marc Bola has so much to prove this time. He replaces Duncan Watmore on 67 minute.
- 69' GOAL! Chuba Akpom scores on 69.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Matty Crooks. He receives a Yellow card.
- 75' The crowd applauds Will Keane as he leaves the pitch. Josh Magennis steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 80' Tommy Smith, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 82' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Hayden Hackney has done his job and it is now time for Anfernee Dijksteel to step up.
- 84' Jason Kerr gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Callum Lang and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-4.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 11
- 27
- 12
- 8
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Nathan Broadhead 66'
-
21
Joe Bennett ↓ Callum Lang 66'
- 6
-
10
Will Keane ↓ Josh Magennis 75'
- 16
- 30
Bench
- 4
-
28
Josh Magennis ↑ 75'
- 1
-
19
Callum Lang ↑ 66'
-
18
Graeme Shinnie ↑ 66'
- 15
-
20
Nathan Broadhead ↑ 66'
Coach
Leam Richardson
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↓ Marc Bola 67'
- 3
- 6
- 16
- 26
-
25
Matty Crooks ↓ Alex Mowatt 75'
-
29
Chuba Akpom ↓ Rodrigo Muniz 75'
- 1
-
2
Isaiah Jones ↓ Riley McGree 82'
- 30
Bench
-
4
Alex Mowatt ↑ 75'
- 21
-
27
Marc Bola ↑ 67'
- 23
-
15
Anfernee Dijksteel ↑ 82'
-
8
Riley McGree ↑ 82'
-
9
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 75'
Coach
Leo Percovich
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 4 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Jordan Hugill | 2 |
| Sam Morsy | 1 |
| Harold Moukoudi | 1 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
| Duncan Watmore | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2022-10-19
Wigan Athletic FC
1–4
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-10-15
Sunderland AFC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2022-10-11
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2022-10-08
Wigan Athletic FC
1–3
Cardiff City FC
L
2022-10-05
Hull City AFC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2022-10-01
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Middlesbrough FC Form
2022-10-19
Wigan Athletic FC
1–4
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-10-15
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2022-10-08
Millwall FC
2–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-10-05
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2022-10-01
Coventry City FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-09-17
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.14
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Middlesbrough FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Wigan Athletic FC or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.