Wigan Athletic FC vs Millwall FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Millwall FC — Championship at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Millwall FC 46 games · 83 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Billy Smallwood
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Preston North End FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Leeds United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Apr | Bristol City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | Stoke City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Apr | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Wigan Athletic FC welcome Millwall FC for this crunch clash at The DW Stadium.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Cook might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Joe Garner puts Wigan Athletic FC on the lead.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Lee Evans is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wigan Athletic FC so far.
- 30' Wigan Athletic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wigan Athletic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' 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.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' The 38-year-old Anthony Pilkington has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' 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 Jake Cooper suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' The crowd applauds Ryan Tunnicliffe as he leaves the pitch. Jiri Skalak steps in for Millwall FC.
- 64' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 64 minute. Anthony Pilkington leaves to be changed by Charlie Jolley.
- 67' It is a substitution in Millwall FC team. Lee Gregory is replaced by George Alexander on 67 minute.
- 72' A quiet spell here at The DW Stadium. Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' The Wigan Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Joe Garner is withdrawn and Callum McManaman gets his opportunity.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Billy Mitchell. He replaces Shaun Williams on 78 minute.
- 83' The travelling Millwall FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 88' Millwall FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 88.
- 90' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gary Roberts is hanging Reece James on the field on 90 minute.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 3
-
41
Joe Garner ↓ Callum McManaman 75'
- 36
- 1
- 22
- 25
- 20
- 21
-
12
Reece James C ↓ Gary Roberts 90'
- 30
Bench
- 4
-
15
Callum McManaman ↑ 75'
- 23
- 31
-
18
Gary Roberts ↑ 90'
- 42
-
29
Charlie Jolley ↑ 64'
Coach
Paul Cook
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 28
- 16
- 11
- 12
- 5
-
6
Shaun Williams ↓ Billy Mitchell 78'
-
18
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↓ Jiri Skalak 62'
-
9
Lee Gregory ↓ George Alexander 67'
- 20
- 15
Bench
- 2
- 19
- 13
-
26
Jiri Skalak ↑ 62'
- 32
-
50
George Alexander ↑ 67'
-
42
Billy Mitchell ↑ 78'
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shaun Hutchinson | 2 |
| Will Keane | 2 |
| Antonee Robinson | 1 |
| Matt Smith | 1 |
| Zian Flemming | 1 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 |
| Shaun Williams | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2019-05-05
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Millwall FC
W
2019-04-27
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2019-04-22
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Preston North End FC
W
2019-04-19
Leeds United FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2019-04-14
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Norwich City FC
D
2019-04-10
Hull City AFC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Millwall FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Millwall FC
51%
Wigan Athletic FC or Millwall FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.6%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
2 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Millwall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.