Wigan Athletic FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at The Brick Community Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Davies (England)
- Assistant 1 Daniel Jarvis (England)
- Assistant 2 Darren Williams (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Exeter City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Sep | Stevenage FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Sep | Leyton Orient FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Wrexham AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Peterborough United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #23 |
| 4 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 8 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 5 |
| 5 | Scored | 4 |
| 12 | Conceded | 13 |
| -7 | GD | -9 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 0.63 |
| 14% | Win % | 13% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC are 24th (4 pts). Peterborough United FC are 23rd (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Peterborough United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
| Jensen Weir | 2 G |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 G |
| Akeel Higgins | 1 G |
Peterborough United FC
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds The Brick Community Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Wigan Athletic FC and Peterborough United FC.
- 5' Kwame Poku has been relatively quiet despite scoring 27 goals in his last 7 appearances.
- 10' Peterborough United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 11' Dale Taylor does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 16' Wigan Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Peterborough United FC backline.
- 21' Babajide Adeeko has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 23' A moment of madness from Hector Matthew Kyprianou on 23 minutes earns him a card. Peterborough United FC will be frustrated.
- 25' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sam Curtis on 25 minutes.
- 28' The Peterborough United FC bench stirs into life. Hector Matthew Kyprianou is withdrawn and Cian Hayes gets his opportunity.
- 33' Ireland international Cian Hayes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Peterborough United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
- 48' Malik Mothersille is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Peterborough United FC so far.
- 49' Dale Taylor with the second goal in the match!
- 54' The 27-year-old David Ajiboye has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' Babajide Adeeko has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 56.
- 56' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Olakigbe departs to be replaced by Jonny Smith.
- 59' James Dornelly was booked on 59.
- 64' Peterborough United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Silko Thomas on 65.
- 68' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Calvin Ramsay is replaced by James Carragher on 68 minute.
- 69' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Silko Thomas exits the field as Callum McManaman enters on 69.
- 71' That is a card for Peterborough United FC. Emmanuel Fernandez will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' Sam Curtis makes way for David Ajiboye at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Peterborough United FC.
- 77' It looks like no one’s ball. Peterborough United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 79' Peterborough United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Abraham Odoh is hanging Ricky Jade-Jones on the field on 79 minute.
- 81' What composure from Callum McManaman! The England international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 83' A tactical swap from Wigan Athletic FC — Toby Sibbick on, Dale Taylor off on 83 minutes.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' That is a card for Wigan Athletic FC. Jason Kerr will be fuming at that decision.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Wigan Athletic FC take all three points.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 15
-
2
Calvin Ramsay ↓ James Carragher 68'
-
8
Matthew Smith ↓ Scott Smith 68'
- 10
- 1
-
28
Dale Taylor ↓ Toby Sibbick 83'
- 16
- 3
-
11
Michael Olakigbe ↓ Jonny Smith 56'
-
29
Silko Thomas ↓ Callum McManaman 69'
Bench
-
17
Toby Sibbick ↑ 83'
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 69'
-
21
Scott Smith ↑ 68'
-
18
Jonny Smith ↑ 56'
-
23
James Carragher ↑ 68'
- 25
- 12
Coach
Shaun Maloney
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 11
-
17
Ricky Jade-Jones ↓ Abraham Odoh 79'
- 22
- 37
- 15
- 7
- 35
-
2
Sam Curtis ↓ David Ajiboye 72'
-
33
James Dornelly ↓ Jack Sparkes 72'
Bench
-
21
Jack Sparkes ↑ 72'
-
16
David Ajiboye ↑ 72'
-
10
Abraham Odoh ↑ 79'
- 13
-
18
Cian Hayes ↑ 28'
- 38
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 3 |
| Callum McManaman | 2 |
| Dale Taylor | 2 |
| Martial Godo | 1 |
| Kwame Poku | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Josh Knight | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-10-01
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2024-09-28
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Exeter City FC
D
2024-09-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Stevenage FC
D
2024-09-21
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-09-14
Bristol Rovers FC
0–4
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-08-31
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
Peterborough United FC Form
2024-10-01
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2024-09-28
Birmingham City FC
3–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2024-09-24
Leyton Orient FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2024-09-21
Peterborough United FC
3–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-09-14
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-08-31
Peterborough United FC
0–2
Wrexham AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
45%
Wigan Athletic FC or Peterborough United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.5%
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
11.5%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 26% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.