Wigan Athletic FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Howard
- Assistant 1 Kevin Mulraine
- Assistant 2 Ivan Stankovic
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Port Vale FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #22 |
| 56 | Points | 42 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 14 / 18 | W / D / L | 10 / 12 / 24 |
| 49 | Scored | 36 |
| 58 | Conceded | 61 |
| -9 | GD | -25 |
| 1.22 | PPG | 0.91 |
| 30% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts). Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Wigan Athletic FC welcome Port Vale FC for this crunch clash at DW Stadium.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' 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.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shaun Maloney will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Funso Ojo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wigan Athletic FC so far.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' It looks surprising Port Vale FC does not make any changes. Thelo Aasgaard has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' 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.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 50' Wigan Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Port Vale FC backline.
- 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Martial Godo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wigan Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 65' Thomas Sang has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 70' It’s high time Shaun Maloney made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 75' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 20
- 29
- 15
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 21
- 6
- 26
- 17
Bench
- 12
- 16
- 3
- 23
- 18
- 4
- 22
Coach
Shaun Maloney
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 1
- 6
- 17
- 10
- 4
- 9
- 8
- 21
- 14
- 23
Bench
- 16
- 13
- 20
- 15
- 12
- 24
- 25
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ethan Chislett | 3 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Chris Sze | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-04-06
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Port Vale FC
D
2024-04-01
Cambridge United FC
3–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-03-29
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2024-03-16
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Blackpool FC
W
2024-03-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-03-09
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Leyton Orient FC
W
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Wigan Athletic FC or Draw 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Port Vale FC
60%
Wigan Athletic FC or Port Vale FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
2.8%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 24% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 17% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.