Wigan Athletic FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Reading FC — League One at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Reeves
- Assistant 1 Alex Gray (England)
- Assistant 2 Danny Gratton
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 5.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | Manchester United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #12 |
| 56 | Points | 63 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 14 / 18 | W / D / L | 16 / 15 / 15 |
| 49 | Scored | 64 |
| 58 | Conceded | 60 |
| -9 | GD | +4 |
| 1.22 | PPG | 1.37 |
| 30% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts). Reading FC are 12th (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Wigan Athletic FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
- 5' Wigan Athletic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' England international Sean Clare has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Josh Magennis, a Northern Ireland , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' What composure from Thelo Aasgaard! The Norway international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 37' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' A tactical swap from Wigan Athletic FC — Stephen Humphrys on, Martial Godo off on 38 minutes.
- 43' 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.
- 48' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andy Yiadom is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 53' Wigan Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 60' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Liam Morrison comes on to replace Josh Magennis.
- 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 69' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Stephen Humphrys on 69 minutes.
- 74' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 77' The crowd applauds Thelo Aasgaard as he leaves the pitch. Callum McManaman steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 80' Kelvin Ehibhationhan gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Paul Mukairu and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Charlie Savage is booked for Reading FC — card on 88.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Steven Sessegnon on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Reading FC.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 7
-
28
Josh Magennis ↓ Liam Morrison 60'
- 14
-
8
Matthew Smith ↓ Liam Shaw 77'
- 10
- 1
- 6
- 26
- 24
-
17
Martial Godo ↓ Stephen Humphrys 38'
Bench
- 12
- 9
-
16
Liam Shaw ↑ 77'
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 77'
-
11
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 38'
- 18
-
4
Liam Morrison ↑ 60'
Coach
Shaun Maloney
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 7
- 20
- 11
- 12
- 36
- 24
Bench
- 22
- 5
- 2
- 27
- 8
- 42
-
15
Kelvin Ehibhationhan ↑ 80'
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Puscas | 3 |
| Joe Garner | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Modou Barrow | 1 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 |
| Charlie Savage | 1 |
| Nick Powell | 1 |
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-01-20
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Reading FC
W
2024-01-13
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-01-08
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
L
2024-01-01
Barnsley FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-12-29
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
W
2023-12-26
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Derby County FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.17
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Reading FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Reading FC
60%
Wigan Athletic FC or Reading FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.