Wigan Athletic FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee James Wilson
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 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Reading FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Sheffield United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lee Evans made 380 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian Walton, as he is very good at scoring at The DW Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' The referee calls foul for Gavin Massey. He receives a Yellow card.
- 40' Magnificent from David McGoldrick! That is 60 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 48' Mark Duffy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 51' Josh Windass has so much to prove this time. He replaces Darron Gibson on 51 minute.
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Enda Stevens.
- 54' Billy Sharp adds to his 0 season tally! Sheffield United FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 59' The 32-year-old Jack O'Connell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 62' Poor challenge from Callum McManaman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Paul Coutts. He replaces Mark Duffy on 66 minute.
- 71' Dean Henderson, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 74' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. David McGoldrick is replaced by Leon Clarke.
- 78' The Wigan Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Joe Garner is withdrawn and Will Grigg gets his opportunity.
- 80' Richard Stearman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Martin Cranie at the 80 minute mark.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! John Fleck argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 88' 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.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
4
Darron Gibson ↓ Josh Windass 51'
-
41
Joe Garner ↓ Will Grigg 78'
- 36
- 1
- 22
-
11
Gavin Massey ↓ Callum McManaman 51'
- 18
- 20
- 21
- 12
Bench
-
15
Callum McManaman ↑ 51'
- 26
- 23
- 2
-
9
Will Grigg ↑ 78'
- 8
-
10
Josh Windass ↑ 51'
Coach
Paul Cook
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 28
-
17
David McGoldrick ↓ Leon Clarke 74'
- 5
- 3
- 4
-
21
Mark Duffy ↓ Paul Coutts 66'
- 2
- 10
- 12
- 1
Bench
- 39
- 22
- 25
- 18
-
19
Richard Stearman ↑ 80'
-
15
Paul Coutts ↑ 66'
-
9
Leon Clarke ↑ 74'
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 6 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 2 |
| Nathan Broadhead | 2 |
| John Egan | 1 |
| Joe Garner | 1 |
| Chey Dunkley | 1 |
| Kal Naismith | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2019-01-01
Wigan Athletic FC
0–3
Sheffield United FC
L
2018-12-29
Swansea City AFC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2018-12-26
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2018-12-22
Wigan Athletic FC
0–3
Birmingham City FC
L
2018-12-15
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2018-12-08
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Derby County FC
L
Sheffield United FC Form
2019-01-01
Wigan Athletic FC
0–3
Sheffield United FC
W
2018-12-29
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2018-12-26
Sheffield United FC
3–1
Derby County FC
W
2018-12-22
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2018-12-14
Sheffield United FC
1–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2018-12-08
Reading FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.9
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
81%
Wigan Athletic FC or Sheffield United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.9%
1 – 1
10.8%
0 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 0
4.2%
0 – 4
3.5%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 23% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.