Wigan Athletic FC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Stevenage FC — League One at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Stevenage FC 12 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Ryan Williams (England)
5 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 10.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Stevenage FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Maidstone United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Northampton Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Stevenage FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #16 |
| 14 | Points | 16 |
| 15 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 4 / 4 / 4 |
| 13 | Scored | 17 |
| 23 | Conceded | 13 |
| -10 | GD | +4 |
| 0.93 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 27% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC are 19th (14 pts). Stevenage FC are 16th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/2
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
| Jensen Weir | 2 G |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 G |
| Akeel Higgins | 1 G |
Stevenage FC
| Josh Magennis | 3 G | 4 A |
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 2 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Wigan Athletic FC and Stevenage FC has kicked off!
- 5' What a moment for Josh Magennis! That strike on 5 puts his side firmly in control.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Stevenage FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Jamie Reid adds to his 2 season tally! Stevenage FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Shaun Maloney might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' A quiet spell here at DW Stadium. Stevenage FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' Luther Wildin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 169 appearances.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' Thelo Aasgaard is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 48' The travelling Stevenage FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 54' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a card on 54.
- 55' Stevenage FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 56' It’s gonna be a card for Jordan Jones.
- 61' Wigan Athletic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Carl Piergianni on 63 minutes.
- 66' Magnificent from Carl Piergianni! That is 9 goals in 18 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 68' Poor challenge from Josh Magennis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 69' A tactical swap from Stevenage FC — Louis Thompson on, Luther Wildin off on 69 minutes.
- 73' It is a substitution in Stevenage FC team. Vadaine Oliver is replaced by Elliott List on 73 minute.
- 74' The whistle greets Harvey White as he departs to be replaced by Nesta Guinness-Walker.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Charlie Wyke. He replaces Josh Magennis on 78 minute.
- 81' A goal from the Wales international Louis Thompson! He fires home on 81 to make it 2-3!
- 82' Nick Freeman has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
- 83' Stevenage FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 85' Stephen Humphrys gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Thelo Aasgaard and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' The crowd applauds Elliott List as he leaves the pitch. Alexander MacDonald steps in for Stevenage FC.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Stephen Humphrys argues furiously but the card stands.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Wigan Athletic FC.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 16
-
28
Josh Magennis ↓ Charlie Wyke 78'
-
15
Jason Kerr ↓ Callum McManaman 85'
- 14
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 24
Bench
- 12
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 78'
- 5
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 85'
-
11
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 85'
- 4
- 17
Coach
Shaun Maloney
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 19
- 3
- 11
-
33
Vadaine Oliver ↓ Elliott List 73'
-
2
Luther Wildin ↓ Louis Thompson 69'
- 5
- 18
- 17
- 10
- 6
Bench
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 69'
-
9
Elliott List ↑ 73'
- 7
- 15
-
22
Nesta Guinness-Walker ↑ 74'
- 1
- 20
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Jamie Reid | 1 |
| Louis Thompson | 1 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
| Dale Taylor | 1 |
| Daniel Kemp | 1 |
| Wanya Marcal-Madivadua | 1 |
| Daniel Sweeney | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-01-27
Wigan Athletic FC
2–3
Stevenage FC
L
2024-01-23
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
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
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.98
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stevenage FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Stevenage FC
74%
Wigan Athletic FC or Stevenage FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
11.3%
0 – 0
9.9%
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.8%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 23% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.