Wigan Athletic FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Wigan Athletic FC launch into their encounter with Sunderland AFC.
- 5' Ross Stewart has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 16 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Neil made 374 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 11' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a Yellow card on 11.
- 16' Luke O'Nien needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 17' Ryan Nyambe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Charlie Hughes on 17 minute.
- 19' Ellis Simms is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 24' Sunderland AFC 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.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Will Keane makes it 1-1.
- 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kolo Toure will be considering his options from the bench.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Daniel Ballard. He receives a Yellow card.
- 61' The referee has no hesitation. Curtis Tilt is booked for Wigan Athletic FC — Yellow card on 61.
- 62' The Sunderland AFC bench stirs into life. Edouard Michut is withdrawn and Alex Pritchard gets his opportunity.
- 66' Ross Stewart does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 68' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Jay Matete on, Alex Pritchard off on 68 minutes.
- 73' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wigan Athletic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 74' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Callum Lang exits the field as Gwion Edwards enters on 74.
- 79' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 84' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 85' Against the run of play, Patrick Roberts has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 89' A stunning finish from Amad — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 1-4 the final result. Wigan Athletic FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 11
- 27
- 8
- 23
- 10
- 16
- 1
-
19
Callum Lang ↓ Gwion Edwards 74'
-
30
Thelo Aasgaard ↓ Graeme Shinnie 62'
-
32
Charlie Hughes ↓ Ryan Nyambe 17'
Bench
- 12
- 21
-
7
Gwion Edwards ↑ 74'
- 6
-
2
Ryan Nyambe ↑ 17'
-
18
Graeme Shinnie ↑ 62'
- 20
- 14
Coach
Kolo Toure
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 13
-
20
Jack Clarke ↓ Ross Stewart 62'
- 1
- 24
- 32
- 5
-
9
Ellis Simms ↓ Patrick Roberts 62'
-
25
Edouard Michut ↓ Alex Pritchard 62'
- 16
- 17
Bench
- 12
-
21
Alex Pritchard ↑ 62'
-
10
Patrick Roberts ↑ 62'
-
14
Ross Stewart ↑ 62'
- 7
- 27
- 19
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ross Stewart | 4 |
| Will Keane | 2 |
| Ellis Simms | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Amad | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Gwion Edwards | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2022-12-29
Wigan Athletic FC
1–4
Sunderland AFC
L
2022-12-26
Middlesbrough FC
4–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2022-12-19
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2022-12-10
Millwall FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2022-11-12
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2022-11-08
Coventry City FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.21
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
75%
Wigan Athletic FC or Sunderland AFC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 3
3.5%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 22% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.