Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Tallis (England)
- Assistant 1 Alan Cresswell (England)
- Assistant 2 Paul Lister
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Wycombe Wanderers FC | Wigan Athletic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #16 |
| 63 | Points | 56 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 12 / 17 | W / D / L | 14 / 14 / 18 |
| 69 | Scored | 49 |
| 58 | Conceded | 58 |
| +11 | GD | -9 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 1.22 |
| 37% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wycombe Wanderers FC are 11th (63 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Wycombe Wanderers FC and Wigan Athletic FC is underway.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The 23-year-old Nigel Lonwijk has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wycombe Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 19' Sam Tickle adds to his 0 season tally! Wigan Athletic FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matt Bloomfield will be considering his options from the bench.
- 27' Jonny Smith was booked on 27.
- 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Matt Bloomfield might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Franco Ravizzoli has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Babajide Adeeko is replaced by Martial Godo on 46 minute.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wycombe Wanderers FC and Wigan Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 52' It is a substitution in Wycombe Wanderers FC team. Bez Lubala is replaced by Sam Vokes on 52 minute.
- 57' Wycombe Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
- 61' The whistle greets Chem Campbell as he departs to be replaced by Jason McCarthy.
- 62' Josh Magennis makes way for Chris Sze at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- 67' 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.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Jack Grimmer is booked for Wycombe Wanderers FC — card on 72.
- 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 79' That is a card for Wycombe Wanderers FC. Franco Ravizzoli will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Fresh legs for Wycombe Wanderers FC! Gideon Kodua comes on to replace Jack Grimmer.
- 86' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Tom Pearce. He replaces Chris Sze on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Wycombe Wanderers FC players.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Josh Scowen ↓ Kieran Sadlier 81'
- 10
- 6
-
2
Jack Grimmer ↓ Gideon Kodua 81'
- 8
-
11
Chem Campbell ↓ Jason McCarthy 61'
- 22
- 25
- 19
- 20
-
30
Bez Lubala ↓ Sam Vokes 52'
Bench
- 1
-
9
Sam Vokes ↑ 52'
-
26
Jason McCarthy ↑ 61'
-
23
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 81'
- 5
-
28
Gideon Kodua ↑ 81'
- 24
Coach
Matt Bloomfield
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Josh Magennis ↓ Chris Sze 62'
- 11
- 29
- 10
- 1
- 21
-
18
Jonny Smith ↓ Matthew Smith 46'
- 6
-
26
Babajide Adeeko ↓ Martial Godo 46'
- 24
-
4
Liam Morrison ↓ Jordan Jones 46'
Bench
- 12
- 3
-
14
Jordan Jones ↑ 46'
-
23
Charlie Kelman ↑ 62'
-
8
Matthew Smith ↑ 46'
-
22
Chris Sze ↑ 62'
-
17
Martial Godo ↑ 46'
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Lang | 4 |
| Anthony Stewart | 1 |
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Charlie Hughes | 1 |
| Joe Low | 1 |
Head to Head
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2024-03-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-03-09
Reading FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-03-02
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–4
Barnsley FC
L
2024-02-27
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2024-02-24
Stevenage FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-17
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-03-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-03-09
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-03-02
Fleetwood Town FC
4–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-02-27
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-02-23
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2024-02-17
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
53%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Wigan Athletic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

