Wrexham 2-1 Wigan
Updated
Wrexham won: Wrexham 2-1 Wigan in the League One (Round 23) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024 at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam). Wrexham goals: Ryan Barnett 60', Steven Fletcher 90'+1. Wigan goals: Joe Hugill 79'. Expected goals: 0.36-1.18. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: George Dobson (8.6).
Match report
Wrexham beat Wigan 2-1
Wrexham squeezed past Wigan 2-1 at STōK Cae Ras on Sunday 29 December in the League One.
Ryan Barnett put Wrexham ahead on 60' (1-0), Joe Hugill levelled for Wigan on 79' (1-1) and Steven Fletcher restored Wrexham's lead on 90+1' (2-1).
Steven Fletcher's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Wrexham had 46% of the ball, shots were 9-9 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.36-1.18. Wigan created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
George Dobson (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 13,332. Referee: Tom Nield.
Match stats
| Wrexham | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.36 | 1.18 |
| Total shots | 9 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 6 | 32 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 248 (69%) | 317 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total shots | 9 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 6 |
Lineups
Wrexham (3-5-2): Mark Howard, Max Cleworth, Eoghan O'Connell, Lewis Brunt, Ryan Barnett, George Dobson, Matthew James, Oliver Rathbone, James McClean, Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer
Wigan (4-1-4-1): Sam Tickle, Toby Sibbick, Jason Kerr, Will Aimson, Steven Sessegnon, Scott Smith, Jonny Smith, Babajide Adeeko, Thelo Aasgaard, Michael Olakigbe, Dale Taylor
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Babajide Adeeko (Wigan)
- 31' · Substitution · Jensen Weir for Babajide Adeeko (Wigan)
- 60' · Goal · Ryan Barnett (Wrexham)
- 61' · Yellow card · Ryan Barnett (Wrexham)
- 67' · Substitution · Silko Thomas for Jonny Smith (Wigan)
- 70' · Substitution · Steven Fletcher for Ollie Palmer (Wrexham)
- 70' · Substitution · Elliot Lee for Paul Mullin (Wrexham)
- 73' · Substitution · Callum McManaman for Michael Olakigbe (Wigan)
- 73' · Substitution · Joe Hugill for Steven Sessegnon (Wigan)
- 77' · Yellow card · Will Aimson (Wigan)
- 79' · Goal · Joe Hugill (Wigan)
- 85' · Yellow card · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
- 87' · Substitution · Mo Faal for Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)
- 88' · Substitution · Sebastian Revan for Ryan Barnett (Wrexham)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Steven Fletcher (Wrexham)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · James McClean (Wrexham)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 1997: Wrexham 4, draws 5, Wigan 3.
Questions
Who won Wrexham vs Wigan?
Wrexham won, 2-1 (League One) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024.
When and where is Wrexham vs Wigan?
Sun, 29 Dec 2024, 15:00 UTC at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam), League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Wigan?
In 12 league meetings since 1997: Wrexham 4 wins, 5 draws, Wigan 3 wins (goals 15-15).