Wigan 2-0 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 2-0 Bristol Rovers in the League One (Round 28) on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: James Carragher 6', Jonny Smith 70'. Expected goals: 1.13-0.76. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Sam Tickle (8.4).
Match report
Wigan beat Bristol Rovers 2-0
Wigan got the better of Bristol Rovers 2-0 at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 25 January in the League One.
James Carragher put Wigan ahead on 6' (1-0) and Jonny Smith made it 2-0 on 70'.
Wigan had 36% of the ball, shots were 9-5 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.13-0.76.
Sam Tickle (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 10,112. Referee: Scott Jackson.
Match stats
| Wigan | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.13 | 0.76 |
| Total shots | 9 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 10 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 238 (79%) | 487 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 9 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 3 |
Lineups
Wigan (4-2-3-1): Sam Tickle, Toby Sibbick, James Carragher, Jason Kerr, Luke Robinson, Scott Smith, Oliver Norburn, Joseph Hungbo, Thelo Aasgaard, Silko Thomas, Dale Taylor
Bristol Rovers (4-2-3-1): Joshua Griffiths, Joel Senior, James Wilson, Connor Taylor, Lino Sousa, Romaine Sawyers, Grant Ward, Luke Thomas, Isaac Hutchinson, Ruel Sotiriou, Gatlin O'Donkor
Key events
- 6' · Goal · James Carragher (Wigan)
- 32' · Yellow card · Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)
- 40' · Yellow card · James Wilson (Bristol Rovers)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Romaine Sawyers (Bristol Rovers)
- 54' · Substitution · Jonny Smith for Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)
- 58' · Yellow card · Luke Thomas (Bristol Rovers)
- 62' · Substitution · Scott Sinclair for Luke Thomas (Bristol Rovers)
- 62' · Substitution · Shaqai Forde for Romaine Sawyers (Bristol Rovers)
- 69' · Substitution · Chris Martin for Isaac Hutchinson (Bristol Rovers)
- 69' · Substitution · Harry McHugh for Oliver Norburn (Wigan)
- 70' · Goal · Jonny Smith (Wigan)
- 77' · Substitution · Clinton Mola for Lino Sousa (Bristol Rovers)
- 77' · Substitution · Jamie Lindsay for Grant Ward (Bristol Rovers)
- 87' · Substitution · Will Goodwin for Thelo Aasgaard (Wigan)
- 87' · Substitution · Jon Mellish for Silko Thomas (Wigan)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1997: Wigan 8, draws 5, Bristol Rovers 3.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Bristol Rovers?
Wigan won, 2-0 (League One) on Sat, 25 Jan 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 25 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Bristol Rovers?
In 16 league meetings since 1997: Wigan 8 wins, 5 draws, Bristol Rovers 3 wins (goals 25-16).