Wigan 1-2 Reading
Updated
Reading won: Wigan 1-2 Reading in the League One (Round 34) on Sat, 1 Mar 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Jason Kerr 60'. Reading goals: Jayden Wareham 71', Tyler Bindon 86'. Expected goals: 0.41-2.08. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Tyler Bindon (8.4).
Match report
Reading beat Wigan 2-1
Reading came from behind to beat Wigan 2-1 away from home at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 1 March in the League One.
Jason Kerr put Wigan ahead on 60' (1-0), Jayden Wareham levelled for Reading on 71' (1-1) and Tyler Bindon restored Reading's lead on 86' (1-2).
Tyler Bindon's 86' strike proved decisive.
Wigan had 44% of the ball, shots were 7-19 (4-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.41-2.08. Reading were the better side on chances, too.
Tyler Bindon (Reading) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 9,402. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Wigan | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.41 | 2.08 |
| Total shots | 7 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 21 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 274 (75%) | 377 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 7 |
| Total shots | 7 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 10 |
Lineups
Wigan (4-2-3-1): Sam Tickle, Toby Sibbick, Will Aimson, Jason Kerr, Jon Mellish, Babajide Adeeko, Oliver Norburn, Jonny Smith, Ronan Darcy, Owen Dale, Dale Taylor
Reading (4-3-3): Joel Pereira, Tivonge Rushesha, Tyler Bindon, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Andre Garcia, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Harvey Knibbs, Billy Bodin, Jayden Wareham, Mamadi Camara
Key events
- 60' · Goal · Jason Kerr (Wigan)
- 65' · Substitution · Dion Rankine for Jonny Smith (Wigan)
- 65' · Substitution · Jensen Weir for Ronan Darcy (Wigan)
- 68' · Substitution · Andy Yiadom for Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)
- 68' · Substitution · Adrian Akande for Billy Bodin (Reading)
- 71' · Goal · Jayden Wareham (Reading)
- 74' · Substitution · Scott Smith for Oliver Norburn (Wigan)
- 75' · Yellow card · Andy Yiadom (Reading)
- 76' · Substitution · Kelvin Abrefa for Andre Garcia (Reading)
- 80' · Substitution · Callum McManaman for Owen Dale (Wigan)
- 81' · Substitution · Harry McHugh for Toby Sibbick (Wigan)
- 86' · Goal · Tyler Bindon (Reading)
- 88' · Substitution · Louie Holzman for Mamadi Camara (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
37 league meetings since 1998: Wigan 14, draws 7, Reading 16.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Reading?
Reading won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 1 Mar 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Reading?
Sat, 1 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Reading?
In 37 league meetings since 1998: Wigan 14 wins, 7 draws, Reading 16 wins (goals 43-44).