Wigan 1-0 Cambridge United
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 1-0 Cambridge United in the League One (Round 36) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Luke Robinson 77'. Expected goals: 1.33-0.56. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Sam Tickle (8.6).
Match report
Wigan beat Cambridge United 1-0
Wigan narrowly beat Cambridge United 1-0 at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 8 March in the League One.
Luke Robinson put Wigan ahead on 77' (1-0).
Wigan had 52% of the ball, shots were 7-12 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.33-0.56.
Sam Tickle (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 10,052. Referee: Jamie O'Connor.
Match stats
| Wigan | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.33 | 0.56 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 307 (79%) | 262 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 9 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 8 |
Lineups
Wigan (4-2-3-1): Sam Tickle, James Carragher, Will Aimson, Jason Kerr, Luke Chambers, Babajide Adeeko, Oliver Norburn, Jonny Smith, Jon Mellish, Ronan Darcy, Dale Taylor
Cambridge United (4-4-2): Nathan Bishop, Liam Bennett, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, Scott Malone, James Brophy, Jordan Cousins, Paul Digby, Josh Stokes, Dominic Ballard, Elias Kachunga
Key events
- 29' · Yellow card · Oliver Norburn (Wigan)
- 38' · Yellow card · James Carragher (Wigan)
- 45' · Yellow card · Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 46' · Substitution · Owen Dale for Ronan Darcy (Wigan)
- 62' · Substitution · Luke Robinson for Luke Chambers (Wigan)
- 63' · Substitution · Scott Smith for Oliver Norburn (Wigan)
- 63' · Substitution · Dan Nlundulu for Dominic Ballard (Cambridge United)
- 70' · Substitution · Chris Sze for Dale Taylor (Wigan)
- 71' · Substitution · Jubril Okedina for Scott Malone (Cambridge United)
- 77' · Goal · Luke Robinson (Wigan)
- 83' · Substitution · Emmanuel Longelo for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 84' · Substitution · Brandon Njoku for Paul Digby (Cambridge United)
- 84' · Substitution · Daniel Barton for Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 87' · Substitution · Callum McManaman for Jonny Smith (Wigan)
- 90' · Yellow card · Jubril Okedina (Cambridge United)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Michael Morrison (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 1995: Wigan 6, draws 6, Cambridge United 5.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Cambridge United?
Wigan won, 1-0 (League One) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Cambridge United?
Sat, 8 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Cambridge United?
In 17 league meetings since 1995: Wigan 6 wins, 6 draws, Cambridge United 5 wins (goals 27-25).