Wigan 1-0 Rotherham
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 1-0 Rotherham in the League One (Round 44) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: James Carragher 36'. Expected goals: 1.28-0.91. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: James Carragher (8.3).
Match report
Wigan beat Rotherham 1-0
Wigan narrowly beat Rotherham 1-0 at The Brick Community Stadium on Monday 21 April in the League One.
James Carragher put Wigan ahead on 36' (1-0).
Wigan had 41% of the ball, shots were 16-10 (8-0 on target) and expected goals finished 1.28-0.91.
James Carragher (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 9,391. Referee: Greg Rollason.
Match stats
| Wigan | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.28 | 0.91 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 21 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 241 (73%) | 350 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Wigan (4-1-2-1-2): Sam Tickle, James Carragher, Jason Kerr, Will Aimson, Luke Robinson, Babajide Adeeko, Owen Dale, Jon Mellish, Jensen Weir, Maleace Asamoah, Dale Taylor
Rotherham (3-4-2-1): Dillon Phillips, Cameron Humphreys, Hakeem Odoffin, Reece James, Joe Rafferty, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Joe Powell, Louie Sibley, Mallik Wilks, Sam Nombe, Joshua Kayode
Key events
- 34' · Yellow card · Louie Sibley (Rotherham)
- 36' · Goal · James Carragher (Wigan)
- 47' · Yellow card · Jon Mellish (Wigan)
- 62' · Substitution · Jonson Clarke-Harris for Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)
- 62' · Substitution · Jack Holmes for Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Rotherham)
- 70' · Substitution · Jonny Smith for Owen Dale (Wigan)
- 78' · Substitution · Chris Sze for Maleace Asamoah (Wigan)
- 84' · Substitution · Shaun McWilliams for Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)
- 89' · Substitution · Callum McManaman for Dale Taylor (Wigan)
- 89' · Substitution · Toby Sibbick for Jensen Weir (Wigan)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2000: Wigan 12, draws 6, Rotherham 4.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Rotherham?
Wigan won, 1-0 (League One) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Rotherham?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Rotherham?
In 22 league meetings since 2000: Wigan 12 wins, 6 draws, Rotherham 4 wins (goals 33-18).