Wigan 1-1 Blackpool
Updated
It finished level: Wigan 1-1 Blackpool in the League One (Round 45) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Jon Mellish 3'. Blackpool goals: Lee Evans 74' (pen). Expected goals: 0.53-1.84. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Lee Evans (8.4).
Match report
Wigan 1-1 Blackpool: match report
Wigan and Blackpool shared the points in a 1-1 draw at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 26 April in the League One.
Jon Mellish put Wigan ahead on 3' (1-0) and Lee Evans levelled for Blackpool from the penalty spot on 74' (1-1).
Wigan had 36% of the ball, shots were 8-14 (1-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.53-1.84. Blackpool will feel they deserved more.
Lee Evans (Blackpool) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 11,176. Referee: Matthew Russell.
Match stats
| Wigan | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.53 | 1.84 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 6 | 32 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 236 (77%) | 451 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 12 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 8 |
Lineups
Wigan (4-3-1-2): Sam Tickle, James Carragher, Jason Kerr, Will Aimson, Luke Robinson, Owen Dale, Babajide Adeeko, Jon Mellish, Jensen Weir, Maleace Asamoah, Dale Taylor
Blackpool (4-4-2): Harry Tyrer, Odel Offiah, Oliver Casey, Elkan Baggott, James Husband, Robert Apter, Lee Evans, Albie Morgan, CJ Hamilton, Niall Ennis, Ashley Fletcher
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Jon Mellish (Wigan)
- 57' · Substitution · Tom Bloxham for James Husband (Blackpool)
- 62' · Substitution · Callum McManaman for Dale Taylor (Wigan)
- 63' · Substitution · Chris Sze for Maleace Asamoah (Wigan)
- 70' · Yellow card · Callum McManaman (Wigan)
- 70' · Yellow card · Lee Evans (Blackpool)
- 74' · Goal · Lee Evans (Blackpool)
- 77' · Substitution · Jonny Smith for Owen Dale (Wigan)
- 77' · Substitution · Toby Sibbick for Luke Robinson (Wigan)
- 78' · Substitution · Joshua Onomah for Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1997: Wigan 12, draws 6, Blackpool 12.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Blackpool?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League One) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Blackpool?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Blackpool?
In 30 league meetings since 1997: Wigan 12 wins, 6 draws, Blackpool 12 wins (goals 42-38).