Wigan 2-0 Bradford
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 2-0 Bradford in the League One (Round 37) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Caylan Vickers 20', Joe Taylor 78'. Expected goals: 0.72-0.68. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Sam Tickle (8.2).
Match report
Wigan beat Bradford 2-0
Wigan beat Bradford 2-0 at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 14 March in the League One.
Caylan Vickers put Wigan ahead on 20' (1-0) and Joe Taylor made it 2-0 on 78'.
Wigan had 35% of the ball, shots were 5-7 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.72-0.68.
Sam Tickle (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 16,710. Referee: Andrew Humphries.
Match stats
| Wigan | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.72 | 0.68 |
| Total shots | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 4 | 16 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 127 (52%) | 297 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total shots | 5 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 5 |
Lineups
Wigan (3-4-2-1): Sam Tickle, Llyton Chapman, Jason Kerr, Will Aimson, Fraser Murray, Jensen Weir, Owen Moxon, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Caylan Vickers, Callum Wright, Joe Taylor
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Matthew Pennington, Curtis Tilt, Ibou Touray, Josh Neufville, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Ethan Wheatley
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Caylan Vickers (Wigan)
- 31' · Yellow card · Will Aimson (Wigan)
- 39' · Yellow card · Jason Kerr (Wigan)
- 46' · Substitution · Stephen Humphrys for Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 46' · Substitution · Will Swan for Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 46' · Substitution · Paul Mullin for Ethan Wheatley (Bradford)
- 59' · Substitution · Matthew Smith for Caylan Vickers (Wigan)
- 66' · Yellow card · Ibou Touray (Bradford)
- 68' · Yellow card · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
- 75' · Substitution · Harrison Ashby for Matthew Pennington (Bradford)
- 78' · Goal · Joe Taylor (Wigan)
- 82' · Yellow card · Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Wigan)
- 85' · Substitution · Christian Saydee for Owen Moxon (Wigan)
- 90' · Substitution · Luke Robinson for Llyton Chapman (Wigan)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Joseph Hungbo for Joe Taylor (Wigan)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Harrison Ashby (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2003: Wigan 4, draws 2, Bradford 2.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Bradford?
Wigan won, 2-0 (League One) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026.
When and where is Wigan vs Bradford?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Bradford?
In 8 league meetings since 2003: Wigan 4 wins, 2 draws, Bradford 2 wins (goals 8-5).