Burton Albion 0-2 Wigan
Updated
Wigan won: Burton Albion 0-2 Wigan in the League One (Round 23) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Wigan goals: Harrison Bettoni 64', Dara Costelloe 87'. Expected goals: 1.44-1.50. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Sam Tickle (8.9).
Match report
Wigan beat Burton Albion 2-0
Wigan got the better of Burton Albion 2-0 away from home at Pirelli Stadium on Monday 29 December in the League One.
Harrison Bettoni put Wigan ahead on 64' (0-1) and Dara Costelloe made it 0-2 on 87'.
Burton Albion had 56% of the ball, shots were 16-11 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.44-1.50.
Sam Tickle (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 3,696. Referee: Richie Watkins.
Match stats
| Burton Albion | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 | 1.50 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 17 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 245 (68%) | 183 (60%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 9 |
Lineups
Burton Albion (3-4-2-1): Bradley Collins, Terence Vancooten, George Evans, Alex Hartridge, Kyran Lofthouse, Sulyman Krubally, Kgaogelo Chauke, Jack Armer, Tyrese Shade, Fabio Tavares, Jake Beesley
Wigan (3-1-4-2): Sam Tickle, James Carragher, Will Aimson, Morgan Fox, Tyrese Francois, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Tobias Brenan, Callum Wright, Joseph Hungbo, Harrison Bettoni, Dara Costelloe
Key events
- 41' · Yellow card · Callum Wright (Wigan)
- 46' · Substitution · Dylan Williams for Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion)
- 64' · Goal · Harrison Bettoni (Wigan)
- 66' · Substitution · Jack Newall for Fabio Tavares (Burton Albion)
- 66' · Substitution · Christian Saydee for Tobias Brenan (Wigan)
- 81' · Substitution · Fraser Murray for Harrison Bettoni (Wigan)
- 81' · Substitution · Nick Akoto for Terence Vancooten (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Goal · Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
- 89' · Substitution · Maleace Asamoah for Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Wigan)
- 90' · Substitution · Callum McManaman for Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
- 90' · Substitution · Zac Scutt for Sulyman Krubally (Burton Albion)
- 90' · Substitution · Josh Taroni for Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2015: Burton Albion 3, draws 6, Wigan 5.
Questions
Who won Burton Albion vs Wigan?
Wigan won, 0-2 (League One) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025.
When and where is Burton Albion vs Wigan?
Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Wigan?
In 14 league meetings since 2015: Burton Albion 3 wins, 6 draws, Wigan 5 wins (goals 12-17).