Wigan 1-0 Burton Albion
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 1-0 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 19) on Tue, 2 Dec 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Paul Mullin 41'. Expected goals: 1.51-0.66. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Jason Kerr (8.1).
Match report
Wigan beat Burton Albion 1-0
Wigan narrowly beat Burton Albion 1-0 at The Brick Community Stadium on Tuesday 2 December in the League One.
Paul Mullin put Wigan ahead on 41' (1-0).
Wigan had 55% of the ball, shots were 9-10 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.51-0.66.
Jason Kerr (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 7,343. Referee: Martin Woods.
Match stats
| Wigan | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.51 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 16 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 277 (72%) | 212 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Wigan (3-4-1-2): Sam Tickle, Will Aimson, Jason Kerr, Morgan Fox, Fraser Murray, Jensen Weir, Matthew Smith, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Christian Saydee, Dara Costelloe, Paul Mullin
Burton Albion (3-4-1-2): Bradley Collins, Terence Vancooten, Jasper Moon, Alex Hartridge, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, George Evans, Jack Armer, Julian Larsson, Jake Beesley, Fabio Tavares
Key events
- 36' · Yellow card · Jasper Moon (Burton Albion)
- 41' · Goal · Paul Mullin (Wigan)
- 46' · Substitution · Tyrese Shade for Fabio Tavares (Burton Albion)
- 63' · Substitution · Dylan Williams for Julian Larsson (Burton Albion)
- 70' · Yellow card · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
- 78' · Substitution · Harrison Bettoni for Paul Mullin (Wigan)
- 86' · Substitution · James Carragher for Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Callum McManaman for Fraser Murray (Wigan)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Jack Newall for Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2015: Wigan 5, draws 6, Burton Albion 3.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Burton Albion?
Wigan won, 1-0 (League One) on Tue, 2 Dec 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Burton Albion?
Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Burton Albion?
In 14 league meetings since 2015: Wigan 5 wins, 6 draws, Burton Albion 3 wins (goals 17-12).