Wigan 2-0 Peterborough
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 2-0 Peterborough in the League One (Round 3) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Christian Saydee 5', Jason Kerr 28'. Expected goals: 1.26-1.06. Possession: 30-70. Player of the match: Fraser Murray (8.8).
Match report
Wigan beat Peterborough 2-0
Wigan got the better of Peterborough 2-0 at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 16 August in the League One.
Christian Saydee put Wigan ahead on 5' (1-0) and Jason Kerr made it 2-0 on 28'.
Wigan had 30% of the ball, shots were 10-16 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.26-1.06.
Fraser Murray (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 8,748. Referee: Stephen Parkinson.
Match stats
| Wigan | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 30 | 70 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 1.06 |
| Total shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 33 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 149 (67%) | 448 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 10 |
| Total shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Wigan (3-1-4-2): Sam Tickle, Will Aimson, Jason Kerr, Morgan Fox, Tyrese Francois, Fraser Murray, Ryan Trevitt, Callum Wright, Joseph Hungbo, Dara Costelloe, Christian Saydee
Peterborough (4-2-3-1): Vicente Reyes, Carl Johnston, David Okagbue, Oscar Wallin, Harley Mills, Archie Collins, Brandon Khela, Cian Hayes, Donay O'Brien-Brady, Abraham Odoh, Bradley Ihionvien
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Christian Saydee (Wigan)
- 28' · Goal · Jason Kerr (Wigan)
- 46' · Substitution · James Dornelly for Harley Mills (Peterborough)
- 56' · Substitution · Klaidi Lolos for Donay O'Brien-Brady (Peterborough)
- 56' · Substitution · Kyrell Lisbie for Abraham Odoh (Peterborough)
- 57' · Yellow card · Bradley Ihionvien (Peterborough)
- 58' · Yellow card · Ryan Trevitt (Wigan)
- 64' · Substitution · Jensen Weir for Callum Wright (Wigan)
- 71' · Substitution · Maleace Asamoah for Christian Saydee (Wigan)
- 72' · Substitution · Luke Robinson for Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)
- 81' · Substitution · Paul Mullin for Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Cian Hayes (Peterborough)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2000: Wigan 8, draws 4, Peterborough 6.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Peterborough?
Wigan won, 2-0 (League One) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Peterborough?
Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Peterborough?
In 18 league meetings since 2000: Wigan 8 wins, 4 draws, Peterborough 6 wins (goals 26-25).