Wigan 3-1 Northampton
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 3-1 Northampton in the League One (Round 1) on Sat, 2 Aug 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Fraser Murray 29', Jensen Weir 43', Fraser Murray 46'. Northampton goals: Michael Forbes 70'. Expected goals: 2.39-0.85. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Fraser Murray (9.1).
Match report
Wigan beat Northampton 3-1
Wigan beat Northampton 3-1 at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 2 August in the League One.
Fraser Murray put Wigan ahead on 29' (1-0), Jensen Weir made it 2-0 on 43', Fraser Murray made it 3-0 on 46' and Michael Forbes pulled one back for Northampton on 70' (3-1).
Wigan had 50% of the ball, shots were 20-8 (8-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.39-0.85. Wigan were the better side on chances, too.
Fraser Murray (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 9,471. Referee: Alex Chilowicz.
Match stats
| Wigan | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.39 | 0.85 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 12 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 212 (66%) | 215 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 6 |
Lineups
Wigan (3-1-4-2): Sam Tickle, James Carragher, Jason Kerr, Steven Sessegnon, Joseph Hungbo, Tobias Brenan, Jensen Weir, Tyrese Francois, Fraser Murray, Christian Saydee, Dara Costelloe
Northampton (3-4-3): Lee Burge, Jordan Thorniley, Michael Forbes, Joe Wormleighton, Jack Burroughs, Dean Campbell, Jack Perkins, Tyrese Fornah, Cameron McGeehan, Ethan Wheatley, Sam Hoskins
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Fraser Murray (Wigan)
- 43' · Goal · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
- 46' · Substitution · Elliott List for Joe Wormleighton (Northampton)
- 46' · Substitution · Conor McCarthy for Jack Perkins (Northampton)
- 46' · Goal · Fraser Murray (Wigan)
- 61' · Substitution · Ryan Trevitt for Tobias Brenan (Wigan)
- 64' · Yellow card · Jordan Thorniley (Northampton)
- 70' · Substitution · Isaac Mabaya for Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)
- 70' · Goal · Michael Forbes (Northampton)
- 76' · Yellow card · Conor McCarthy (Northampton)
- 83' · Substitution · Jon Mellish for Steven Sessegnon (Wigan)
- 84' · Substitution · Maleace Asamoah for Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
- 84' · Substitution · Paul Mullin for Christian Saydee (Wigan)
- 90' · Substitution · Max Dyche for Jordan Thorniley (Northampton)
- 90' · Substitution · Jordan Willis for Michael Forbes (Northampton)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 1993: Wigan 17, draws 6, Northampton 5.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Northampton?
Wigan won, 3-1 (League One) on Sat, 2 Aug 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Northampton?
Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Northampton?
In 28 league meetings since 1993: Wigan 17 wins, 6 draws, Northampton 5 wins (goals 41-22).