Wigan 1-0 Notts County
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 1-0 Notts County in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Tue, 12 Aug 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Paul Mullin 10' (pen). Expected goals: 1.35-0.60. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Sam Tickle (7.8).
Match report
Wigan beat Notts County 1-0
Wigan edged Notts County 1-0 at The Brick Community Stadium on Tuesday 12 August in EFL Cup.
Paul Mullin put Wigan ahead from the penalty spot on 10' (1-0).
Wigan had 36% of the ball, shots were 10-10 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.35-0.60.
Sam Tickle (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 2,907. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Wigan | Notts County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 | 0.60 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 20 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 237 (77%) | 480 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
Wigan (3-1-4-2): Sam Tickle, Josh Robinson, Jason Kerr, Isaac Mabaya, Jensen Weir, Ryan Trevitt, Tobias Brenan, Callum Wright, Joseph Hungbo, Maleace Asamoah, Paul Mullin
Notts County (3-4-2-1): Kelle Roos, Barry Cotter, Keanan Bennetts, Jacob Bedeau, Rodney McDonald, Sonny Aljofree, Matthew Palmer, Jayden Luker, Conor Grant, Jodi Jones, Tom Iorpenda
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Paul Mullin (Wigan)
- 23' · Yellow card · Tobias Brenan (Wigan)
- 29' · Substitution · Fraser Murray for Isaac Mabaya (Wigan)
- 32' · Yellow card · Barry Cotter (Notts County)
- 46' · Substitution · Kellan Gordon for Barry Cotter (Notts County)
- 54' · Yellow card · Sam Tickle (Wigan)
- 64' · Substitution · Leo Graham for Tobias Brenan (Wigan)
- 64' · Substitution · Dara Costelloe for Paul Mullin (Wigan)
- 64' · Substitution · Tyrese Hall for Conor Grant (Notts County)
- 64' · Substitution · Matthew Dennis for Jodi Jones (Notts County)
- 68' · Yellow card · Fraser Murray (Wigan)
- 73' · Substitution · Maziar Kouhyar for Keanan Bennetts (Notts County)
- 74' · Substitution · Harry McHugh for Callum Wright (Wigan)
- 74' · Substitution · Christian Saydee for Maleace Asamoah (Wigan)
- 83' · Yellow card · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 1998: Wigan 7, draws 3, Notts County 0.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Notts County?
Wigan won, 1-0 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 12 Aug 2025.
When and where is Wigan vs Notts County?
Tue, 12 Aug 2025, 18:45 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Notts County?
In 10 league meetings since 1998: Wigan 7 wins, 3 draws, Notts County 0 wins (goals 20-6).