Wigan 3-1 MK Dons
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 3-1 MK Dons in the League One (Round 4) on Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Jensen Weir 36', Max Power 48', Jensen Weir 74'. MK Dons goals: Aaron Collins 81'. Expected goals: 2.02-2.47. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Max Power (9).
Match report
Wigan beat MK Dons 3-1
Wigan saw off MK Dons 3-1 at The Brick Community Stadium on Wednesday 2 September in the League One.
Jensen Weir put Wigan ahead on 36' (1-0), Max Power made it 2-0 on 48', Jensen Weir made it 3-0 on 74' and Aaron Collins pulled one back for MK Dons on 81' (3-1).
Wigan had 46% of the ball, shots were 19-18 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.02-2.47. MK Dons created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Max Power (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 7,415. Referee: Paul Howard.
Match stats
| Wigan | MK Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.02 | 2.47 |
| Total shots | 19 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 28 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 266 (78%) | 324 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 19 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 13 |
Lineups
Wigan (3-4-2-1): Joe Whitworth, James Carragher, Finley Burns, Morgan Fox, Jensen Weir, Max Power, Charlie Gray, Fraser Murray, Dara Costelloe, Luke Harris, Sonny Perkins
MK Dons (3-1-4-2): Craig MacGillivray, Charlie Goode, Jack Sanders, Curtis Nelson, Daniel Barlaser, Ryan Barnett, Ben Wiles, Ryan Wintle, Cohen Bramall, Sam Nombe, Callum Paterson
Key events
- 8' · Yellow card · Finley Burns (Wigan)
- 18' · Yellow card · Jack Sanders (MK Dons)
- 22' · Substitution · Reggie Walsh for Luke Harris (Wigan)
- 36' · Goal · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
- 46' · Substitution · Marvin Ekpiteta for Jack Sanders (MK Dons)
- 46' · Substitution · Alex Gilbey for Ben Wiles (MK Dons)
- 48' · Goal · Max Power (Wigan)
- 62' · Yellow card · Alex Gilbey (MK Dons)
- 64' · Substitution · Samuel Silvera for Ryan Barnett (MK Dons)
- 64' · Substitution · Daniel Crowley for Daniel Barlaser (MK Dons)
- 64' · Substitution · Aaron Collins for Sam Nombe (MK Dons)
- 66' · Substitution · Jon Mellish for Finley Burns (Wigan)
- 66' · Substitution · Connor Barrett for Charlie Gray (Wigan)
- 72' · Yellow card · Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
- 74' · Substitution · Bradley Burrowes for Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
- 74' · Goal · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
- 81' · Goal · Aaron Collins (MK Dons)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2017: Wigan 4, draws 1, MK Dons 2.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs MK Dons?
Wigan won, 3-1 (League One) on Wed, 2 Sept 2026.
When and where is Wigan vs MK Dons?
Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and MK Dons?
In 7 league meetings since 2017: Wigan 4 wins, 1 draws, MK Dons 2 wins (goals 14-7).