Wigan 3-2 Blackpool
Updated
Wigan won: Wigan 3-2 Blackpool in the England, EFL Trophy (Round 2) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Wigan goals: Connor Barrett 3', Scott Hogan 57', Fraser Murray 78'. Blackpool goals: Tom Bloxham 72' (pen), Jerry Yates 90'. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Connor Barrett (9).
Match report
Wigan beat Blackpool 3-2
Wigan edged Blackpool 3-2 at The Brick Community Stadium on Tuesday 22 September in the England, EFL Trophy.
Connor Barrett put Wigan ahead on 3' (1-0), Scott Hogan made it 2-0 on 57', Tom Bloxham pulled one back for Blackpool from the penalty spot on 72' (2-1), Fraser Murray made it 3-1 on 78' and Jerry Yates pulled one back for Blackpool on 90' (3-2).
Wigan had 52% of the ball, shots were 14-11 (6-4 on target).
Connor Barrett (Wigan Athletic) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 1,496. Referee: Gareth Rhodes.
Match stats
| Wigan | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 32 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 461 (88%) | 399 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
| Shots outside box | 5 | 3 |
Lineups
Wigan (3-4-2-1): Joe Walsh, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, James Carragher, Finley Burns, Connor Barrett, Max Power, Jensen Weir, Archie Harris, Dara Costelloe, Bradley Burrowes, Scott Hogan
Blackpool (4-1-3-2): Luke Southwood, Ilmari Niskanen, Andy Lyons, Josh Earl, Zac Ashworth, Jordan Brown, Theo Upton, Leighton Clarkson, Finley Munroe, Tom Bloxham, Jerry Yates
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Connor Barrett (Wigan)
- 57' · Goal · Scott Hogan (Wigan)
- 72' · Goal · Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)
- 78' · Goal · Fraser Murray (Wigan)
- 90' · Goal · Jerry Yates (Blackpool)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1997: Wigan 12, draws 6, Blackpool 12.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Blackpool?
Wigan won, 3-2 (England, EFL Trophy) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026.
When and where is Wigan vs Blackpool?
Tue, 22 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, England, EFL Trophy.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Blackpool?
In 30 league meetings since 1997: Wigan 12 wins, 6 draws, Blackpool 12 wins (goals 42-38).