Wigan Athletic FC vs Carlisle United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2025/26)
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Ben Toner
- Assistant 1 Stephen Brown
- Assistant 2 Lee Freeman (England)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Lincoln City FC 46 103 2 Cardiff City FC 46 91 3 Stockport County FC 46 77 4 Bradford City AFC 46 77 5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75 6 Stevenage FC 46 75 7 Luton Town FC 46 74 8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73 9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67 10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65 11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63 12 Reading FC 46 63 13 Blackpool FC 46 60 14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60 15 Barnsley FC 46 59 16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56 17 Burton Albion FC 46 54 18 Peterborough United FC 46 53 19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53 20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52 21 Exeter City FC 46 49 22 Port Vale FC 46 42 23 Rotherham United FC 46 41 24 Northampton Town FC 46 35 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 29 Dec Carlisle United FC H 2–0 W 26 Dec Derby County FC H 0–1 L 23 Dec Reading FC A 0–2 L 16 Dec Port Vale FC A 2–3 L 09 Dec Lincoln City FC H 0–0 D 01 Dec York City FC A 1–0 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 29 Dec Wigan Athletic FC A 0–2 L 26 Dec Fleetwood Town FC A 1–1 D 23 Dec Cheltenham Town FC H 0–1 L 16 Dec Northampton Town FC H 2–2 D 09 Dec Blackpool FC A 0–3 L 28 Nov Reading FC A 1–5 L Key Stats
33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history28% Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at DW Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Carlisle United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Babajide Adeeko suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wigan Athletic FC that had 379 games and scored 398 goals.
- 16' Wigan Athletic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Josh Magennis on 16.
- 21' Wigan Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 21.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' What a strike from Liam Morrison! The score is 2-0.
- 41' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' Wigan Athletic FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 47' Carlisle United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 47.
- 51' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Jones. He replaces Stephen Humphrys on 51 minute.
- 54' The referee calls foul for Ben Barclay. He receives a card.
- 59' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wigan Athletic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 60' Jon Mellish was booked on 60.
- 62' Time for substitution for Carlisle United FC. Ryan Edmondson is replaced by Joe Garner.
- 66' Wigan Athletic FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 66.
- 67' Babajide Adeeko has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thelo Aasgaard on 67 minute.
- 72' It’s gonna be a card for Liam Shaw.
- 77' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thelo Aasgaard made 379 appearances and scored 28 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 82' Carlisle United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 82.
- 87' It’s high time Shaun Maloney made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 89' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Sean Clare departs to be replaced by Kelland Watts.
- 90' The referee shows Carlisle United FC player a card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Carlisle United FC.
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Wigan Athletic FC
Starting XI- 5
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7
Sean Clare ↓ Kelland Watts 89'
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- 28
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11
Stephen Humphrys ↓ Jordan Jones 51'
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- 1
- 21
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18
Jonny Smith ↓ Charlie Wyke 67'
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Bench- 12
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9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 67'
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20
Callum McManaman ↑ 67'
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14
Jordan Jones ↑ 51'
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Kelland Watts ↑ 89'
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26
Babajide Adeeko ↑ 67'
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Coach Shaun MaloneyCarlisle United FC
Starting XI- 22
- 26
- 24
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9
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Joe Garner 62'
- 32
- 5
- 10
- 3
- 19
- 4
- 13
Bench- 21
- 1
- 11
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14
Joe Garner ↑ 62'
- 17
- 15
- 7
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Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
Carlisle United FC Form
2023-12-29 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Carlisle United FC L 2023-12-26 Fleetwood Town FC 1–1 Carlisle United FC D 2023-12-23 Carlisle United FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2023-12-16 Carlisle United FC 2–2 Northampton Town FC D 2023-12-09 Blackpool FC 3–0 Carlisle United FC L 2023-11-28 Reading FC 5–1 Carlisle United FC L

