Huddersfield v Wigan Match Report & Stats: 1-0 – Tight Victory at the John Smith's Stadium

Competition | EFL League One |
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Date | 3 December 2024 |
Teams | Huddersfield v Wigan |
Final Score | Huddersfield 1-0 Wigan |
Huddersfield v Wigan Match Report
Huddersfield edged Wigan 1-0 in a closely contested League One clash at the John Smith's Stadium. A second-half goal from Ollie Turton was enough to secure all three points for Michael Duff’s side, maintaining their upward momentum in the league. Huddersfield were firm home favorites on leading UK betting sites.
Despite a goalless first half, both teams created opportunities, with Huddersfield marginally more threatening. The decisive moment came shortly after the break when Turton turned in a well-weighted pass from Kasumu. Wigan fought back, introducing fresh legs to chase an equaliser, but Huddersfield's solid defensive structure held firm.
The result extends Huddersfield's unbeaten league run to seven matches, while Wigan will rue missed opportunities to capitalise on their improved recent form.
Key Moments
First Half
- 11': Wigan’s Matt Smith was shown a yellow card for an overzealous challenge.
- 19': Wigan’s Will Aimson also went into the referee’s book for a similar offence.
Second Half
- 46': Wigan made an early substitution, bringing on Rankine for Asamoah to add attacking dynamism.
- 53' – Goal! Huddersfield 1-0 Wigan: Ollie Turton slotted home following a clever assist from Kasumu, breaking the deadlock.
- 82': Huddersfield brought on Jonathan Hogg to bolster their midfield and see out the match.
Stats at a Glance
Statistic | Huddersfield | Wigan |
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Expected Goals (xG) | 0.69 | 0.38 |
Possession | 40% | 60% |
Goal Attempts | 17 | 8 |
Shots on Goal | 5 | 2 |
Corners | 5 | 4 |
Pass Accuracy | 73% | 82% |
Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
Lineups
Huddersfield (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Chapman
- Defenders: Lees, Helik, Lonwijk
- Midfielders: Turton, Wiles, Kasumu, Kane, Koroma
- Forwards: Marshall, Ward
Substitutes Used: Ruffels, Ladapo, Hogg
Wigan (4-1-4-1)
- Goalkeeper: Tickle
- Defenders: Sibbick, Kerr, Aimson, Robinson
- Midfielders: Smith, Weir, Aasgaard, Taylor
- Forward: Asamoah
Substitutes Used: Rankine, McManaman, Sze, Smith, Dummett
Pre-Match Tips Evaluation
- Double Chance: Draw/Wigan – ❌
Huddersfield’s narrow win invalidated the double chance bet, despite Wigan’s competitive display. - Wigan’s Recent Momentum – ✅
Wigan’s improved performances were evident, but they struggled to convert chances in this tough fixture.
Huddersfield continue to press for a top-two finish, while Wigan must regroup to sustain their challenge in the tightly contested League One.
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Dusan Jovanovic
Over the past ten years, Dusan has specialised in analysing and handicapping various sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball, NBA, NHL, and numerous European football leagues.