Wigan v Wycombe Match Report & Stats: 0-1 – Wycombe Edges Out Wigan in Defensive Battle

Competition | League One |
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Date | November 9, 2024 |
Teams | Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers |
Final Score | 0-1 |
Wigan v Wycombe Match Report
Wycombe Wanderers continued their remarkable form with a 1-0 win over Wigan Athletic, extending their winning streak to seven matches. Joe Low’s early goal proved to be the decider, as Wycombe’s solid defence, led by Caleb Taylor, managed to keep Wigan at bay. Despite enjoying a majority of possession, Wigan struggled to break down Wycombe’s well-organised defence and were left frustrated by missed opportunities.
Wigan controlled much of the game, moving the ball effectively in midfield but found it difficult to penetrate in the final third. Wycombe’s compact defence thwarted Wigan’s attempts on goal, while Wycombe’s lone goal, orchestrated by Harvie’s assist, was enough to earn them the win.
Key Moments
- 11' 0-1 - Joe Low (Wycombe) opens the scoring with a header from a set-piece, assisted by David Harvie.
- 45' - Josh Scowen (Wycombe) is shown a yellow card as the game becomes increasingly physical.
- 72' - Wycombe makes a double substitution, bringing on Wheeler and Hanlan to maintain defensive structure.
Stats at a Glance
Statistic | Wigan Athletic | Wycombe Wanderers |
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Expected Goals (xG) | 2.07 | 0.56 |
Ball Possession | 61% | 39% |
Goal Attempts | 11 | 8 |
Shots on Goal | 4 | 5 |
Shots off Goal | 3 | 0 |
Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
Free Kicks | 14 | 11 |
Corner Kicks | 9 | 5 |
Offsides | 1 | 1 |
Throw-ins | 25 | 20 |
Goalkeeper Saves | 4 | 4 |
Fouls | 11 | 14 |
Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
Total Passes | 510 | 330 |
Completed Passes | 427 | 255 |
Crosses Completed | 6 | 1 |
Interceptions | 10 | 9 |
Lineups
Wigan Athletic (4-1-4-1)
- GK: Tickle
- Defenders: Sibbick, Kerr (C), Aimson, Robinson
- Midfielders: M. Smith, Francois, S. Smith, J. Smith, Thomas
- Forward: Aasgaard
- Substitutes: Leahy, Weir, Asamoah, Dummett, Rankine
Wycombe Wanderers (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Ravizzoli
- Defenders: Pattenden, Low, Taylor, Harvie
- Midfielders: Scowen (C), Morley, Onyedinma, Humphreys, Udoh
- Forward: Kone
- Substitutes: Hanlan, Wheeler, Dummett, Grimmer, Lubala
Pre-Match Predictions Evaluation
- Wycombe win to nil (3/1) ✅
Correct. Wycombe secured a narrow victory without conceding, fulfilling the prediction of a clean-sheet win. - Wigan’s defensive strength will keep the game tight ✅
Accurate, as Wigan limited Wycombe to a single goal despite losing, showcasing solid defensive discipline.
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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.