Barnsley
4/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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League CupRound of 128THE MATCH CENTREBarnsley vs Wigan match centre
Full time
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
C. McGeehan81′
D. Costelloe40′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
BarnsleyWigan
—Expected goals · API-Football—
1Shots on target4
2Total Shots7
51%Ball Possession49%
2Corner Kicks2
3Fouls5
—Yellow Cards—
—Red Cards—
4Goalkeeper Saves1
138Total passes131
100Passes accurate83
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Barnsley 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Wigan 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Wigan
4/10Wins
1.2Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Wigan’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Barnsley
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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Wigan
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.2
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
GrimsbyAway · Friendlies Clubs0–2SouthportAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0AFC FyldeAway · Friendlies Clubs3–0Port ValeHome · Friendlies Clubs1–3StevenageAway · League One0–1AFC WimbledonHome · League One0–1Port ValeAway · League One0–0RotherhamHome · League One3–0Mansfield TownHome · League One2–1NorthamptonAway · League One3–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Barnsley at home with Wigan away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 08:39 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Cup · 2026/27 · all league matches
BarnsleyWigan
0Matches played0
0Points earned0
0Wins0
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Barnsley at home with Wigan away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Barnsley
0wins4MEETINGS
Wigan
1winsNov 2024 – Mar 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Barnsley first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Barnsley
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Conor Hourihane
- 25
R. RavenhillG - 2
A. KayD - 4
S. GaleD - 32
J. EarlD - 36
L. Alker - 8
C. McGeehanM - 48
L. ConnellM - 17
A. RichardsM - 22
P. KellyM - 19
R. ClearyM - 9
M. KirkF
Substitutes (6)
28 · J. Andrassy
30 · J. Bland
5 · J. Shepherd
7 · C. O'Keeffe
37 · C. Hudson
34 · N. Town
Wigan
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Gary Caldwell
- 1
J. WalshG - 23
J. CarragherD - 3
M. FoxD - 22
J. MellishD - 2
C. BarrettM - 8
M. PowerM - 6
J. WeirM - 7
F. MurrayM - 19
C. SzeF - 11
D. CostelloeF - 9
S. PerkinsF
Substitutes (9)
12 · T. Watson
4 · J. Chilokoa-Mullen
17 · A. Higgins
27 · T. Brenan
16 · A. Harris
15 · C. Llyton
51 · R. Harrison
21 · K. Miller
53 · S. Bolland
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Barnsley
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogan Ravenhill | 95 | 7.6 | — | — | — | 36 | — |
| Arley Kay | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 54 | 3 |
| Sam Gale | 95 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 55 | 1 |
| Josh Earl | 95 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| Luke Alker | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 37 | 1 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 95 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| Luca Connell | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 56 | 1 |
| Amani Richards | 82 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| Patrick Kelly | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 20 | 1 |
| Reyes Cleary | 95 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 3 | 19 | 2 |
| Makenzie Kirk | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Jonathan Bland | 50 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 22 | 4 |
| Noah Philip Town | 13 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Jake Andrassy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Corey O'Keeffe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Callum Hudson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack Shepherd | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noah Saunders | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wigan
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Walsh | 95 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 29 | — |
| James Carragher | 95 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 |
| Morgan Fox | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Jon Mellish | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 22 | 1 |
| Connor Barrett | 74 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 12 | 2 |
| Max Power | 95 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | 41 | 2 |
| Jensen Weir | 95 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 32 | 1 |
| Fraser Murray | 95 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Chris Sze | 64 | 6.7 | — | — | 3 | 17 | — |
| Dara Costelloe | 74 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 14 | — |
| Sonny Perkins | 83 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 |
| Tobias Brenan | 31 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 |
| K'Marni Miller | 21 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Akeel Higgins | 21 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Archie Harris | 12 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| Tom Watson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Llyton Chapman | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Bolland | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jeremiah Mullen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harrison Rimmer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League Cup table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Barnsley | Draw | Wigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.45 | 3.40 | 2.70 |
Snapshot from 7 Aug 2026, 16:16 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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