Wigan
2/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
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EFL TrophyGroup North - 2THE MATCH CENTREWigan vs Aston Villa U21 match centre
Full time
3:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
K. Miller27′
J. Feeney40′ (og)
D. Costelloe81′
T. O'Reilly75′
K. Taylor78′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
WiganAston Villa U21
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target5
9Total Shots12
46%Ball Possession54%
3Corner Kicks7
14Fouls10
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves4
438Total passes511
381Passes accurate452
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Wigan 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Aston Villa U21 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.
Aston Villa U21
4/10Wins
2.1Goals / game
2.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 5 available matches.
Inspect Aston Villa U21’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.
Wigan
10 matchesResults2 wins · 3 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Cambridge UnitedAway · League One2–3BarnsleyAway · League Cup1–1GrimsbyAway · 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 One3–0
Aston Villa U21
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game2.1
Goals conceded per game2.5
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
TamworthAway · Friendlies Clubs2–1Manchester City U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One2–3Southampton U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One3–3Middlesbrough U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One0–2Leicester City U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One3–2Norwich City U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One2–1Manchester City U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One0–4Newcastle United U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One3–4Birmingham City U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One1–1Ipswich Town U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One5–4
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 Wigan at home with Aston Villa U21 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, 02:59 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
EFL Trophy · 2026/27 · all league matches
WiganAston Villa U21
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Wigan at home with Aston Villa U21 away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Wigan
Confirmed formation3-1-4-2Gary Caldwell
- 1
J. WalshG - 4
J. Chilokoa-MullenD - 5
F. BurnsD - 53
S. BollandD - 8
M. PowerM - 2
C. BarrettM - 16
A. HarrisM - 51
R. HarrisonM - 21
K. Miller - 17
A. Higgins - 24
A. MoseleyF
Substitutes (6)
12 · T. Watson
3 · M. Fox
6 · J. Weir
20 · C. McManaman
11 · D. Costelloe
55 · R. Greenhalgh
Aston Villa U21
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1James Shan
- 50
B. EarleyG - 80
W. BurgessD - 59
J. FeeneyD - 70
R. FortesD - 64
K. TaylorM - 73
M. JennerM - 20
J. Jimoh-AlobaM - 56
L. SousaM - 58
T. O'ReillyF - 62
B. BroggioF - 57
R. Wilson
Substitutes (6)
81 · T. Houston
66 · L. Routh
79 · F. Boyd
83 · J. McGrath
71 · T. Carroll
68 · T. Mulley
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Wigan
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Walsh | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 40 | — |
| Jeremiah Mullen | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| Finley Burns | 45 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 48 | — |
| Sam Bolland | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 66 | — |
| Max Power | 45 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 1 |
| Connor Barrett | 62 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Archie Harris | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 40 | 4 |
| Harrison Rimmer | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 18 | 1 |
| K'Marni Miller | 90 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| Akeel Higgins | 63 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 1 |
| Adam Moseley | 63 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Morgan Fox | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 1 |
| Jensen Weir | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 32 | — |
| Reece Greenhalgh | 28 | 6.6 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| Callum McManaman | 27 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Dara Costelloe | 27 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Tom Watson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Aston Villa U21
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade Earley | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 28 | — |
| Woody Burgess | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 69 | 1 |
| Josh Feeney | 63 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 58 | 1 |
| Rodrigo Fortes | 90 | 6.7 | — | 1 | — | 67 | 2 |
| Kane Taylor | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 3 |
| Max Jenner | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 43 | 3 |
| Jamaldeen Jimoh | 73 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 34 | 1 |
| Lino Sousa | 63 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 19 | — |
| Tommi O'Reilly | 90 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 31 | — |
| Ben Broggio | 90 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| Rory Wilson | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 12 | 1 |
| TJ Carroll | 27 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 31 | — |
| Leon Routh | 27 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 35 | 1 |
| Jack McGrath | 17 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 9 | — |
| Theo Houston | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fletcher Boyd | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trai-Varn Mulley | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
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