Match report

Wolves U21 Defeats Wigan 2-1 in EFL Trophy Clash

Wigan
Wigan
1–2
FT
Wolves U21
Wolves U21
Oct 7, 2025

Wolves U21 stunned Wigan with a 2-1 victory in the EFL Trophy on Saturday. T. Edozie and M. Mane scored for the visitors, while M. Asamoah's goal was not enough for Wigan to secure a point. Despite multiple substitutions and key yellow cards, Wolves U21 maintained their lead to secure a crucial win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • T. Edozie scored the opening goal for Wolves U21 at minute 11
  • • M. Asamoah equalized for Wigan at minute 29
  • • Saheed Olagunju and Tobias Brenan received yellow cards for their respective teams
  • • M. Mane sealed the win for Wolves U21 with a penalty at minute 88

Lineups

Wigan

Starting XI

  • 30 T. Savin (G)
  • 6 J. Weir (D)
  • 48 J. Rogers
  • 19 L. Robinson (D)
  • 27 T. Brenan
  • 20 C. McManaman (M)
  • 28 L. Graham (M)
  • 8 C. Wright (M)
  • 41 K. Miller
  • 43 H. Bettoni (F)
  • 37 M. Asamoah (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Watson
  • 54 J. Knott
  • 53 S. Bolland
  • 62 J. Gilbertson
  • 26 J. Adams
  • 61 C. Edwards
  • 52 A. Hughes

Wolves U21

Starting XI

  • 70 J. Gracey (G)
  • 79 S. Lochhead (D)
  • 46 A. Pond (D)
  • 59 S. Olagunju (D)
  • 55 A. White
  • 62 L. Rawlings (M)
  • 57 T. Ojinnaka
  • 60 E. Sutherland (M)
  • 36 M. Mane (F)
  • 74 T. Edozie
  • 52 F. Holman (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 A. Brooks
  • 75 A. Arnold
  • 54 D. Angel Enguru Mangue
  • 68 L. Lopes
  • 78 E. Ballard-Matthews
  • 80 M. Stevens
  • 81 A. Williams

Timeline

  1. Wolves U21
    11' Wolves U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Edozie · Assist: M. Mane
  2. Wigan
    29' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Asamoah · Assist: J. Weir
  3. Wolves U21
    43' Wolves U21 Card · Yellow Card
    Saheed Olagunju

    Foul

  4. Wigan
    55' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    Tobias Brenan

    Foul

  5. Wigan
    65' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Wright · On: Joe Adams
  6. Wigan
    66' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Robinson · On: C. Edwards
  7. Wolves U21
    68' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Edozie · On: L. Lopes
  8. Wigan
    74' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. McManaman · On: A. Hughes
  9. Wigan
    75' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    K. Miller

    Foul

  10. Wigan
    79' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rogers · On: J. Knott
  11. Wigan
    79' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Bettoni · On: J. Gilbertson
  12. Wolves U21
    82' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Holman · On: D. Angel Enguru Mangue
  13. Wolves U21
    88' Wolves U21 Goal · Penalty
    M. Mane

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Wolves U21
Fouls 13 4
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 456 342
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 380 261
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wolves U21 took the lead early with T. Edozie's goal at minute 11, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The game was leveled by M. Asamoah at minute 29, giving Wigan hope and momentum
  • ▸ M. Mane's penalty at minute 88 was a decisive moment, giving Wolves U21 the lead they would not relinquish