Match report

Wigan and Rotherham Draw 0-0 in Championship Clash

Wigan
Wigan
0–0
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
May 8, 2023

Wigan Athletic and Rotherham United played to a stalemate in their latest Championship fixture. Despite numerous chances, both teams were unable to break the deadlock as they settled for a goalless tie that left fans and players alike feeling frustrated.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Wigan 0–0 Rotherham.
  • • Lasse F. Hjelde (Rotherham) received a yellow card for a foul at the 59th minute.
  • • Wes Harding (Rotherham) also got a yellow card for a foul in the same incident at the 60th minute.
  • • Substitutions included Stephen Caulker replaced by Chris Sze from Wigan and Anthony Scully coming on for Aaron Sharif.

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 S. Tickle (G)
  • 32 C. Hughes (D)
  • 29 S. Caulker (D)
  • 24 O. Rekik (D)
  • 11 J. McClean (M)
  • 5 J. Whatmough (M)
  • 22 C. Tiéhi (M)
  • 3 T. Pearce (M)
  • 19 C. Lang (F)
  • 30 T. Aasgaard (F)
  • 14 A. Scully (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 C. Sze
  • 48 A. Sharif
  • 45 Y. Chentouf
  • 36 S. Smith
  • 44 B. Adeeko
  • 51 T. Watson
  • 42 H. McHugh

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Johansson (G)
  • 24 C. Humphreys (D)
  • 6 R. Wood (D)
  • 29 L. Hjelde (D)
  • 2 W. Harding (M)
  • 16 J. Lindsay (M)
  • 7 T. Fosu (M)
  • 3 C. Bramall (M)
  • 40 Domingos Quina (F)
  • 22 H. Odoffin (F)
  • 10 J. Hugill (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 G. Kelly
  • 36 J. Holvey
  • 30 P. Kioso
  • 9 T. Eaves
  • 34 C. Durose
  • 26 R. Hemfrey
  • 35 H. Douglas

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    59' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    L. F. Hjelde

    Foul

  2. Rotherham
    60' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    W. Harding

    Foul

  3. Wigan
    60' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Caulker · On: C. Sze
  4. Wigan
    69' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Scully · On: A. Sharif
  5. Rotherham
    75' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Quina · On: G. Kelly
  6. Rotherham
    81' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. F. Hjelde · On: J. Holvey
  7. Rotherham
    88' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hugill · On: P. Kioso
  8. Wigan
    88' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Tiéhi · On: Scott Smith

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Rotherham
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 70%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 432 318
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 334 223
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a defensive turn when Lasse F. Hjelde and Wes Harding received yellow cards in quick succession, which cooled down the game’s momentum.
  • ▸ Late substitutions by both teams failed to change the course of the game as neither side managed to find the back of the net.