Match report

Fulham Defeats Wigan 2-1, Advances in FA Cup

Wigan
Wigan
1–2
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Feb 8, 2025

Fulham secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup after a dramatic victory against Wigan at the DW Stadium on Thursday night. The Lilywhites led early through Rodrigo Muniz, but Wigan fought back with an equalizer from J. Smith before Fulham regained control courtesy of another goal from Muniz. Despite numerous substitutions by both sides, Fulham's resilience proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Fulham won 2-1 against Wigan in the FA Cup.
  • • Rodrigo Muniz scored two goals for Fulham at 23' and 55'.
  • • J. Smith equalized for Wigan at 50'.
  • • L. Robinson of Wigan received a yellow card at 7', followed by H. McHugh at 78'.

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 17 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 15 J. Kerr (D)
  • 19 L. Robinson (D)
  • 16 B. Adeeko (M)
  • 21 S. Smith (M)
  • 18 J. Smith (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 37 M. Asamoah (M)
  • 28 D. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 O. Dale
  • 10 R. Darcy
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 42 W. Goodwin
  • 24 H. McHugh
  • 4 W. Aimson
  • 5 S. Sessegnon
  • 47 J. Robinson
  • 12 T. Watson

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 S. Benda (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 31 I. Diop (D)
  • 15 Jorge Cuenca (D)
  • 30 R. Sessegnon (D)
  • 10 T. Cairney (M)
  • 6 H. Reed (M)
  • 24 J. King (M)
  • 18 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 47 M. Godo (M)
  • 9 Rodrigo Muniz (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 11 Adama Traoré
  • 16 S. Berge
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe
  • 12 Carlos Vinícius
  • 22 Willian
  • 7 R. Jiménez
  • 1 B. Leno
  • 5 J. Andersen

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    7' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    L. Robinson

    Foul

  2. Fulham
    23' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Muniz · Assist: R. Sessegnon
  3. Wigan
    50' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Smith · Assist: B. Adeeko
  4. Fulham
    55' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Muniz · Assist: Andreas Pereira
  5. Wigan
    61' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Asamoah · On: O. Dale
  6. Wigan
    61' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Adeeko · On: R. Darcy
  7. Wigan
    70' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Smith · On: C. McManaman
  8. Wigan
    71' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Taylor · On: W. Goodwin
  9. Wigan
    75' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Robinson · On: H. McHugh
  10. Fulham
    75' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Martial Godo · On: A. Iwobi
  11. Fulham
    75' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andreas Pereira · On: Adama Traoré
  12. Wigan
    78' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    H. McHugh

    Foul

  13. Fulham
    85' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Cairney · On: S. Berge
  14. Fulham
    86' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. King · On: E. Smith Rowe
  15. Fulham
    90' Fulham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rodrigo Muniz · On: Carlos Vinicius

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Fulham
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 78% 89%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 253 599
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 198 535
Shots Inside Box 3 13
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fulham took the lead early through Rodrigo Muniz's goal in the 23rd minute, setting the tone for a dominant first half.
  • ▸ Wigan leveled the score with J. Smith's well-taken goal at 50', temporarily turning the match in their favor before Fulham responded quickly.