Match report

Hull City Defeats Wigan 3-1 in League One Clash

Hull City
Hull City
3–1
FT
Wigan
Wigan
May 1, 2021

Hull City demonstrated their dominance in the League One competition by securing a 3-1 victory over Wigan at the KCOM Stadium. Key goals from K. Lewis-Potter, G. Honeyman, and J. Magennis secured the win for the Tigers, while Wigan's only goal came from J. Dodoo. The result puts Hull City in a strong position as they continue their push for promotion.

Key Facts

  • • Hull City scored three goals: K. Lewis-Potter (17'), G. Honeyman (22'), and J. Magennis (66')
  • • Wigan's J. Dodoo scored a consolation goal at 19'
  • • Wigan received three yellow cards (C. Lang, J. Dodoo, and W. Keane)
  • • Hull City made three substitutions: Regan Slater for R. Smallwood, G. Whyte for J. Magennis, and T. Eaves for M. Wilks
  • • Wigan made five substitutions: K. Joseph for V. Solomon-Otabor, D. Gardner for W. Keane, T. Aasgaard for C. Lang, Z. Clough for F. Ojo, and J. Proctor for J. Dodoo

Lineups

Hull City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Ingram (G)
  • 3 C. Elder (D)
  • 2 L. Coyle (D)
  • 15 A. Jones (D)
  • 24 J. Greaves (D)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 33 G. Docherty (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 27 J. Magennis (F)
  • 7 M. Wilks (M)
  • 19 K. Lewis-Potter (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 R. Slater
  • 23 G. Whyte
  • 9 T. Eaves
  • 20 D. Crowley
  • 1 G. Long
  • 5 R. Burke
  • 12 J. Emmanuel

Wigan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Jones (G)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 4 C. Tilt (D)
  • 5 G. Johnston (D)
  • 34 L. Robinson (D)
  • 12 F. Ojo (M)
  • 8 L. Evans (M)
  • 17 V. Solomon-Otabor (M)
  • 10 W. Keane (M)
  • 20 J. Dodoo (F)
  • 9 C. Lang (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Joseph
  • 15 D. Gardner
  • 30 T. Aasgaard
  • 7 Z. Clough
  • 16 J. Proctor
  • 25 O. Evans
  • 6 C. Whelan

Timeline

  1. Hull City
    17' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lewis-Potter · Assist: L. Coyle
  2. Wigan
    19' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Dodoo · Assist: W. Keane
  3. Hull City
    22' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Honeyman · Assist: M. Wilks
  4. Wigan
    44' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Lang

    Argument

  5. Wigan
    45' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Dodoo

    Foul

  6. Hull City
    57' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Smallwood

    Foul

  7. Hull City
    57' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Smallwood · On: Regan Slater
  8. Hull City
    66' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Magennis · Assist: M. Wilks
  9. Hull City
    67' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Magennis · On: G. Whyte
  10. Wigan
    76' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Solomon-Otabor · On: K. Joseph
  11. Hull City
    79' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    G. Honeyman

    Foul

  12. Hull City
    79' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Wilks · On: T. Eaves
  13. Hull City
    80' Hull City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: D. Crowley
  14. Wigan
    80' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Keane · On: D. Gardner
  15. Wigan
    80' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Lang · On: T. Aasgaard
  16. Wigan
    84' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ojo · On: Z. Clough
  17. Wigan
    84' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Dodoo · On: J. Proctor

Match Stats

Stat Hull City Wigan
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 455 420
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 371 328
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hull City took the lead through K. Lewis-Potter's early goal in the 17th minute, following an assist from L. Coyle.
  • ▸ Hull City responded quickly to Wigan's equalizing goal by scoring again through G. Honeyman just three minutes later, assisted by M. Wilks.
  • ▸ The decisive moment came when J. Magennis scored Hull City's third goal in the 66th minute, further solidifying their lead and control over the match.