Match report

Wigan and Plymouth Draw 1-1 in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
1–1
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Apr 23, 2022

Wigan and Plymouth engaged in an intense battle on April 23rd, resulting in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Both teams showcased resilience with Wigan's J. Whatmough scoring the equalizer after L. Jephcott put Plymouth ahead earlier.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Wigan 1 - 1 Plymouth
  • • Goal for Plymouth by L. Jephcott in the 63rd minute
  • • Goal for Wigan by J. Whatmough (assisted by W. Keane) in the 74th minute
  • • Plymouth's R. Hardie substituted on for Garrick in the 56th minute
  • • Three yellow cards: Plymouth’s J. Houghton, and Wigan’s J. Bennett and T. Pearce

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 B. Amos (G)
  • 21 J. Bennett (D)
  • 27 T. Darikwa (M)
  • 5 J. Whatmough (D)
  • 15 J. Kerr (D)
  • 3 T. Pearce (M)
  • 4 T. Naylor (M)
  • 8 M. Power (F)
  • 6 J. Cousins (M)
  • 10 W. Keane (F)
  • 19 C. Lang (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 G. Massey
  • 7 G. Edwards
  • 2 K. Watts
  • 1 James Jones
  • 18 G. Shinnie
  • 28 J. Magennis
  • 39 S. Humphrys

Plymouth

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 6 D. Scarr (D)
  • 17 S. Sessegnon (M)
  • 10 D. Mayor (M)
  • 4 J. Houghton (M)
  • 15 C. Grant (M)
  • 7 R. Broom (M)
  • 9 R. Hardie (F)
  • 31 L. Jephcott (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Garrick
  • 11 N. Ennis
  • 36 F. Craske
  • 25 C. Burton
  • 33 R. Crichlow-Noble
  • 20 A. Randell
  • 27 R. Law

Timeline

  1. Plymouth
    56' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hardie · On: J. Garrick
  2. Plymouth
    58' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Houghton

    Foul

  3. Wigan
    62' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bennett

    Foul

  4. Plymouth
    63' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Jephcott
  5. Wigan
    74' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Whatmough · Assist: W. Keane
  6. Wigan
    79' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    T. Pearce

    Argument

  7. Wigan
    80' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    W. Keane

    Foul

  8. Plymouth
    82' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Jephcott · On: N. Ennis
  9. Wigan
    90'+2 Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pearce · On: G. Massey

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Plymouth
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 80% 69%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 5
Corners 15 3
Total Passes 464 264
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 372 182
Shots Inside Box 8 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game changed momentum when L. Jephcott scored for Plymouth in the 63rd minute, giving them a temporary lead.
  • ▸ Wigan equalized through J. Whatmough’s goal in the 74th minute, showing their determination and ability to fight back.