Match report

Wigan Defeats Portsmouth 2-1 in League One Clash

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
1–2
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Apr 20, 2024

Wigan claimed a crucial win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park, edging the match 2-1. Despite a late goal from K. Yengi for Portsmouth, Wigan held on to their lead thanks to early efforts by L. Chambers and J. Magennis.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Portsmouth 1–2 Wigan
  • • L. Chambers scored the opening goal in the 22nd minute, assisted by B. Adeeko.
  • • J. Magennis extended Wigan's lead with a goal in the 83rd minute.
  • • Portsmouth managed to pull one back through K. Yengi in the 85th minute.

Lineups

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Norris (G)
  • 17 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 20 S. Raggett (D)
  • 18 C. Shaughnessy (D)
  • 6 C. Ogilvie (D)
  • 23 O. Moxon (M)
  • 7 M. Pack (M)
  • 25 A. Kamara (M)
  • 15 C. Saydee (M)
  • 49 C. Lang (M)
  • 9 C. Bishop (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 M. Peart-Harris
  • 32 P. Lane
  • 19 K. Yengi
  • 28 T. Anjorin
  • 21 J. Sparkes
  • 13 M. Macey
  • 45 L. Evans

Wigan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 5 S. Sessegnon (D)
  • 6 C. Hughes (D)
  • 4 L. Morrison (D)
  • 24 L. Chambers (D)
  • 26 B. Adeeko (M)
  • 8 M. Smith (M)
  • 18 J. Smith (M)
  • 10 T. Aasgaard (M)
  • 17 M. Godo (M)
  • 23 C. Kelman (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 T. Pearce
  • 22 C. Sze
  • 28 J. Magennis
  • 21 S. Smith
  • 15 J. Kerr
  • 12 B. Amos
  • 20 C. McManaman

Timeline

  1. Portsmouth
    17' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    C. Lang

    Foul

  2. Wigan
    22' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Chambers · Assist: B. Adeeko
  3. Wigan
    32' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    Charlie Hughes

    Foul

  4. Portsmouth
    46' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Lang · On: M. Peart-Harris
  5. Portsmouth
    46' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kamara · On: P. Lane
  6. Wigan
    56' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Smith · On: T. Pearce
  7. Portsmouth
    62' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pack

    Foul

  8. Portsmouth
    63' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Saydee · On: K. Yengi
  9. Portsmouth
    63' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Owen Moxon · On: F. Anjorin
  10. Wigan
    66' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Martial Godo · On: C. Sze
  11. Wigan
    66' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kelman · On: J. Magennis
  12. Portsmouth
    77' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Connor Ogilvie · On: Jack Sparkes
  13. Wigan
    79' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Sessegnon · On: Scott Smith
  14. Wigan
    79' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matthew Smith · On: J. Kerr
  15. Wigan
    83' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Magennis
  16. Portsmouth
    85' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Yengi

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth Wigan
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 550 412
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 477 331
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Chambers' early goal (22nd minute) set Wigan on a confident path and gave them an immediate advantage.
  • ▸ J. Magennis' second goal for Wigan in the 83rd minute was crucial as it provided the visitors with a cushion against Portsmouth's late push.