Match report

Wigan Defeats Bristol Rovers 2-0 in League One Match

Wigan
Wigan
2–0
FT
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
Apr 27, 2024

Wigan demonstrated their dominance against Bristol Rovers with a convincing 2-0 victory in their League One match. Jonathan Magennis opened the scoring in the 30th minute, assisted by Liam Chambers, followed by Jordan Smith's goal just two minutes after half-time, setting Wigan on course for their win.

Key Facts

  • • Wigan vs Bristol Rovers: Final Score - 2-0 (League One)
  • • Goal scorers: J. Magennis (30'), J. Smith (48')
  • • Assists: Liam Chambers, Matthew Smith
  • • Substitutions made by Wigan: L. Morrison for J. Kerr, Martial Godo for J. Smith, C. McManaman for C. Sze
  • • Bristol Rovers received a yellow card in the 82nd minute to L. McCormick

Lineups

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)
  • 8 M. Smith (M)
  • 26 B. Adeeko (M)
  • 18 J. Smith (M)
  • 10 T. Aasgaard (M)
  • 20 C. McManaman (M)
  • 28 J. Magennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 J. Kerr
  • 17 M. Godo
  • 22 C. Sze
  • 21 S. Smith
  • 23 C. Kelman
  • 3 T. Pearce
  • 12 B. Amos

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Ward (G)
  • 30 L. Hoole (D)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 26 E. Baggott (D)
  • 19 H. Vale (D)
  • 14 J. Rossiter (M)
  • 21 A. Evans (M)
  • 11 L. Thomas (M)
  • 10 B. Aguilera (M)
  • 7 S. Sinclair (M)
  • 20 J. Brown (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Conteh
  • 2 J. Connolly
  • 23 L. McCormick
  • 45 H. Vaughan
  • 37 K. Shaw
  • 34 J. Lawrence
  • 33 M. Cox

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    30' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Magennis · Assist: L. Chambers
  2. Wigan
    46' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Morrison · On: J. Kerr
  3. Wigan
    48' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Smith · Assist: Matthew Smith
  4. Bristol Rovers
    52' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Aguilera Zamora · On: K. Conteh
  5. Wigan
    60' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Smith · On: Martial Godo
  6. Wigan
    60' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. McManaman · On: C. Sze
  7. Bristol Rovers
    67' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Hoole · On: James Connolly
  8. Bristol Rovers
    67' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rossiter · On: L. McCormick
  9. Wigan
    69' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Sessegnon · On: Scott Smith
  10. Wigan
    70' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Magennis · On: C. Kelman
  11. Bristol Rovers
    78' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jevani Brown · On: H. Vaughan
  12. Bristol Rovers
    78' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Luke Thomas · On: K. Shaw
  13. Bristol Rovers
    82' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    L. McCormick

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Bristol Rovers
Fouls 5 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 81%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 4
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 556 443
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 9 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 474 360
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wigan took an early lead when J. Magennis scored with an assist from Liam Chambers, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Jordan Smith doubled Wigan's lead just two minutes after halftime, effectively shutting down Bristol Rovers' hopes of a comeback.