Match report

Wigan Secures Narrow Win Over Huddersfield In League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
1–0
FT
Huddersfield
Huddersfield
Feb 28, 2026

In a closely fought encounter at the DW Stadium, Wigan managed to secure a crucial victory over Huddersfield, winning 1-0. The game's lone goal came from Jamie Weir in the 61st minute, assisted by Chris Wright, which proved decisive as Wigan held on for their League One win.

Key Facts

  • • Wigan: 1-0 Huddersfield (League One match)
  • • Goal: J. Weir (61') - Assisted by C. Wright
  • • Yellow cards for Wigan: J. Weir (72'), Matthew Smith (88')
  • • Huddersfield received multiple yellow cards including L. Sorensen (45'), M. Harness (52'), and S. Roughan (84')

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sam Tickle (G)
  • 4 Will Aimson (D)
  • 15 Jason Kerr (D)
  • 3 Morgan Fox (D)
  • 21 Raphael Rodrigues (M)
  • 6 Jensen Weir (M)
  • 33 Owen Moxon (M)
  • 7 Fraser Murray (M)
  • 11 Dara Costelloe (F)
  • 8 Callum Wright (F)
  • 9 Christian Saydee (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 Joseph Hungbo
  • 30 Toby Savin
  • 45 Llyton Chapman
  • 17 Matthew Smith
  • 43 Harrison Bettoni
  • 20 Callum McManaman
  • 25 Caylan Vickers

Huddersfield

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Lee Nicholls (G)
  • 12 Radinio Balker (D)
  • 3 Murray Wallace (D)
  • 23 Sean Roughan (D)
  • 2 Lasse Sørensen (M)
  • 4 Ryan Ledson (M)
  • 8 Cameron Humphreys (M)
  • 19 Bali Mumba (M)
  • 10 Marcus Harness (F)
  • 26 Alfie May (F)
  • 29 Ryan Hardie (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Will Alves
  • 15 Dion Charles
  • 31 Jak Alnwick
  • 20 Josh Feeney
  • 36 Cameron Ashia
  • 18 David Kasumu
  • 21 Antony Evans

Timeline

  1. Huddersfield
    45' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    L. Sorensen

    Foul

  2. Wigan
    46' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Borges Rodrigues · On: J. Hungbo
  3. Huddersfield
    52' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    M. Harness

    Foul

  4. Huddersfield
    58' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. May · On: W. Alves
  5. Huddersfield
    58' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hardie · On: D. Charles
  6. Wigan
    61' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Weir · Assist: C. Wright
  7. Huddersfield
    68' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Sorensen · On: C. Ashia
  8. Wigan
    68' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Owen Moxon · On: Matthew Smith
  9. Wigan
    72' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weir

    Delay of game

  10. Wigan
    77' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Saydee · On: C. McManaman
  11. Huddersfield
    84' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    S. Roughan

    Foul

  12. Wigan
    84' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Morgan Fox · On: Llyton Chapman
  13. Wigan
    88' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Smith

    Delay of game

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Huddersfield
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 433 427
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 335 334
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to Huddersfield's Lasse Sorensen in the 45th minute weakened their defensive efforts, allowing Wigan to capitalize.
  • ▸ Jamie Weir's goal in the 61st minute was pivotal. The strike provided Wigan with a lead they managed to defend effectively despite Huddersfield's attempts.