Match report

Wigan Defeats Bradford 2-0 in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
2–0
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Mar 14, 2026

Wigan demonstrated a strong defensive game and capitalised on their chances to defeat Bradford 2-0 in a tightly contested League One match. C. Vickers and J. Taylor scored for Wigan, while Bradford struggled to create significant scoring opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Wigan's C. Vickers scored the opening goal at the 20th minute, assisted by F. Murray
  • • Bradford were unable to respond despite several substitutions
  • • J. Taylor extended Wigan's lead with a goal at the 78th minute, assisted by C. Wright
  • • Wigan secured a clean sheet, holding off Bradford's attempts to score
  • • Both teams received multiple yellow cards, indicating a physical match

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 15 J. Kerr (D)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 45 C. Llyton (D)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 33 O. Moxon (M)
  • 7 F. Murray (M)
  • 25 C. Vickers (F)
  • 8 C. Wright (F)
  • 10 J. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 17 M. Smith
  • 9 C. Saydee
  • 44 J. Hungbo
  • 19 L. Robinson
  • 43 H. Bettoni

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 28 M. Pennington (D)
  • 26 C. Tilt (D)
  • 3 I. Touray (D)
  • 7 J. Neufville (M)
  • 21 J. Metcalfe
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 17 T. Wright (M)
  • 10 A. Sarcevic (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 27 E. Wheatley (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 14 P. Mullin
  • 4 J. Wright
  • 8 L. Evans
  • 24 W. Swan
  • 11 S. Humphrys
  • 33 H. Ashby

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    20' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vickers · Assist: F. Murray
  2. Wigan
    31' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    W. Aimson

    Off the ball foul

  3. Wigan
    39' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kerr

    Time wasting

  4. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ethan Wheatley · On: P. Mullin
  5. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sarcevic · On: W. Swan
  6. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bobby Pointon · On: S. Humphrys
  7. Wigan
    59' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Vickers · On: Matthew Smith
  8. Bradford
    66' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Ibou Touray

    Foul

  9. Wigan
    68' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weir

    Foul

  10. Bradford
    75' Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matthew Pennington · On: H. Ashby
  11. Wigan
    78' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Taylor · Assist: C. Wright
  12. Wigan
    82' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    R. Borges Rodrigues

    Foul

  13. Wigan
    85' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Owen Moxon · On: C. Saydee
  14. Wigan
    90'+1 Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Taylor · On: J. Hungbo
  15. Bradford
    90'+5 Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    H. Ashby

    Foul

  16. Wigan
    90' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Llyton Chapman · On: L. Robinson

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Bradford
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 51% 67%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 7
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 249 450
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.38 0.56
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 127 300
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Vickers' early goal at the 20th minute set the tone for Wigan, giving them a solid lead to build upon
  • ▸ J. Taylor's goal in the 78th minute solidified Wigan's victory, preventing Bradford from mounting a comeback