Match report

Wigan Defeats Northampton 3-1 in League One Clash

Northampton
Northampton
1–3
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Apr 6, 2026

Wigan demonstrated their strength by defeating Northampton 3-1 in a League One showdown. Goals from Chris Wright, an own goal from Joe Guthrie, and a late strike by Will Aimson sealed the win for Wigan. Despite Jake Evans's goal for Northampton, Wigan managed to hold on for the victory, securing important points in the league race.

Key Facts

  • • Wigan scored first with Chris Wright's goal at 15 minutes, assisted by Matthew Smith.
  • • Joe Guthrie scored an own goal for Wigan at 45 minutes.
  • • Jake Evans scored a consolation goal for Northampton at 80 minutes, assisted by Kyle McAdam.
  • • Will Aimson scored the final goal for Wigan at 88 minutes.
  • • Chris Wright and Joe Carragher received yellow cards for Wigan.

Lineups

Northampton

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lee Burge (G)
  • 2 Jack Burroughs (D)
  • 24 Elliott Moore (D)
  • 5 Jon Guthrie (D)
  • 26 Kyle McAdam (D)
  • 7 Sam Hoskins (M)
  • 8 Cameron McGeehan (M)
  • 23 Terry Taylor (M)
  • 4 Dean Campbell (M)
  • 17 Michael Jacobs (M)
  • 15 Jake Evans (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Tom Eaves
  • 14 Tyrese Fornah
  • 12 Nesta Guinness-Walker
  • 34 Ross Fitzsimons
  • 22 Kyle Edwards
  • 35 Max Dyche
  • 21 Jack Perkins

Wigan

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Sam Tickle (G)
  • 23 James Carragher (D)
  • 15 Jason Kerr (D)
  • 4 Will Aimson (D)
  • 17 Matthew Smith (M)
  • 21 Raphael Rodrigues (M)
  • 6 Jensen Weir (M)
  • 8 Callum Wright (M)
  • 7 Fraser Murray (M)
  • 11 Dara Costelloe (F)
  • 10 Joe Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Caylan Vickers
  • 20 Callum McManaman
  • 43 Harrison Bettoni
  • 9 Christian Saydee
  • 30 Toby Savin
  • 44 Joseph Hungbo
  • 3 Morgan Fox

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    14' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Carragher

    Foul

  2. Wigan
    15' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wright · Assist: Matthew Smith
  3. Wigan
    45' Wigan Goal · Own Goal
    J. Guthrie
  4. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: T. Eaves
  5. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cameron McGeehan · On: Tyrese Fornah
  6. Northampton
    66' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jacobs · On: K. Edwards
  7. Wigan
    72' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: C. Vickers
  8. Northampton
    78' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Edwards · On: N. Guinness-Walker
  9. Northampton
    78' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Taylor · On: J. Perkins
  10. Northampton
    80' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Jake Evans · Assist: K. McAdam
  11. Wigan
    83' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Wright

    Foul

  12. Wigan
    85' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Taylor · On: C. Saydee
  13. Wigan
    88' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Aimson
  14. Wigan
    90' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Carragher · On: J. Hungbo
  15. Wigan
    90' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Wright · On: Morgan Fox

Match Stats

Stat Northampton Wigan
Fouls 6 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 65%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 467 299
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 367 194
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wigan took the lead early in the game with Chris Wright's goal, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The own goal by Joe Guthrie just before halftime significantly boosted Wigan's confidence and control.
  • ▸ Despite Northampton's efforts and Jake Evans's goal, Will Aimson's late goal secured Wigan's victory and maintained their momentum.