Match report

Wigan Defeats Mansfield Town 2-1 in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
2–1
FT
Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town
Apr 11, 2026

Wigan secured a vital 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town in their League One encounter, thanks to goals from Chris Wright and a late penalty by Jack Taylor. Despite Mansfield's equalizer through Leon Akins, Wigan managed to hold on to the lead, showcasing strong defensive play in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Wigan's Chris Wright scored the opening goal at the 25th minute.
  • • Mansfield Town's Leon Akins equalized for the visitors at the 28th minute.
  • • Jack Taylor converted a penalty at the 71st minute to give Wigan the lead.
  • • Wigan had three substitutions, including a double change at the 82nd minute.
  • • Mansfield Town made three substitutions in the second half.

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 9 Christian Saydee
  • 43 Harrison Bettoni
  • 3 Morgan Fox
  • 44 Joseph Hungbo
  • 14 Ryan Trevitt
  • 20 Callum McManaman
  • 33 Owen Moxon

Mansfield Town

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 39 Anthony Núñez (G)
  • 2 Kyle Knoyle (D)
  • 23 Adedeji Oshilaja (D)
  • 5 Ryan Sweeney (D)
  • 25 Louis Reed (M)
  • 7 Lucas Akins (M)
  • 22 Nathan Moriah-Welsh (M)
  • 13 Jon Russell (M)
  • 20 Frazer Blake-Tracy (M)
  • 11 Will Evans (F)
  • 18 Rhys Oates (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Tyler Roberts
  • 24 Regan Hendry
  • 4 Elliott Hewitt
  • 3 Stephen McLaughlin
  • 19 Victor Adeboyejo
  • 44 Oliver Irow
  • 28 Joe Gardner

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    25' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wright · Assist: R. Borges Rodrigues
  2. Mansfield Town
    28' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Akins · Assist: R. Sweeney
  3. Wigan
    43' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Taylor

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  4. Mansfield Town
    45'+1 Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sweeney

    Foul

  5. Wigan
    55' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: C. Saydee
  6. Mansfield Town
    64' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sweeney · On: S. McLaughlin
  7. Mansfield Town
    69' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Moriah-Welsh · On: T. Roberts
  8. Mansfield Town
    69' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Russell · On: R. Hendry
  9. Wigan
    71' Wigan Goal · Penalty
    J. Taylor
  10. Wigan
    74' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weir

    Foul

  11. Wigan
    82' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Borges Rodrigues · On: Morgan Fox
  12. Wigan
    82' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Taylor · On: Ryan Trevitt
  13. Wigan
    82' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matthew Smith · On: Owen Moxon
  14. Mansfield Town
    87' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Reed · On: O. Irow
  15. Mansfield Town
    87' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Oates · On: J. Gardner

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Mansfield Town
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 66% 73%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 343 421
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 228 306
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Chris Wright gave Wigan an early lead, but Mansfield Town quickly responded with a goal from Leon Akins, leveling the match within three minutes.
  • ▸ Jack Taylor's penalty at the 71st minute was a turning point, providing the crucial lead that Wigan defended until the final whistle.