Match report

Wigan Defeats Burton Albion 2-0 In League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
0–2
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Dec 29, 2025

Wigan emerged victorious against Burton Albion on Saturday night in a hard-fought League One match. Despite an early yellow card for Wigan's Chris Wright, they managed to secure two crucial goals through Hernan Bettoni and Daniel Costelloe, leaving Burton Albion unable to respond with any form of resistance.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Burton Albion 0-2 Wigan
  • • Hernan Bettoni scored the first goal for Wigan at minute 64
  • • Daniel Costelloe added a second goal for Wigan in the 87th minute
  • • Chris Wright of Wigan received a yellow card at the 41st minute

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 12 G. Evans (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 41 S. Krubally (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 11 F. Tavares (F)
  • 10 T. Shade (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 19 D. Williams
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 50 J. Williamson
  • 56 Z. Scutt

Wigan

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 35 T. Francois (M)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 27 T. Brenan
  • 8 C. Wright (M)
  • 44 J. Hungbo (M)
  • 43 H. Bettoni (F)
  • 11 D. Costelloe (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 5 S. Sessegnon
  • 7 F. Murray
  • 45 C. Llyton
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 37 M. Asamoah
  • 9 C. Saydee

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    41' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Wright

    Foul

  2. Burton Albion
    46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Shade · On: Dylan Williams
  3. Wigan
    64' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Bettoni · Assist: J. Hungbo
  4. Burton Albion
    66' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Tavares · On: J. Newall
  5. Wigan
    67' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Brenan · On: C. Saydee
  6. Burton Albion
    81' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Vancooten · On: N. Akoto
  7. Wigan
    82' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Bettoni · On: F. Murray
  8. Wigan
    87' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Costelloe · Assist: F. Murray
  9. Wigan
    89' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Borges Rodrigues · On: M. Asamoah
  10. Wigan
    90' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: C. McManaman
  11. Burton Albion
    90' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Krubally · On: Z. Scutt

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Wigan
Fouls 6 15
Pass Accuracy 68% 61%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 360 304
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 243 186
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wigan's Hernan Bettoni opened the scoring in the 64th minute, giving them a crucial advantage over Burton Albion.
  • ▸ Daniel Costelloe sealed Wigan's victory with a second goal in the 87th minute, ensuring their position in League One.