Match report

Cardiff Defeats Wigan 1-0 in League One Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
1–0
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Jan 4, 2026

Cardiff emerged victorious in their League One encounter against Wigan, securing the three points with a solitary goal by C. Chambers in the 24th minute. Despite several substitutions from both sides, Cardiff managed to hold on to their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Goal: C. Chambers (Cardiff) scored at 24 minutes.
  • • Assist: Joel Bagan provided the assist for the goal.
  • • Substitutions: Wigan made multiple substitutions, including T. Brenan and D. Costelloe, to try and level the score.
  • • Final Score: Cardiff 1–0 Wigan.

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Trott (G)
  • 38 P. Ng (D)
  • 48 D. Lawlor (D)
  • 12 C. Chambers (D)
  • 3 J. Bagan (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 18 A. Robertson (M)
  • 45 C. Ashford (M)
  • 8 O. Kellyman (M)
  • 16 C. Willock (M)
  • 22 Y. Salech (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 W. Fish
  • 44 R. Kpakio
  • 27 J. Colwill
  • 14 D. Turnbull
  • 11 O. Tanner
  • 39 I. Davies
  • 47 C. Robinson

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 27 T. Brenan
  • 35 T. Francois (M)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 7 F. Murray (F)
  • 8 C. Wright (F)
  • 11 D. Costelloe (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 5 S. Sessegnon
  • 44 J. Hungbo
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 43 H. Bettoni
  • 37 M. Asamoah
  • 9 C. Saydee

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    24' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Chambers · Assist: Joel Bagan
  2. Wigan
    46' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Brenan · On: M. Asamoah
  3. Cardiff
    72' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: C. Robinson
  4. Cardiff
    73' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ashford · On: Ollie Tanner
  5. Wigan
    82' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: C. Saydee
  6. Cardiff
    84' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dylan Lawlor · On: W. Fish
  7. Wigan
    90'+4 Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Weir · On: C. McManaman
  8. Wigan
    90'+4 Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Wright · On: H. Bettoni

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Wigan
Fouls 7 4
Pass Accuracy 90% 60%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 3
Corners 18 1
Total Passes 732 166
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 1
xG 0.94 0.24
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 82% 18%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 658 100
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by C. Chambers in the 24th minute shifted momentum towards Cardiff, giving them a crucial lead in the game.
  • ▸ Cardiff made strategic substitutions with O. Kellyman and C. Ashford entering the field to maintain control over Wigan's attempts at an equalizer.