Match report

Wigan and Barnsley Draw Even in League One Clash, 1-1

Wigan
Wigan
1–1
FT
Barnsley
Barnsley
Jan 1, 2026

Wigan's early lead, courtesy of D. Costelloe's goal in the sixth minute, was canceled out by Adam Phillips' equalizer for Barnsley shortly after halftime, resulting in a hard-fought draw in their League One encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Wigan took an early lead through D. Costelloe's goal at the 6th minute with an assist from C. Wright.
  • • Barnsley equalized thanks to Adam Phillips in the 69th minute, assisted by D. McGoldrick.
  • • Liam Connell of Barnsley was sent off for violent conduct in the 84th minute.
  • • Wigan subbed out several players including J. Hungbo and C. Saydee at various points.

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 5 S. Sessegnon
  • 27 T. Brenan
  • 44 J. Hungbo
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 37 M. Asamoah
  • 9 C. Saydee

Barnsley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 27 T. Watson (D)
  • 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
  • 5 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 32 J. Earl (D)
  • 8 A. Phillips (M)
  • 48 L. Connell (M)
  • 11 F. Jalo (M)
  • 22 P. Kelly (M)
  • 10 D. McGoldrick (M)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 K. Flavell
  • 7 C. Vickers
  • 19 R. Cleary
  • 23 N. Farrugia
  • 30 J. Bland
  • 39 L. Farrell
  • 45 V. Yoganathan

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    6' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Costelloe · Assist: C. Wright
  2. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Jalo · On: R. Cleary
  3. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Kelly · On: J. Bland
  4. Wigan
    67' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Borges Rodrigues · On: J. Hungbo
  5. Wigan
    67' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Bettoni · On: C. Saydee
  6. Barnsley
    69' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    Adam Phillips · Assist: D. McGoldrick
  7. Wigan
    81' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: M. Asamoah
  8. Barnsley
    84' Barnsley Card · Red Card
    L. Connell

    Violent conduct

  9. Wigan
    85' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    W. Aimson

    Argument

  10. Barnsley
    87' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. McGoldrick · On: Vimal Yoganathan

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Barnsley
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 81%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 317 515
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 2.08 0.62
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 216 415
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Costelloe's early goal set Wigan on course for a victory, but Barnsley found their rhythm and equalized through Adam Phillips.
  • ▸ Barnsley's red card to Liam Connell turned the momentum against them, yet they managed to hold onto their draw despite being reduced to ten men.