Match report

Blackpool Defeats Wigan 2-0 in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
0–2
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Dec 20, 2025

Blackpool stunned their opponents as they defeated Wigan in a crucial League One encounter at the DW Stadium, securing their victory 2-0. The visitors dominated play, with early substitutions and key yellow cards contributing to the game's momentum. Goals by A. Fletcher and D. Taylor solidified Blackpool’s lead, sealing an impressive win for them.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Wigan 0–2 Blackpool
  • • Goals: A. Fletcher (59'), D. Taylor (64')
  • • Yellow cards: Costelloe (Wigan), Horsfall, Oliver Casey, J. Husband (Blackpool)
  • • Substitutions: Coulson for Ashworth (Blackpool), Bowler for Morgan (Blackpool), Bloxham for Taylor (Blackpool)

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 17 M. Smith (M)
  • 7 F. Murray (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 8 C. Wright (M)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 11 D. Costelloe (F)
  • 9 C. Saydee (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 5 S. Sessegnon
  • 19 L. Robinson
  • 35 T. Francois
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 10 P. Mullin
  • 43 H. Bettoni

Blackpool

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 5 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 30 D. Imray (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 6 J. Brown (M)
  • 15 H. Coulson (M)
  • 19 J. Bowler (F)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 A. Lyons
  • 7 L. Evans
  • 8 A. Morgan
  • 18 D. Taylor
  • 22 C. Hamilton
  • 23 S. Banks
  • 26 Z. Ashworth

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    9' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Coulson · On: Z. Ashworth
  2. Wigan
    11' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    D. Costelloe

    Foul

  3. Blackpool
    42' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    F. Horsfall

    Foul

  4. Blackpool
    45'+4 Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Oliver Casey

    Off the ball foul

  5. Blackpool
    49' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    J. Husband

    Argument

  6. Blackpool
    57' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josh Bowler · On: A. Morgan
  7. Blackpool
    58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: D. Taylor
  8. Blackpool
    59' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fletcher · Assist: D. Taylor
  9. Blackpool
    64' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Taylor · Assist: A. Fletcher
  10. Wigan
    65' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: P. Mullin
  11. Wigan
    65' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Saydee · On: H. Bettoni
  12. Wigan
    75' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Aimson · On: L. Robinson
  13. Wigan
    75' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Weir · On: Tyrese Francois
  14. Wigan
    75' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matthew Smith · On: C. McManaman
  15. Blackpool
    81' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Oliver Casey · On: A. Lyons
  16. Wigan
    83' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    R. Borges Rodrigues

    Argument

  17. Blackpool
    88' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lyons

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Blackpool
Fouls 13 18
Pass Accuracy 78% 78%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 407 361
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 2.67 1.16
Shots off Target 14 4
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 316 280
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Fletcher's goal in the 59th minute broke Wigan’s defense and shifted momentum to Blackpool.
  • ▸ D. Taylor scored his team’s second goal just five minutes later, securing a comfortable lead for Blackpool.