Match report

Wigan Defeats Burton Albion 1-0 in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
1–0
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Dec 2, 2025

Wigan held off Burton Albion for a crucial 1-0 victory at the DW Stadium on Saturday afternoon in League One action. The game saw Wigan's P. Mullin score the decisive goal early in the second half, setting the tone for their win. Despite some late substitutions and yellow cards, Wigan managed to secure the three points, demonstrating strong defensive fortitude against Burton Albion.

Key Facts

  • • Wigan 1-0 Burton Albion (League One)
  • • Goal: P. Mullin for Wigan at minute 41
  • • Yellow Cards: Jasper Moon for Burton, J. Weir for Wigan
  • • Substitutions: F. Tavares and Julian Larsson entered for Burton; H. Bettoni and J. Carragher replaced in Wigan

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 15 J. Kerr (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 7 F. Murray (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (M)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 9 C. Saydee (F)
  • 11 D. Costelloe (F)
  • 10 P. Mullin (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 23 J. Carragher
  • 27 T. Brenan
  • 35 T. Francois
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 31 O. Cooper
  • 43 H. Bettoni

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 18 J. Moon (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 22 J. Larsson (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 11 F. Tavares (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 10 T. Shade
  • 17 J. Hazlehurst
  • 19 D. Williams
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 41 S. Krubally

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    36' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Jasper Moon

    Foul

  2. Wigan
    41' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mullin · Assist: C. Saydee
  3. Burton Albion
    46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Tavares · On: T. Shade
  4. Burton Albion
    64' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Julian Larsson · On: Dylan Williams
  5. Wigan
    70' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weir

    Foul

  6. Wigan
    78' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Mullin · On: H. Bettoni
  7. Wigan
    86' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: J. Carragher
  8. Burton Albion
    90'+2 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Chauke · On: J. Newall

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Burton Albion
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 72% 69%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 383 309
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.63 1.08
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 277 213
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wigan's goal by P. Mullin at 41 minutes gave them the lead and control of the game.
  • ▸ Substitutions for Burton towards the end, such as Julian Larsson replacing Dylan Williams, aimed to find an equalizer but were unable to break Wigan's defensive lines.