Match report

Lincoln Stuns Wigan with Late Goal in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
0–1
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Jan 31, 2026

Lincoln stunned League One rivals Wigan with a solitary goal from J. Moylan to secure a crucial 1-0 away win on Tuesday night. Despite the early lead, Lincoln had to withstand several substitutions and challenges as Wigan sought an equalizer throughout the second half.

Key Facts

  • • J. Moylan scored for Lincoln at minute 24 with an assist from C. McGrandles.
  • • Wigan's Owen Moxon received a yellow card at minute 74 after committing a foul.
  • • Lincoln made multiple substitutions, including bringing on Ryley Towler and H. Bettoni for Wigan later in the match.
  • • George Wickens of Lincoln was shown a yellow card for time-wasting near the end of the game.

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 6 J. Weir (D)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 7 F. Murray (M)
  • 33 O. Moxon (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (M)
  • 8 C. Wright (M)
  • 10 J. Taylor (F)
  • 37 M. Asamoah (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 5 S. Sessegnon
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues
  • 44 J. Hungbo
  • 43 H. Bettoni
  • 11 D. Costelloe
  • 9 C. Saydee

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 3 A. Reach (D)
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 10 J. Moylan (M)
  • 17 R. Street (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 8 T. Bayliss
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 19 A. Lloyd
  • 18 B. House
  • 20 R. One

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    24' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan · Assist: C. McGrandles
  2. Wigan
    46' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Murray · On: J. Hungbo
  3. Lincoln
    66' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Moylan · On: D. Jefferies
  4. Lincoln
    66' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: B. House
  5. Wigan
    74' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    Owen Moxon

    Foul

  6. Lincoln
    75' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Draper · On: Ryley Towler
  7. Wigan
    80' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Owen Moxon · On: H. Bettoni
  8. Wigan
    80' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Taylor · On: D. Costelloe
  9. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: T. Bayliss
  10. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Street · On: A. Lloyd
  11. Lincoln
    90'+4 Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    George Wickens

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Lincoln
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 69%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 613 345
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.67 1.29
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 526 239
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's early goal from J. Moylan at minute 24 set the tone and gave them a crucial lead against Wigan.
  • ▸ Wigan’s yellow card to Owen Moxon in the second half weakened their efforts, despite making multiple substitutions.