Match report
Wigan Defeats Luton 1-0 in League One Clash
Wigan
1–0
FT
Luton
Feb 18, 2026
Wigan secured a hard-fought victory against Luton by a score of 1-0 in the League One match. The game was marked by several yellow cards and crucial substitutions that shaped the outcome.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Wigan 1–0 Luton
- • Goal scored by J. Taylor at minute 73, assisted by D. Costelloe
- • Wigan had four yellow cards (W. Aimson, R. Borges Rodrigues, O. Moxon, S. Sessegnon)
- • Luton received two yellow cards (J. Richards, N. Lonwijk)
Lineups
Wigan
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Sam Tickle (G)
- 21 Raphael Rodrigues (D)
- 4 Will Aimson (D)
- 15 Jason Kerr (D)
- 3 Morgan Fox (D)
- 7 Fraser Murray (D)
- 6 Jensen Weir (M)
- 33 Owen Moxon (M)
- 8 Callum Wright (M)
- 10 Joe Taylor (F)
- 9 Christian Saydee (F)
Substitutes
- 44 Joseph Hungbo
- 17 Matthew Smith
- 11 Dara Costelloe
- 43 Harrison Bettoni
- 5 Steven Sessegnon
- 30 Toby Savin
- 20 Callum McManaman
Luton
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 24 Josh Keeley (G)
- 17 Nigel Cello Lonwijk (D)
- 15 Teden Mengi (D)
- 5 Mads Juel Andersen (D)
- 3 Kal Naismith (D)
- 27 Jake Richards (M)
- 54 Kasey Palmer (M)
- 18 Jordan Clark (M)
- 25 Isaiah Jones (M)
- 22 Devante Cole (F)
- 12 Ali Al-Hamadi (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Shayden Morris
- 21 Nahki Wells
- 6 Davy van den Berg
- 30 Gideon Kodua
- 1 James Shea
- 38 Joseph Johnson
- 23 George Saville
Timeline
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23' Wigan Card · Yellow CardW. AimsonFoul
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27' Wigan Card · Yellow CardR. Borges RodriguesFoul
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35' Luton Card · Yellow CardJ. RichardsFoul
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37' Wigan Card · Yellow CardOwen MoxonFoul
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44' Wigan subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Borges Rodrigues · On: J. Hungbo -
59' Wigan subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Saydee · On: D. Costelloe -
59' Wigan subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Weir · On: Matthew Smith -
61' Luton subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Richards · On: S. Morris -
63' Luton Card · Yellow CardN. LonwijkFoul
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73' Wigan Goal · Normal GoalJ. Taylor · Assist: D. Costelloe -
79' Wigan subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Taylor · On: H. Bettoni -
80' Wigan subst · Substitution 5Off: Owen Moxon · On: S. Sessegnon -
82' Luton subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Al Hamadi · On: Nahki Wells -
83' Luton subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Jones · On: G. Kodua -
83' Luton subst · Substitution 4Off: Teden Mengi · On: D. van den Berg -
89' Wigan Card · Yellow CardS. SessegnonDelay of game
Match Stats
| Stat | Wigan | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 9 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 325 | 406 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 233 | 321 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Wigan's early buildup of pressure resulted in several yellow cards against their players but did not falter in their game plan.
- ▸ The turning point came at minute 73 when J. Taylor scored the only goal, assisted by D. Costelloe, which ultimately secured Wigan's victory.