Match report

Wigan Defeats Luton 1-0 in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
1–0
FT
Luton
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

  1. Wigan
    23' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    W. Aimson

    Foul

  2. Wigan
    27' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    R. Borges Rodrigues

    Foul

  3. Luton
    35' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Richards

    Foul

  4. Wigan
    37' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    Owen Moxon

    Foul

  5. Wigan
    44' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Borges Rodrigues · On: J. Hungbo
  6. Wigan
    59' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Saydee · On: D. Costelloe
  7. Wigan
    59' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Weir · On: Matthew Smith
  8. Luton
    61' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Richards · On: S. Morris
  9. Luton
    63' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    N. Lonwijk

    Foul

  10. Wigan
    73' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Taylor · Assist: D. Costelloe
  11. Wigan
    79' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Taylor · On: H. Bettoni
  12. Wigan
    80' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Owen Moxon · On: S. Sessegnon
  13. Luton
    82' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Al Hamadi · On: Nahki Wells
  14. Luton
    83' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Jones · On: G. Kodua
  15. Luton
    83' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Teden Mengi · On: D. van den Berg
  16. Wigan
    89' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sessegnon

    Delay 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.