Match report

Reading Defeats Wigan 2-1 in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
1–2
FT
Reading
Reading
Feb 10, 2026

Reading demonstrated superior finishing to overcome Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. J.R. Dorsett opened the scoring for Reading, followed by an equalizer from Wigan's J. Taylor. However, Paddy O'Connor secured a late winner for Reading in this League One encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Reading scored first through J.R. Dorsett (48') assisted by Kami Doyle.
  • • Wigan equalized with a goal from J. Taylor (66') assisted by F. Murray.
  • • Paddy O'Connor secured Reading's victory with the second goal (87').
  • • Kami Doyle received a yellow card for Reading in the 42nd minute.

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 15 J. Kerr (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 32 J. Hunt (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (M)
  • 7 F. Murray (M)
  • 43 H. Bettoni (F)
  • 8 C. Wright (F)
  • 9 C. Saydee (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 11 D. Costelloe
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues
  • 10 J. Taylor
  • 33 O. Moxon
  • 44 J. Hungbo
  • 25 C. Vickers

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 24 R. Nyambe (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 16 B. Ward (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 6 L. Fraser (M)
  • 32 P. Lane (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 5 H. Roberts (M)
  • 7 J. Marriott (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 17 A. Yiadom
  • 12 F. Burns
  • 8 C. Savage
  • 30 M. Ritchie
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 19 K. Young

Timeline

  1. Reading
    42' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    Kami Doyle

    Foul

  2. Reading
    48' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    J. R. Dorsett A. · Assist: Kami Doyle
  3. Wigan
    56' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Bettoni · On: J. Taylor
  4. Wigan
    57' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Saydee · On: D. Costelloe
  5. Wigan
    66' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Taylor · Assist: F. Murray
  6. Wigan
    67' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hunt · On: R. Borges Rodrigues
  7. Reading
    67' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Lane · On: M. Ritchie
  8. Reading
    77' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Roberts · On: Charlie Savage
  9. Reading
    77' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kami Doyle · On: K. Ehibhatiomhan
  10. Wigan
    85' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Wright

    Foul

  11. Reading
    87' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    P. O'Connor · Assist: L. Wing
  12. Wigan
    89' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matthew Smith · On: C. Vickers
  13. Reading
    90'+2 Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Nyambe · On: A. Yiadom
  14. Reading
    90'+2 Reading subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. R. Dorsett A. · On: F. Burns

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Reading
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 70% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 382 509
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 266 396
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reading took the lead when Kami Doyle provided an assist to J.R. Dorsett, setting the tone of the game.
  • ▸ Wigan's equalizer by J. Taylor from F. Murray's assist in the second half shifted momentum towards Wigan temporarily.
  • ▸ Paddy O'Connor’s late goal for Reading turned the tide back in their favor and secured a crucial victory.