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EFL Trophy Group North · 2
Wigan crestWiganLWWLW
3–2
FT
HT 1–0
Blackpool crestBlackpoolWL
  • C. Barrett 3′
  • S. Hogan 57′
  • F. Murray 78′
  • T. Bloxham 72′ (pen)
  • J. Yates 90′
The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan G. Rhodes

Match report

Wigan beat Blackpool 3-2 in EFL Trophy Group North · 2 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan.

J. Yates struck in the 90th minute for Blackpool.

Key takeaways

Late drama

J. Yates struck in the 90th minute for Blackpool.

Timeline

Wigan above · Blackpool below
  • ⚽C. BarrettAssist: D. Costelloe3′
  • 39′Andy Lyons
  • 46′⇄Z. AshworthO. Casey
  • 46′⇄T. UptonA. Morgan
  • 46′⇄F. MunroeJ. Bowler
  • ⚽S. HoganAssist: C. Barrett57′
  • 58′⇄I. NiskanenJ. Williams
  • ⇄J. WeirF. Murray60′
  • ⇄S. HoganC. Sze60′
  • ⇄B. BurrowesJ. Mellish72′
  • 72′⚽T. Bloxham (pen)
  • ⇄J. Chilokoa-MullenM. Fox73′
  • ⚽F. MurrayAssist: C. Barrett78′
  • ⇄A. HarrisS. Perkins84′
  • Jon Mellish89′
  • Max Power90+4′
  • 90+4′Joshua Earl
  • 90′⚽J. YatesAssist: L. Clarkson

Match stats

● Wigan● Blackpool
Possession 52%
48%
Shots 14
11
Shots on target 6
4
Shots inside the box 9
8
Corners 3
3
Accurate passes 461
399
Saves 2
3
Fouls 9
17
Offsides 4
2
Yellow cards 2
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Wigan
41 J. Whitworth
3 M. Fox
22 J. Mellish
21 K. Miller
7 F. Murray
19 C. Sze
9 S. Perkins

Manager: Gary Caldwell

Blackpool
43 C. Brier
4 O. Casey
28 J. Williams
8 A. Morgan
46 O. Hunter
11 J. Bowler
39 S. Mannix

Manager: Ian Evatt

Top-rated players

C. BarrettWigan · 90′ · 1 goal · 2 assist · 4 key passes
9.2
S. HoganWigan · 59′ · 1 goal
7.9
J. YatesBlackpool · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.5
M. PowerWigan · 90′ · 3 key passes
7.2
T. BloxhamBlackpool · 90′ · 1 goal
7.1
D. CostelloeWigan · 90′ · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.0

Questions & answers

What was the score in Wigan vs Blackpool?

Wigan 3-2 Blackpool (half-time 1-0).

Where is Wigan vs Blackpool played?

The match is played at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan.

Who is the referee for Wigan vs Blackpool?

The appointed referee is G. Rhodes.