Wycombe edges out Wigan in a tight encounter
Wycombe Wanderers defeated Wigan Athletic 1-0 in a close-fought match at The Brick Community Stadium. The only goal of the game came in the 11th minute when J. Low pounced on a pass from D. Harvie to put Wycombe ahead.
The game was characterized by a midfield battle and a flurry of yellow cards. Wycombe received two yellow cards, the first for C. Taylor in the 26th minute and the second for J. Scowen in the 45th minute. Wigan also received two yellow cards, one for L. Robinson in the 56th minute and another for W. Aimson in the 63rd minute.
Despite numerous substitutions from both sides, Wycombe held on to their lead until the final whistle.
Wigan dominated possession with 59%, while Wycombe had 41%. However, Wycombe was more clinical in attack, registering 6 shots on target compared to Wigan’s 3. Both teams took 4 corners.
The match was refereed by R. Madley and was played as part of the 15th round of the English League One.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 46 D. Taylor came in and M. Smith went out., at minute 63 J. Weir came in and S. Smith went out., at minute 77 D. Rankine came in and T. Sibbick went out., at minute 83 M. Asamoah came in and L. Robinson went out., at minute 83 P. Dummett came in and S. Thomas went out.
Substitutions wycombe: at minute 60 B. Lubala came in and R. Kone went out., at minute 61 L. Leahy came in and J. Scowen went out., at minute 72 B. Hanlan came in and F. Onyedinma went out., at minute 72 D. Wheeler came in and D. Udoh went out., at minute 86 J. Grimmer came in and C. Humphreys went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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