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Huddersfield Edges Wigan in Tense Encounter at John Smith’s Stadium
Huddersfield defeated Wigan 1-0 in a thrilling match at the John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, on December 3rd, 2024. The game, part of the League One’s round 18, was characterized by tension and yellow cards. Despite Wigan’s dominance in possession (59%), Huddersfield proved more clinical in attack, scoring the only goal of the game through Ollie Turton in the 53rd minute, assisted by David Kasumu.
Wigan controlled the ball more, but Huddersfield’s superior shots on target (5 to 2) were decisive. The match was punctuated by numerous fouls, with Wigan committing 9 and Huddersfield 11. Both teams received multiple yellow cards: three for Wigan (M. Smith, W. Aimson, J. Weir) and two for Huddersfield (N. Lonwijk, J. Ruffels). Despite their possession advantage, Wigan failed to create enough clear-cut chances to threaten Huddersfield’s goal. The victory gives Huddersfield three valuable points in their push for promotion.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 46 D. Rankine came in and M. Asamoah went out., at minute 56 C. McManaman came in and J. Smith went out., at minute 64 C. Sze came in and D. Taylor went out., at minute 74 S. Smith came in and T. Sibbick went out., at minute 74 P. Dummett came in and L. Robinson went out.
Substitutions huddersfield: at minute 63 J. Ruffels came in and D. Ward went out., at minute 72 F. Ladapo came in and C. Marshall went out., at minute 82 J. Hogg came in and H. Kane went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Huddersfield
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