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Wigan and Blackpool Draw in Thrilling League One Encounter
Wigan and Blackpool battled to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling League One match at The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan on April 26th, 2025. The game, refereed by M. Russell, was part of round 45 of the regular season.
Wigan took the early lead with a goal from J. Mellish in the 3rd minute, assisted by W. Aimson. Blackpool, however, dominated possession (61%) and created more chances (13 shots, 6 on target). Their pressure paid off in the 74th minute when L. Evans scored a penalty to level the score. Both teams received a yellow card in the 70th minute; C. McManaman for Wigan and L. Evans for Blackpool. Despite their dominance in possession and shots, Blackpool couldn’t overcome a determined Wigan side, resulting in a draw. The statistics highlight the even match: Wigan had 8 shots (1 on target) and Blackpool 13 (6 on target).
Substitutions blackpool: at minute 57 T. Bloxham came in and J. Husband went out., at minute 77 J. Onomah came in and A. Fletcher went out.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 62 C. McManaman came in and D. Taylor went out., at minute 63 C. Sze came in and M. Asamoah went out., at minute 77 T. Sibbick came in and L. Robinson went out., at minute 77 J. Smith came in and O. Dale went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wigan
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