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Wigan Athletic Advances in League Cup After Hard-Fought Match Against Notts County
Wigan, England – In a match played at The Brick Community Stadium under the watchful eye of referee Oliver Yates, Wigan Athletic managed to advance to the first round of the League Cup 2025 after a tight match against Notts County. The solitary goal by P. Mullin in the 10th minute, from a penalty, was enough to secure the victory for the home team.
The match, dominated in possession by Notts County with 65% compared to Wigan’s 35%, was characterized by its intensity and physical play. Wigan committed a total of 15 fouls, resulting in four yellow cards shown to T. Brenan, S. Tickle, F. Murray, and J. Weir. Notts County, although with fewer fouls (10), also saw a yellow card for B. Cotter.
Despite the greater possession, Notts County failed to capitalize on their goal-scoring opportunities. Both teams took 9 shots, but Wigan showed greater precision with 2 shots on target compared to Notts County’s 3. The locals also outnumbered the visitors in shots off target, with 3 compared to Notts County’s 6. Regarding corner kicks, Wigan earned 5 against their opponent’s 4. Wigan’s tactical discipline and the early goal were key to securing their passage to the next round of the League Cup.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 29 I. Mabaya came in and F. Murray went out., at minute 64 T. Brenan came in and L. Graham went out., at minute 64 P. Mullin came in and D. Costelloe went out., at minute 74 C. Wright came in and H. McHugh went out., at minute 75 M. Asamoah came in and C. Saydee went out.
Substitutions notts county: at minute 46 B. Cotter came in and K. Gordon went out., at minute 64 C. Grant came in and T. Hall went out., at minute 64 J. Jones came in and M. Dennis went out., at minute 73 K. Bennetts came in and Q. Kouhyar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wigan
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