Wigan and Stevenage Draw in a Low-Scoring Encounter
Wigan and Stevenage played out a goalless draw in a match characterized by a lack of clear-cut chances and a significant number of yellow cards. The game, held at The Brick Community Stadium, saw limited opportunities in front of goal, with both teams receiving a total of six yellow cards throughout the contest.
The first half was a tense affair, with both sides playing physical and aggressive football. This led to the first yellow card of the match for Wigan’s C. McManaman in the 14th minute. Stevenage responded with a yellow card for D. Butler in the 17th minute. The second half continued in a similar vein, with fouls and yellow cards prevalent. L. Thompson of Stevenage (37′), S. Smith of Wigan (58′), N. Thompson of Stevenage (66′), B. Adeeko of Wigan (87′), and H. White of Stevenage (90′) all received yellow cards.
Despite Wigan dominating possession with 59%, both teams managed an equal number of shots on goal with seven each. However, a lack of accuracy in front of goal prevented either team from finding the back of the net.
The match ended in a goalless draw, a result that will likely leave both sides disappointed.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 46 J. Carragher came in and L. Chambers went out., at minute 56 M. Olakigbe came in and S. Thomas went out., at minute 57 D. Rankine came in and C. McManaman went out., at minute 57 T. Aasgaard came in and J. Weir went out., at minute 72 M. Smith came in and S. Smith went out.
Substitutions stevenage: at minute 83 T. Simpson came in and J. Reid went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wigan
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