MATCH THREAD: “ WIGAN ATHLETIC v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD

WIGAN ATHLETIC v CARDIFF CITY
Saturday 27th September, 3pm
Sky Bet League One - Match 9
The Brick Community Stadium 

Over 2,300 Cardiff Fans are travelling to Wigan




Cardiff City XI: Trott; Ng, Chambers, Osho, Bagan; Wintle, J. Colwill, R. Colwill; Ashford, Robinson, Davies.

Subs: Turner, Fish, Lawlor, Kellyman, Turnbull, Willock, Salech.


It’s pay on the day for Cardiff fans away at Wigan:


Matchday sales will also be available from the Wigan Athletic Ticket Office from 11am onwards.



Injury Update:


Ronan Kpakio ruled out for Saturday's match at the Brick Community Stadium.



Ollie Tanner is out until December at least.

Eli King out for the season.

Alex Robertson is fit and ready to start.



BBM:

"Dylan Lawlor will train today for the first time since last Thursday or Friday. We haven't had him with us since then, so we'll see how he goes today and tomorrow. I wouldn't be sure that he'll be involved on Saturday, but we're definitely more than hopeful that he'll be back in with us for Tuesday. I wouldn't rule him out of Saturday either, but that will be based on how he does today and tomorrow.

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About Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic are now in their third successive season in the third tier.

They were relegated from the Championship in 2023, a season which was overshadowed by financial issues.

Club Connections

Kieffer Moore played for both clubs.

The Opposition's Manager

Ryan Lowe was appointed Wigan manager in March.

He previously achieved promotion from League Two with both Bury and Plymouth.

He also had a spell in charge of Preston.

Opposition Dangerous Players

Paul Mullin has three league goals this season.

He also scored three in this league last season, but scored 24 in League Two the season before.

Referee

Darren Drysdale will take charge of the game.

Last season, he refereed 23 games and showed 89 yellow cards - an average of just over 3 per game.

He also showed three red cards.

Head To Head - last five meetings 

Three of the last five meetings have been draws, with each of us having a win in that time.

The last meeting was a 1-1 draw in 2023.

Team News - Predicted Line-Ups

Wigan Athletic: Tickle, Murray, Sessegnon, Aimson, Fox, Adeeko, Smith, Hungbo, Trevitt, Costelloe, Mullin

Cardiff City: Trott, Kpakio, Fish, Osho, Bagan, Wintle, Turnbull, R Colwill, Ashford, Willock, Salech

Last Game

We lost 3-1 at home to Bradford on Saturday. We then won 2-1 at Burnley on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup.

Wigan lost 4-1 at Bolton on Saturday. They also lost 2-0 at home to Wycombe in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Match Odds

Wigan Athletic - 8/5
Cardiff City - 8/5
Draw - 12/5

Predictions

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Wigan are unbeaten at home..beaten Northampton 3-1
Peterboro 2 -0 ,Doncaster 3-0 and drawn 1-1 with Stockport.

Over 2,300 Cardiff Fans are travelling to Wigan

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BBM:

Ronan Kpakio ruled out for Saturday's match at the Brick Community Stadium.

"Ronan's scan is really positive - there is no tear to the bottom of his foot, which we were slightly concerned about. He won't be available for Saturday, but there's no long-term damage or anticipated prolonged absence from the team. I can't be sure when he'll be back in, because injuries at the bottom of the foot can be quite sore from my experience.

"Dylan Lawlor will train today for the first time since last Thursday or Friday. We haven't had him with us since then, so we'll see how he goes today and tomorrow. I wouldn't be sure that he'll be involved on Saturday, but we're definitely more than hopeful that he'll be back in with us for Tuesday. I wouldn't rule him out of Saturday either, but that will be based on how he does today and tomorrow.“

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BBM:

"Dylan Lawlor will train today for the first time since last Thursday or Friday. We haven't had him with us since then, so we'll see how he goes today and tomorrow. I wouldn't be sure that he'll be involved on Saturday, but we're definitely more than hopeful that he'll be back in with us for Tuesday. I wouldn't rule him out of Saturday either, but that will be based on how he does today and tomorrow.

"Alex Robertson is back in full training, and he has to show that he's ready to compete with the other players. At the moment he's not, based on a number of factors. He obviously got injured in the last game of pre-season, so he will be available once he reaches the level of intensity that's required within the group."

It’s pay on the day for Cardiff fans away at Wigan:


Matchday sales will also be available from the Wigan Athletic Ticket Office from 11am onwards.

0-2 BLUEBIRDS come on CITY!!!

BBM on Kpakio: ‘I can't be sure when he'll be back, but Ronan's scan is really positive. There’s no tear to the bottom of his foot, which we were concerned about. He won't be available for Saturday, but there's no long-term damage or anticipated prolonged absence from the team.”

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Wigan Athletic star Fraser Murray says the team are ‘hoping to put the wrongs right’ when they host Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon after suffering back-to-back defeats.

A week in football is a long time. Ryan Lowe’s side eased past a strong Doncaster side 3-0 at the Brick Community Stadium less than a fortnight ago, but have since tasted a 4-1 derby defeat to Bolton Wanderers, whilst then being knocked out of the Carabao Cup following a 2-0 loss to Wycombe Wanderers on home soil.
"It’s been a disappointing week, but we now look forward to Saturday, where we can hopefully put the wrongs right,” said Murray.

"The boys are all around each other, and hopefully we can put in a good performance. The games are coming thick and fast, and there’s nothing better than having a game in a few days’ time to make things right.

“Our league form at home has been very good. We’ll go into the game and try to get the best result we can. It gives us confidence from the previous results at home. We’ve had a fast start previously, and that’s what we need to do on Saturday. We need to show confidence on the pitch, and show what we’re about.”

Meanwhile, Murray has quickly become a fan favourite at Latics following his arrival from his native Scotland ahead of this season.
"I’m loving my time here,” Murray added. “It’s been easy to settle in and I’ve scored a few goals, which is good.

“The main thing is getting back to winning ways at the weekend, and putting on a good performance for the fans.

“It’s been easy moving down, I’ve not been back up to Scotland once! I’m really enjoying my time here, and I hope it keeps getting better and better.

“We’re a close group on and off the pitch. Through the good times and tougher times, we’ll always get through it together.

"You need togetherness if you want to succeed in life, especially in football. If we’re all together, we can hopefully achieve something we want to achieve.
“I’ve absolutely loved being here so far. I’ve enjoyed the support of both the home and travelling fans. Hopefully, on Saturday, we can go out there and put on a good show for them.”

Cardiff City XI: Trott; Ng, Chambers, Osho, Bagan; Wintle, J. Colwill, R. Colwill; Ashford, Robinson, Davies.

Subs: Turner, Fish, Lawlor, Kellyman, Turnbull, Willock, Salech.

1-3 To the Bloobirds (NG Robbo Salech)

Not exactly a packed stadium at Wigan.

Bluebirds

I was barely awake & thought I had the wrong match on for a minute, forgot we had an orange strip this season.

Early attack by Wigan

I was barely awake & thought I had the wrong match on for a minute, forgot we had an orange strip this season.

True, not for me

An early attack from the Bluebirds shows our intent, but Wigan flow back with a move that almost produced their own early goal!

LATEST SCORE: WIGAN ATHLETIC 0 - 0 CARDIFF CITY (3 mins)

First opening for Cardiff. Joel Colwill releases Isaak Davies down the right, he crosses and Sam Tickle has to punch well to clear his lines.

Cardiff fans loud

Crucial interception by Wintle after a poor pass by Davies put us in trouble

A lot of loose passes in midfield by us early on

City attacking , corner

Ng shot blocked

Chance! A short corner routine sees Perry Ng found on the edge of the area, unmarked. He drills a low shot, but it's blocked!

Bluebirds on top right now, but Wigan are looking to break at every opportunity. This will be an intriguing game at this rate!

LATEST SCORE: WIGAN ATHLETIC 0 - 0 CARDIFF CITY (8 mins)

Cardiff passing well

Wigan attack, corner to them

Wigan shot over the top

Wigan are struggling with our high press early on