Rochdale v Wigan result
Rochdale 3–3 Wigan — this League One match was drawn.
The result
Rochdale and Wigan drew 3–3 at Crown Oil Arena in League One on Saturday 16 January. Rochdale have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Wigan led 2–1 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Rochdale: Stephen Humphrys (7’; 90’, assisted by R. McLaughlin) and Jake Beesley (58’, assisted by Gavin Bazunu); Wigan: Kyle Joseph (9’, assisted by D. Gardner), Callum Lang (16’, assisted by Kyle Joseph) and W. Keane (77’). J. McNulty (43’) was sent off.
What it changes
With six goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 24, across 12 matches. Rochdale are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Wigan are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Stephen Humphrys (Rochdale) 10.4, Kyle Joseph (Wigan) 9.9 and D. Gardner (Wigan) 7.4 led the match.
Next up
Rochdale next host Grimsby on 20 October 2026.
Wigan next travel to Oxford United on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Rochdale: Rochdale v Grimsby, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Wigan: Oxford United v Wigan, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Rochdale 3–3 Wigan · League One
- Venue: Crown Oil Arena · Rochdale, Greater Manchester
- Referee: R. Madley
- Head-to-head (last 3): Rochdale 1 · draws 0 · Wigan 2 · 3.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Rochdale 1W 2D 2L · Wigan 2W 2D 1L
Rochdale 3–3 Wigan (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
Rochdale player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Bazunu | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| H. Roberts | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Matthew Done | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Beesley | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| O. Rathbone | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Humphrys | 90 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.7 |
| A. Morley | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Lund | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.7 |
| K. Baah | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. McNulty | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R | 5.7 |
| R. McLaughlin sub | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Stephen Dooley sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Newby sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Wigan player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Evans | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| T. Darikwa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. James | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. Pearce | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Merrie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Perry | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| K. Joseph | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.7 |
| W. Keane | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| C. Lang | 89 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Long | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| D. Gardner | 54 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| T. Aasgaard sub | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| L. Robinson sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| O. Crankshaw sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Rochdale v Wigan — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2020-12-15 Wigan 0–5 Rochdale
- 2018-04-10 Rochdale 1–4 Wigan
- 2018-02-24 Wigan 1–0 Rochdale
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rochdale and Wigan?
- In their last 3 meetings, Rochdale won 1, Wigan won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rochdale and Wigan?
- Recent form — Rochdale 1W 2D 2L; Wigan 2W 2D 1L.
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