Wigan v Exeter City result
Team pages: Wigan · Exeter City
Wigan 1–2 Exeter City — Exeter City won this League One match.
The result
Exeter City won 2–1 at DW Stadium in League One on Saturday 10 February. Wigan have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Exeter City led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Exeter City: Mohamed Eisa (10’, assisted by Ilmari Niskanen) and Jack Aitchison (66’); Wigan: C. Kelman (71’).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Wigan 0.00, Exeter City 0.00, from 13 shots to 8 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
A. Chilowicz showed four yellow cards — against 3.9 yellows a game across the last 7 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Wigan: Babajide Adeeko (13’) and Luke Chambers (31’); Exeter City: Luke Harris (45’) and Pierce Sweeney (50’).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Ilmari Niskanen (Exeter City) 7.0, Jack Aitchison (Exeter City) 6.8 and C. Kelman (Wigan) 5.4 led the match.
Next up
Wigan next travel to Oxford United on 20 October 2026.
Exeter City next host Crewe on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Wigan: Oxford United v Wigan, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Exeter City: Exeter City v Crewe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Wigan 1–2 Exeter City · League One
- Venue: DW Stadium · Wigan
- Referee: A. Chilowicz
- Head-to-head (last 2): Wigan 2 · draws 0 · Exeter City 0 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Wigan 3W 1D 1L · Exeter City 3W 1D 1L
Wigan 1–2 Exeter City (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 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 6 February 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Wigan for / against | Line | Exeter City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4 for · 3.67 against n 4 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.2 for · 5.4 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.25 for · 11.67 against n 4 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10 for · 13.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 4 against n 4 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.6 for · 3.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.5 for · 11.33 against n 4 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 8.6 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.67 for · 3.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.4 for · 2.4 against n 5 Last 5 |
Referee: A. Chilowicz — 3.86 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22.43 fouls over 7 matches (2.14 to the home side, 1.71 to the away side).
Wigan
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Shaw n 8 | 57 | 3.2 | 1 | — |
| Callum Henry McManaman n 8 | 21.8 | 3.1 | 4.1 | — |
| C. Lang n 8 | 63.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | — |
| S. Humphrys n 8 | 48.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 | — |
| C. Wyke n 8 | 39.4 | 2.3 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Magennis n 8 | 57.6 | 2 | 0.8 |
| T. Aasgaard n 8 | 77.5 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 63.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| C. Wyke n 8 | 39.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| M. Godo n 8 | 69.5 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Lang n 8 | 63.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| J. Magennis n 8 | 57.6 | 0.8 | 0 |
| T. Aasgaard n 8 | 77.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Callum Henry McManaman n 8 | 21.8 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Jordan Jones n 8 | 81.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Chambers n 8 | 73.5 | 2.9 |
| L. Shaw n 8 | 57 | 2.8 |
| Callum Henry McManaman n 8 | 21.8 | 2.6 |
| L. Robinson n 8 | 80.6 | 2.1 |
| J. Kerr n 8 | 70.9 | 1.9 |
Exeter City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Watts n 8 | 35.4 | 2.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Y. Wildschut n 8 | 29.9 | 2.3 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Harris n 8 | 69.4 | 2.1 | 2.3 | — |
| J. Aitchison n 8 | 90 | 2 | 1.8 | — |
| V. Harper n 8 | 49.6 | 1.6 | 3.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cole n 8 | 79 | 1.9 | 1 |
| V. Harper n 8 | 49.6 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| J. Aitchison n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 1 |
| S. Cox n 8 | 69.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 35.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cole n 8 | 79 | 0.3 | 0 |
| S. Cox n 8 | 69.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 35.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| J. Aitchison n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| D. Rankine n 8 | 61.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Harper n 8 | 49.6 | 5.2 |
| L. Harris n 8 | 69.4 | 2.6 |
| H. Kite n 8 | 37.5 | 2.4 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 35.4 | 2.2 |
| B. Purrington n 8 | 79.5 | 2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Wigan | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|
| 64% | Possession | 36% |
| 13 | Shots | 8 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 11 | Shots inside the box | 2 |
| 11 | Corners | 6 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 13 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 485 | Passes | 281 |
| 85% | Pass accuracy | 73% |
Wigan player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Tickle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Hughes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Goode | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Chambers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 7 |
| S. Smith | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| T. Aasgaard | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Jordan Jones | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Godo | 64 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Clare | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Adeeko | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| J. Magennis | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Smith sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Kelman sub | 45 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Sze sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Humphrys sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Callum Henry McManaman sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Exeter City player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Sinisalo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| C. Diabate | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Z. Jules | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| I. Niskanen | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. Cole | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| V. Harper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Carroll | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Aitchison | 80 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| L. Harris | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| Mohamed Eisa | 67 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Cox sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Y. Wildschut sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Rankine sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| R. Woods 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 Wigan v Exeter City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-11-04 Exeter City 0–2 Wigan
- 2023-10-21 Exeter City 0–2 Wigan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Exeter City?
- In their last 2 meetings, Wigan won 2, Exeter City won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Wigan and Exeter City?
- Recent form — Wigan 3W 1D 1L; Exeter City 3W 1D 1L.
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