Preston 2-1 Wigan - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Preston vs Wigan - result

Preston 2-1 Wigan in the Championship at Deepdale, Preston on 25 February 2023. In their last 2 meetings, Preston have won 0, Wigan 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Preston vs Wigan?

Preston 2-1 Wigan in the Championship on Saturday 25 February 2023 at Deepdale.

Where was Preston vs Wigan played?

Preston vs Wigan was played at Deepdale in Preston, the home ground of Preston.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read W L L D D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is Wigan's recent form?

Wigan's last five results read L D W D D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Wigan?

Across the last 2 meetings Preston have won 0, Wigan have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Preston North End 0-1 Wigan Athletic on 9 January 2026 in the FA Cup.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Jordan Andrew Thompson leads Preston with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Wigan?

James Carragher leads Wigan with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Preston vs Wigan?

Thomas Bramall refereed Preston vs Wigan, averaging 23.3 fouls and 2.7 yellow cards per game this season.

Preston vs Wigan - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
9 Jan 2026	FA Cup	Preston North End vs Wigan Athletic	0-1
30 Jul 2022	Championship	Wigan Athletic vs Preston North End	0-0

Preston 2-1 Wigan: match stats

Stat	Preston	Wigan
Possession	51%	49%
Shots	7	14
Shots on target	3	4
Corners	3	7
Fouls	13	13
Yellow cards	3	1
Tackles	13	14
Passes	405	379

Preston vs Wigan goals and red cards

Preston: D. Johnson (penalty) 53', T. Cannon 57', R. Brady (red card) 90+5'. Wigan: G. Cunningham (own goal) 27'.

Preston season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	1.9	21 of 24
Shots	13	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	16 of 24
Tackles	14	17 of 24
Passes	334.4	20 of 24
Corners	5.3	12 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (21), Jusef Erabi (15), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Harry Clarke (9).

Wigan season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.8	23 of 24
Goals against	1.7	16 of 24
Shots	14.7	6 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	21 of 24
Fouls	9.9	19 of 24
Tackles	12.9	21 of 24
Passes	437	5 of 24
Corners	5.6	11 of 24

Wigan player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jensen Weir (2), M. Power (1), Dara Costelloe (1).
Assists: M. Power (1), Dara Costelloe (1), James Carragher (1).
Shots: Dara Costelloe (15), Sonny Perkins (15), Jensen Weir (14).
Fouls: Sonny Perkins (14), James Carragher (11), Dara Costelloe (8).