Sunderland 2-1 Wigan - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Sunderland vs Wigan - result

Sunderland 2-1 Wigan in League One at Stadium of Light, Sunderland on 7 August 2021. In their last 3 meetings, Sunderland have won 3, Wigan 0, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sunderland vs Wigan?

Sunderland 2-1 Wigan in League One on Saturday 7 August 2021 at Stadium of Light.

Where was Sunderland vs Wigan played?

Sunderland vs Wigan was played at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, the home ground of Sunderland.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

Sunderland's last five results read W D W D W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 draws.

What is Wigan's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 3 meetings Sunderland have won 3, Wigan have won 0 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Wigan Athletic 1-4 Sunderland on 29 December 2022 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Sunderland?

Brian Brobbey leads Sunderland with 4 goals 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 Sunderland vs Wigan?

Robert Madley refereed Sunderland vs Wigan, averaging 22.3 fouls and 3.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Sunderland vs Wigan - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
29 Dec 2022	Championship	Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland	1-4
15 Oct 2022	Championship	Sunderland vs Wigan Athletic	2-1
26 Feb 2022	League One	Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland	0-3

Sunderland 2-1 Wigan: match stats

Stat	Sunderland	Wigan
Possession	51%	49%
Shots	16	8
Shots on target	4	3
Corners	7	2
Fouls	16	20
Yellow cards	1	4
Tackles	17	14
Passes	339	346

Sunderland vs Wigan goals and red cards

Sunderland: A. McGeady (penalty) 17', R. Stewart 53'. Wigan: G. Edwards 15'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	15 of 20
Goals against	2	16 of 20
Shots	13.2	12 of 20
Shots on target	5	6 of 20
Fouls	13	3 of 20
Tackles	15.6	11 of 20
Passes	400.6	14 of 20
Corners	4	13 of 20

Sunderland player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brian Brobbey (3), Enzo Le Fée (2), Wilson Isidor (1).
Assists: Thomas Meunier (2), Enzo Le Fée (1), Nilson Angulo (1).
Shots: Enzo Le Fée (14), Brian Brobbey (11), Nordi Mukiele (9).
Fouls: Dan Ballard (10), Reinildo Mandava (8), Wilson Isidor (8).

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).