Wigan 1-3 Cardiff - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Wigan vs Cardiff - result

Wigan 1-3 Cardiff in the Championship at The DW Stadium, Wigan on 8 October 2022. In their last 3 meetings, Wigan have won 0, Cardiff 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Wigan vs Cardiff?

Wigan 1-3 Cardiff in the Championship on Saturday 8 October 2022 at The DW Stadium.

Where was Wigan vs Cardiff played?

Wigan vs Cardiff was played at The DW Stadium in Wigan, the home ground of Wigan.

What is Wigan's recent form?

Wigan's last five results read W W L W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.

What is Cardiff's recent form?

Cardiff's last five results read L W L D W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

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

Across the last 3 meetings Wigan have won 0, Cardiff have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Cardiff City 1-0 Wigan Athletic on 4 January 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Wigan?

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

Who is the standout player for Cardiff?

Yousef Salech leads Cardiff with 14 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Wigan vs Cardiff?

James Bell refereed Wigan vs Cardiff, averaging 18.7 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Wigan vs Cardiff - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
4 Jan 2026	League One	Cardiff City vs Wigan Athletic	1-0
27 Sep 2025	League One	Wigan Athletic vs Cardiff City	0-2
14 Jan 2023	Championship	Cardiff City vs Wigan Athletic	1-1

Wigan 1-3 Cardiff: match stats

Stat	Wigan	Cardiff
Possession	61%	38%
Shots	10	10
Shots on target	1	6
Corners	6	3
Fouls	14	15
Yellow cards	4	2
Tackles	14	12
Passes	440	290

Wigan vs Cardiff goals and red cards

Wigan: C. Wyke 83'. Cardiff: C. Robinson 7', S. Ojo 65', R. Wintle 90+2'.

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	9.7	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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.3	17 of 24
Goals against	1.5	14 of 24
Shots	18.5	1 of 24
Shots on target	6.6	1 of 24
Fouls	10.4	16 of 24
Tackles	11.9	24 of 24
Passes	524.8	3 of 24
Corners	7.9	1 of 24

Cardiff player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Yousef Salech (5), Jack Moylan (4), Cian Ashford (2).
Assists: Ollie Tanner (2), Cian Ashford (2), Yousef Salech (2).
Shots: Jack Moylan (35), Yousef Salech (31), Ollie Tanner (20).
Fouls: Joel Colwill (14), Yousef Salech (13), Perry Ng (11).