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

Blackpool vs Wigan - result

Blackpool 2-1 Wigan in League One at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool on 2 September 2023. In their last 6 meetings, Blackpool have won 2, Wigan 1, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Blackpool vs Wigan?

Blackpool 2-1 Wigan in League One on Saturday 2 September 2023 at Bloomfield Road.

Where was Blackpool vs Wigan played?

Blackpool vs Wigan was played at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool, the home ground of Blackpool.

What is Blackpool's recent form?

Blackpool's last five results read D D D L L (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.

What is Wigan's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 6 meetings Blackpool have won 2, Wigan have won 1 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Blackpool 1-1 Wigan Athletic on 7 March 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Blackpool?

Josh Bowler leads Blackpool with 22 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Wigan?

James Carragher leads Wigan with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Blackpool vs Wigan?

Anthony Backhouse refereed Blackpool vs Wigan, averaging 21.0 fouls and 4.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Blackpool vs Wigan - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
7 Mar 2026	League One	Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic	1-1
20 Dec 2025	League One	Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool	0-2
26 Apr 2025	League One	Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool	1-1
28 Oct 2024	League One	Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic	2-2
16 Mar 2024	League One	Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool	1-0
15 Apr 2023	Championship	Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic	1-0

Blackpool 2-1 Wigan: match stats

Stat	Blackpool	Wigan
Possession	32%	68%
Shots	14	6
Shots on target	7	3
Corners	4	3
Fouls	14	7
Yellow cards	3	3
Tackles	16	12
Passes	289	612

Blackpool vs Wigan goals and red cards

Blackpool: J. Rhodes 4', K. Dougall 90+4'. Wigan: J. Magennis 89'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	6 of 24
Goals against	1.6	20 of 24
Shots	14.6	9 of 24
Shots on target	4.9	8 of 24
Fouls	10.3	18 of 24
Tackles	18	4 of 24
Passes	377.3	10 of 24
Corners	4.6	17 of 24

Blackpool player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josh Bowler (3), Jerry Yates (2), Leighton Clarkson (2).
Assists: Dion Elie Raymond Charles (2), George Honeyman (1), Josh Bowler (1).
Shots: Josh Bowler (25), Tom Bloxham (15), Dion Elie Raymond Charles (10).
Fouls: Z. Ashworth (14), Karoy Anderson (11), Oliver Casey (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	1.5	17 of 24
Shots	14.7	7 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).