Wigan 1-1 Barnsley - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Wigan vs Barnsley - result

Wigan 1-1 Barnsley in League One at The DW Stadium, Wigan on 1 January 2026. Scorers: Dara Costelloe for Wigan; A. Phillips for Barnsley. In their last 6 meetings, Wigan have won 1, Barnsley 0, with 5 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Wigan vs Barnsley?

Wigan 1-1 Barnsley in League One on Thursday 1 January 2026 at The DW Stadium. Scorers: Dara Costelloe for Wigan; A. Phillips for Barnsley.

Where was Wigan vs Barnsley played?

Wigan vs Barnsley 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 D D L L W (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is Barnsley's recent form?

Barnsley's last five results read L W L L L (oldest to newest): 1 win and 4 losses.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Wigan have won 1, Barnsley have won 0 and 5 were drawn. The most recent was Barnsley 1-1 Wigan Athletic on 8 August 2026 in the Carabao Cup.

Who is the standout player for Wigan?

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

Who is the standout player for Barnsley?

Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Wigan vs Barnsley?

Ben Speedie refereed Wigan vs Barnsley, averaging 18.7 fouls and 3.7 yellow cards per game this season.

Wigan vs Barnsley - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
8 Aug 2026	Carabao Cup	Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic	1-1
17 Mar 2026	League One	Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic	1-1
29 Mar 2025	League One	Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley	1-1
23 Nov 2024	League One	Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic	0-1
13 Aug 2024	Carabao Cup	Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley	1-1
1 Jan 2024	League One	Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic	1-1

Wigan 1-1 Barnsley: match stats

Stat	Wigan	Barnsley
Possession	39%	61%
Shots	14	8
Shots on target	4	3
Corners	8	6
Fouls	7	11
Yellow cards	1	0
Tackles	14	16
Passes	317	515

Wigan vs Barnsley goals and red cards

Wigan: D. Costelloe 6'. Barnsley: A. Phillips 69', L. Connell (red card) 84'.

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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	18 of 24
Shots	17	2 of 24
Shots on target	4.4	10 of 24
Fouls	13.6	4 of 24
Tackles	14.4	13 of 24
Passes	343.7	19 of 24
Corners	8.6	1 of 24

Barnsley player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Cameron McGeehan (5), Reyes Cleary (5), Tyrese Noslin (1).
Assists: Reyes Cleary (2), Arley Kay (2), Clayton Taylor (1).
Shots: Reyes Cleary (29), Tyrese Noslin (27), Cameron McGeehan (26).
Fouls: Cameron McGeehan (15), Patrick Kelly (14), Arley Kay (14).