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English League One · 2026/27 · MW 1Saturday, 15 August 2026 · 15:00 UK
Cambridge UnitedHomeCoach: Neil Harris
3 - 2
HT 2-0
Full time
Wigan AthleticAwayCoach: Ryan Lowe
Venue: Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (10,847)Referee: A. ChilowiczWeather: Unknown, 0°C

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Cambridge UnitedStarting XI · 3-4-2-1
Appere
HeathKnight
BennettBallMcLoughlinBradshaw
PerryWattsJobe
Eastwood
Bench
5. P. Bauer11. S. Kaikai17. P. Mpanzu19. S. Lavery25. B. Hughes27. G. McConnell32. D. Efobi
Coach: Neil Harris
Wigan AthleticStarting XI · 3-4-2-1
Walsh
FoxLlytonMellish
BarrettWeirMurrayPower
CostelloeSze
Perkins
Bench
4. J. Chilokoa-Mullen12. T. Watson16. A. Harris17. A. Higgins20. C. McManaman21. K. Miller51. R. Harrison
Coach: Gary Caldwell

Match events

  1. 3'⚽GoalK. Wattsassist: M. Jobe
  2. 34'⚽GoalL. Appere
  3. 46'↔SubstitutionOff A. Harris ↔ On C. Llyton
  4. 52'⚽GoalI. Heath
  5. 60'↔SubstitutionOff K. Miller ↔ On C. Barrett
  6. 60'↔SubstitutionOff A. Higgins ↔ On C. Sze
  7. 69'⚽GoalS. Perkins
  8. 73'⚽GoalA. Higginsassist: D. Costelloe
  9. 74'↔SubstitutionOff P. Mpanzu ↔ On I. Heath
  10. 74'↔SubstitutionOff S. Kaikai ↔ On B. Knight
  11. 80'↔SubstitutionOff S. Lavery ↔ On L. Appere
  12. 87'↔SubstitutionOff C. McManaman ↔ On D. Costelloe
  13. 90+5'🟨YellowZak Bradshaw
  14. 90+6'↔SubstitutionOff P. Bauer ↔ On Z. Bradshaw

Match statistics

Cambridge United
Stat
Wigan Athletic
  • 34%Possession66%
  • 17Shots18
  • 6Shots on target4
  • 7Shots off target9
  • 4Shots blocked5
  • 12Shots inside box11
  • 5Shots outside box7
  • 263Total passes526
  • 171Passes accurate439
  • 65%Pass accuracy83%
  • 1.92Expected goals (xG)2.72
  • 9Fouls8
  • 8Corners5
  • 2Offsides1
  • 1Yellow cards0
  • -Red cards-
  • 2Saves2
  • -1.19goals_prevented-1.19

Cambridge United, last 5

  1. L3 MayvsBirmingham City1-2
  2. L26 Apr@Burton Albion1-2
  3. L21 AprvsLeyton Orient1-2
  4. W18 Apr@Huddersfield Town2-1
  5. L12 AprvsCharlton Athletic0-1

Wigan Athletic, last 5

  1. L2 May@Stevenage0-1
  2. L25 AprvsAFC Wimbledon0-1
  3. D19 Apr@Port Vale0-0
  4. W14 AprvsRotherham United3-0
  5. W11 AprvsMansfield Town2-1

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
13
Meetings
4
Cambridge United wins
4
Draws
5
Wigan Athletic wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Cambridge United v Wigan Athletic?
Cambridge United 3-2 Wigan Athletic, played 15 August 2026 in the English League One 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Cambridge United led 2-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Wigan Athletic?
Across 13 meetings in our archive, Cambridge United have won 4, Wigan Athletic have won 5, with 4 draws.
Where is Cambridge United v Wigan Athletic played?
Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - Cambridge United's home ground.