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League OneCardiff City Stadium • CardiffSunday, January 4, 2026 @ 15:00Full Time
League OneWigan

Match Livescore
Full Time: 1 - 0
C. Chambers
Goal (Assist: J. Bagan)
24'
G
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46'
T. Brenan (in)
M. Asamoah (out)
O. Kellyman (in)
C. Robinson (out)
72'
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C. Ashford (in)
O. Tanner (out)
73'
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82'
D. Costelloe (in)
C. Saydee (out)
D. Lawlor (in)
W. Fish (out)
84'
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90+4
J. Weir (in)
C. McManaman (out)
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90+4
C. Wright (in)
H. Bettoni (out)
Head‑to‑Head (H2H)
Date
Match
Score
Outcome
- 29/10/16
ChampionshipCardiffvsWiganCurrent fixture teams0 - 1WiganAway win - 15/02/20
ChampionshipCardiffvsWiganCurrent fixture teams2 - 2DrawDraw - 19/08/14
ChampionshipCardiffvsWiganCurrent fixture teams1 - 0CardiffHome win - 15/02/14
FA CupCardiffvsWiganCurrent fixture teams1 - 2WiganAway win - 14/01/23
ChampionshipCardiffvsWiganCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw - 04/01/26
League OneCardiffvsWiganCurrent fixture teams1 - 0CardiffHome win - 22/04/17
ChampionshipWiganvsCardiffCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw - 03/08/19
ChampionshipWiganvsCardiffCurrent fixture teams3 - 2WiganHome win - 24/02/15
ChampionshipWiganvsCardiffCurrent fixture teams0 - 1CardiffAway win - 08/10/22
ChampionshipWiganvsCardiffCurrent fixture teams1 - 3CardiffAway win - 27/09/25
League OneWiganvsCardiffCurrent fixture teams0 - 2CardiffAway win
Cardiff • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 28/02/26
League OneDoncastervsCardiff4 - 0WinAway - 21/02/26
League OnePlymouthvsCardiff2 - 5LossAway - 17/02/26
League OneCardiffvsAFC Wimbledon4 - 1WinHome - 14/02/26
League OneCardiffvsLuton3 - 1WinHome - 07/02/26
League OneRotherhamvsCardiff3 - 0WinAway - 31/01/26
League OneBurton AlbionvsCardiff2 - 2DrawAway
Wigan • Last 6 Matches
No recent matches available.
Lineups & Coaches

Cardiff
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Brian Barry-Murphy• Head CoachStarting XI
- 131:1N. TrottGoalkeeper
- 382:4P. NgDefender
- 482:3D. LawlorDefender
- 122:2C. ChambersDefender
- 32:1J. BaganDefender
- 63:2R. WintleMidfielder
- 183:1A. RobertsonMidfielder
- 454:3C. AshfordMidfielder
- 84:2O. KellymanMidfielder
- 164:1C. WillockMidfielder
- 225:1Y. SalechForward
Substitutes
- 2W. FishDefender
- 44R. KpakioDefender
- 27J. ColwillMidfielder
- 14D. TurnbullMidfielder
- 11O. TannerForward
- 39I. DaviesForward
- 47C. RobinsonForward

Wigan
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Ryan Thomas Lowe• Head CoachStarting XI
- 11:1S. TickleGoalkeeper
- 232:3J. CarragherDefender
- 42:2W. AimsonDefender
- 32:1M. FoxDefender
- 63:4J. WeirMidfielder
- 273:3T. Brenan
- 353:2T. FrancoisMidfielder
- 213:1R. Borges RodriguesMidfielder
- 74:2F. MurrayForward
- 84:1C. WrightForward
- 115:1D. CostelloeForward
Substitutes
- 30T. SavinGoalkeeper
- 5S. SessegnonDefender
- 44J. HungboForward
- 20C. McManamanMidfielder
- 43H. BettoniForward
- 37M. AsamoahForward
- 9C. SaydeeForward
Injuries & Suspensions
CardiffNo major absentees reported.
WiganNo major absentees reported.
Quick Match Facts
- When is Cardiff vs Wigan?
The match is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 15:00 at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Current status: Match Finished. - What are the expected formations?
Cardiff are set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, while Wigan are expected to use 3-4-2-1. - Who is the match referee?
Will Finnie, England will take charge of this game. - What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 25 of the competition. - Who is currently better placed in the league?
Cardiff are currently higher in the table at position 1.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | ![]() | 34 | 32 | 72 |
| 2 | Lincoln | ![]() | 34 | 32 | 71 |
| 3 | Bolton | ![]() | 35 | 16 | 61 |
| 4 | Bradford | ![]() | 34 | 5 | 58 |
| 5 | Stockport County | ![]() | 34 | 4 | 56 |
| 6 | Wycombe | ![]() | 35 | 14 | 53 |
| 7 | Huddersfield | ![]() | 35 | 9 | 52 |
| 8 | Reading | ![]() | 34 | 6 | 51 |
| 9 | Stevenage | ![]() | 33 | 2 | 51 |
| 10 | Luton | ![]() | 34 | 2 | 47 |
| 11 | Peterborough | ![]() | 35 | 1 | 46 |
| 12 | Plymouth | ![]() | 34 | -1 | 46 |
| 13 | Barnsley | ![]() | 32 | -1 | 44 |
| 14 | AFC Wimbledon | ![]() | 33 | -7 | 43 |
| 15 | Exeter City | ![]() | 34 | -1 | 42 |
| 16 | Mansfield Town | ![]() | 33 | 2 | 41 |
| 17 | Burton Albion | ![]() | 35 | -11 | 40 |
| 18 | Doncaster | ![]() | 33 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 | Wigan | ![]() | 33 | -11 | 37 |
| 20 | Blackpool | ![]() | 34 | -14 | 37 |
| 21 | Leyton Orient | ![]() | 33 | -12 | 36 |
| 22 | Rotherham | ![]() | 34 | -14 | 35 |
| 23 | Northampton | ![]() | 35 | -16 | 35 |
| 24 | Port Vale | ![]() | 32 | -18 | 27 |





















