Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool: 3–2
Wigan Athletic beat Blackpool 3–2 in the English EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at DW Stadium, Wigan, England.
- Competition: English EFL Trophy (2026-27 EFL Trophy, Group Stage)
- Kick-off: Tue, 22 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: DW Stadium, Wigan, England
- Teams: Wigan Athletic (home), Blackpool (away)
Goals
- 3' — Connor Barrett (Wigan Athletic)
- 57' — Scott Hogan (Wigan Athletic)
- 72' — Tom Bloxham (penalty) (Blackpool)
- 78' — Fraser Murray (Wigan Athletic)
- 90' — Jerry Yates (Blackpool)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Wigan Athletic | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Fouls | 9 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
Starting line-ups
Wigan Athletic (3-4-2-1): Joe Walsh (G), James Carragher (CD), Finley Burns (CD-L), Jeremiah Mullen (CD-R), Jensen Weir (CM-L), Max Power (CM-R), Archie Harris (LM), Connor Barrett (RM), Scott Hogan (F), Bradley Burrowes (CF-L), Dara Costelloe (CF-R).
Blackpool (4-1-3-2): Luke Southwood (G), Joshua Earl (CD-L), Andy Lyons (CD-R), Jordan Brown (SW), Zachary Ashworth (LB), Ilmari Niskanen (RB), Leighton Clarkson (CM), Finley Munroe (LM), Theo Upton (RM), Jerry Yates (CF-L), Tom Bloxham (CF-R).