Wigan Athletic vs Cambridge United: Match Preview, Team News & Prediction
Wigan Athletic are set to host Cambridge United in a League One clash on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at The Brick Community Stadium. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM GMT.
Predicted Lineup for Wigan
Current Standings and Recent Form
Wigan Athletic currently sit 15th in the League One table with 40 points from 34 matches, having recorded 10 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses. Their recent form shows a mix of results, including a 1-2 home defeat to Reading and a 2-1 victory over Huddersfield Town.
Cambridge United find themselves in a challenging position, occupying 22nd place with 29 points from 34 games. Their season has been marked by 7 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses. In their recent fixtures, they secured a 2-0 victory over Crawley Town but suffered a 0-2 defeat to Stockport County.
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have met twenty times in their history, with Wigan Athletic narrowly edging the head-to-head record with 7 wins to Cambridge’s 5. Their most recent victory at the Abbey Stadium came in October’s FA Cup clash, where they secured a 2-1 win. However, in league meetings, Cambridge have had the upper hand, winning 3-1 in April 2024 and 2-0 earlier this season.
While home advantage might seem like a factor, Wigan’s record at The Brick Community Stadium suggests otherwise. The Latics have won just five home games all season, with four of those coming against teams below them in the table. Their last home encounter with Cambridge ended in a 2-1 win back in September 2023, but given their struggles on home turf, this fixture remains far from straightforward.
Players to Watch
Wigan Athletic
Sam Tickle: Arguably Wigan’s most important player, and you just know that if the defence aren’t up to the job, Super Sam will save us.
James Carragher: A versatile, solid, no nonsense defender. Like father like son.
Oliver Norburn: On loan from Blackpool, Norburn has quickly proven his talent and midfield capabilities. Proving to be the perfect solution for the recent injury crisis we sustained.
Jonny Smith: Some would say he needs to start scoring tap in’s. However, this man loves a goal from outside the box, and his left foot needs examining, Cambridge will need to be on high alert.
Dale Taylor: The Nottingham Forest loanee arrived in August, and it didn’t take him long to gain form. He has proven to be the clinical goalscorer we desired, bagging 8 goals & 7 assists. Fair to say, we should be making a phone to his parent club in the summer.
Cambridge United
Marko Marosi: Only signed in January, however, an experienced goalkeeper from his time with Shrewsbury, a player in which supporters would tell you how good he was in a heartbeat.
Michael Morrison: A real veteran of the game, most notably remembered for his time with both, Charlton & Reading. However, at the age of 37 he still continues to be a strong presence at the back
Liam Bennett: An exciting young player with bags of potential the young full back will not make life easy for Owen Dale.
Match Prediction
Curtis’ Prediction: Wigan Athletic 1-1 Cambridge United
💭 I’m predicting a draw because, in every previous meeting between the two sides, Cambridge have always managed to score at least once. Given our recent form, it feels optimistic to expect multiple goals from us, especially with our caretaker manager likely still experimenting after Tuesday’s 0-0 draw against Mansfield Town.
Charlie’s Prediction: Wigan Athletic 1-0 Cambridge United
💭 Despite Cambridge’s clear advantage in previous meeting’s, I have belief in Glenn Whelan and despite a very uninspiring performance against Mansfield on Tuesday night, I believe we can get the +3 tomorrow afternoon.