Wigan Athletic 1-0 Reading: match overview
WIGAN GET THE JOB DONE! 🔵⚪ Wigan Athletic 1-0 Reading brought a welcome three points and a clean sheet at the Brick Community Stadium.
Wigan Athletic secured a crucial three points at the Brick Community Stadium, edging past Reading 1-0 to claim just their second league victory of the season.
With pressure mounting after a difficult start to the campaign, the Latics delivered a much-needed result, giving the home supporters something to cheer about and providing a potential platform to build on.
Scott Hogan seals victory for Wigan
The first half ended goalless, with both sides struggling to find the breakthrough in a competitive encounter. However, Wigan eventually made their pressure count in the 71st minute, when Scott Hogan found the net to put the Latics in front.
The hosts showed greater composure in the decisive moments, finishing with 55% possession and 13 attempts, although Reading registered 17 shots and six on target, keeping the contest finely balanced.
Reading threatened to snatch a late equaliser, with Paddy Lane missing a golden opportunity in the 84th minute, but Wigan held firm to secure a vital clean sheet and three points. For Gary Caldwell, it was a welcome result after a challenging opening to the campaign, even if there remains plenty of work to do to turn this victory into sustained momentum.
Wigan Athletic Player Ratings
Joe Whitworth – 8.4/10*
Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen – 7.2
James Carragher – 7.8
Finley Burns – 7.6
Archie Harris – 7.4
Charlie Gray – 7.3
Jensen Weir – 7.4
Connor Barrett – 6.0
Reggie Walsh – 6.9
Mason Burrowes – 7.4
Scott Hogan – 7.5
Subs:
Christian Saydee – 6.4
Jon Mellish – 6.2
Sonny Perkins – 6.8
Fraser Murray – N/A
Wigan Athletic 1-0 Reading: match stats
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For the build-up to this League One fixture, revisit our Wigan Athletic vs Reading match preview. You can also read Wigan Athletic’s official match report for the club’s account of the victory.