Preston vs Wigan match stats & report
0–1 Full time
Preston lost to Wigan 0–1 in the FA Cup (Round of 64) on 9 January 2026. Expected goals finished 1.27–1.85. Preston had 70% of the ball.
Preston vs Wigan match statistics
- 70% Ball possession 30%
- 1.27 Expected goals (xG) 1.85
- 12 Total shots 10
- 2 Shots on target 3
- 7 Shots off target 6
- 3 Blocked shots 1
- 9 Shots inside the box 8
- 3 Corners 2
- 9 Fouls 10
- 3 Offsides 2
- 1 Yellow cards 1
- 558 Passes 235
- 83% Pass accuracy 62%
- 2 Goalkeeper saves 2
Goals and cards
- 71' Yellow card D. Costelloe Wigan
- 75' Goal Harrison Bettoni (assist C. Wright) Wigan
- 90+3' Yellow card J. Thompson Preston
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Preston
Bench J. Walton , O. Offiah , A. Hughes , B. Potts , B. Whiteman , A. Devine , W. Keane , M. Smith , M. Osmajić
Wigan
Bench T. Savin , S. Sessegnon , C. Llyton , T. Francois , T. Brenan , C. McManaman , C. Saydee , M. Asamoah , A. Moseley
Form guide
Preston at home
2–1–7 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.0 per game
- Conceded
- 1.7 per game
- Clean sheets
- 0 / 10
- Corners
- 6.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 2.6 per game
20% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Wigan away
2–3–5 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 0.8 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 10
- Corners
- 6.0 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.1 per game
12% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.