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08/09/2026, Wigan Athletic Stadium, Wigan, England
EFL Trophy, G1

Wigan Vs Accrington

Wigan play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M McAden (GK) , O Owen (CB) , L Ebiede (CB) , K McCrae (CB) , J MacCracken (RB) , J Daniel (LB) , M Boyle (CDM) , E Szeliga (CAM) , P Mulligan (RM) , C Reece (LM) , J Hearn (ST) And the subs are: C MacGinnis (CB) , J Flynn (CB) , E Dalton (CM) , Z Belounis (CM) , R McQuay (ST)

Accrington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Mahoney (GK) , M Mullins (CB) , A Black (CB) , S Callacghan (CB) , E Marvin (RB) , J Cooper (LB) , L Clardy (CDM) , D Zappacosta (CAM) , M Lawgoch (RM) , A Nasmyth (LM) , A MacQuarrie (ST) And the subs are: K MacKay (CB) , T Myles (CB) , O Kane (CM) , B Hannigan (CM) , M Sanna (ST)

Welcome to Wigan Athletic Stadium in Wigan, England where Wigan will face Accrington Stanley.  This is a group stage match of the EFL Trophy.  The attendance is 11458.

1' - Wigan kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Paul Mulligan slides the ball to Ellis Szeliga.  Ellis Szeliga plays a short pass to Justin Daniel.  Justin Daniel plays a long pass to Charlie Reece.  Charlie Reece curves the ball into the box, finding Paul Mulligan.  Paul Mulligan attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Corey Mahoney stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Scott Callacghan is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

8' - Michael Boyle plays a long pass to Ellis Szeliga.  Ellis Szeliga attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Corey Mahoney deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Wigan.  Justin Daniel places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

9' - With a turn of pace, Jason Hearn beats Dylan Zappacosta.  

10' - Jason Hearn crosses the ball into the box, finding Ellis Szeliga.  Ellis Szeliga strikes the ball...but the shot is saved by Corey Mahoney!  

11' - Corey Mahoney sees a run from Mal Lawgoch.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

13' - Ellis Szeliga plays a short pass to Justin Daniel.  Justin Daniel attempts to speed past Alexander MacQuarrie, but is brought down.    The referee shows Alexander MacQuarrie the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Wigan.  

14' - Justin Daniel sees Jason Hearn making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Jason Hearn has strayed offside!  

16' - Mark Mullins finds Dylan Zappacosta with a long ball.  Dylan Zappacosta prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, finding Mal Lawgoch.  Martin McAden impedes Mal Lawgoch...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Andrew Nasmyth stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to power the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a nice goal from Andrew Nasmyth for Accrington!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!

17' - Wigan kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Paul Mulligan speeds past Dylan Zappacosta.  

24' - Paul Mulligan sees Ellis Szeliga making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Ellis Szeliga has strayed offside!  

34' - Kian McCrae passes a long ball to Leeroy Ebiede.  Leeroy Ebiede plays a short pass to Jason Hearn.  Lloyd Clardy dispossesses Jason Hearn and the ball goes loose.  Jason Hearn attempts to outskill Andy Black and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

35' - Jason Hearn plays the ball to Charlie Reece.  Charlie Reece looks to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Charlie Reece for Wigan!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

36' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Dylan Zappacosta takes a shot from distance towards goal...but Martin McAden manages to stop the shot!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andy Black will come off.  Kieran MacKay is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alexander MacQuarrie is going to be taken off.  Morgan Sanna is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Paul Mulligan sees a run from Ellis Szeliga.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Ellis Szeliga is able to take the ball.  Ellis Szeliga attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

57' - Corey Mahoney sees a run from Lloyd Clardy.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Lloyd Clardy takes the ball.  Lloyd Clardy tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Accrington.  Dylan Zappacosta gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Boyle will come off.  Chris MacGinnis is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Scott Callacghan will come off.  Tim Myles is going to be brought on.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paul Mulligan is going to be taken off.  Zain Belounis is going to be brought on.  

63' - Chris MacGinnis passes the ball to Ollie Owen.  Ollie Owen chips a long ball to Kian McCrae.  Kian McCrae crosses the ball, and manages to find Charlie Reece.  Charlie Reece looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

66' - Corey Mahoney finds Tim Myles with a long pass.  Tim Myles plays the ball to Morgan Sanna.  Morgan Sanna curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player James MacCracken.  

69' - Andrew Nasmyth tackles James MacCracken and takes possession.  Andrew Nasmyth tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Lloyd Clardy is first to the loose ball...Lloyd Clardy attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Lloyd Clardy for Accrington!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

69' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like James MacCracken is going to be taken off.  Joseph Flynn is going to be brought on.  

70' - Wigan kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - Justin Daniel passes to Ellis Szeliga.  Ellis Szeliga slides the ball to Leeroy Ebiede.  Lloyd Clardy tackles Leeroy Ebiede and the ball goes loose.  Accrington try to launch a quick counter attack.  Dylan Zappacosta passes to Mal Lawgoch.  Kian McCrae tackles Mal Lawgoch and the ball goes loose.  Mal Lawgoch tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Accrington.  Dylan Zappacosta places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

79' - Joseph Flynn plays a long ball to Chris MacGinnis.  Chris MacGinnis passes a long ball to Zain Belounis.  Zain Belounis whips in a cross, finding Charlie Reece.  Charlie Reece hits a shot towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

83' - Morgan Sanna attempts to beat Kian McCrae using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

84' - Morgan Sanna crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

90' - Ellis Szeliga sees Jason Hearn making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Jason Hearn is able to take the ball.  Jason Hearn hits the ball...but Corey Mahoney stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Chris MacGinnis pounces on the loose ball...Chris MacGinnis strikes the ball...but the shot hits the upright!  Charlie Reece gets to the ball first...Charlie Reece looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Corey Mahoney!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Wigan 1 - 2 Accrington Stanley.