Match Summary
The match was played in League Cup 2026. Goals were scored by D. Costelloe 40′, C. McGeehan 81′, M. Power 120′ (pen.), C. McGeehan 120′ (pen.), J. Carragher 120′ (pen.), P. Kelly 120′ (pen.), A. Higgins 120′ (pen.), S. Gale 120′ (pen.), J. Weir 120′ (pen.), L. Connell 120′ (pen.), F. Murray 120′ (pen.), R. Cleary 120′ (pen.), J. Mellish 120′. Barnsley made 2 substitutions, Wigan made 4.
Match Events
assist: J. Carragher
Substitution 1 · assist: T. Brenan
Substitution 2 · assist: K. Miller
Substitution 3 · assist: A. Higgins
assist: R. Cleary
Substitution 2 · assist: N. Town
Substitution 4 · assist: A. Harris
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Barnsley and Wigan have met 14 times — Barnsley won 2, Wigan won 5, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Wigan leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 29 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.07 per match (12 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (21%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Barnsley are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2017.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 8 Aug 2026