Match Previews

The Championship Round 21

Wigan Athletic vs. West Bromwich Albion

Wed 11 December 2019 19:45

Referee

A Davies

Weather at KO

Partly Cloudy 4^oC | Precip: 19% (0.25 mm) | Wind 3.2 m/s

Travel Info

2 hours coach

Distance

146 KM (Distance Matrix)

Wigan Athletic

Last updated: Thu 12 December 2019 07:20

In Brief

Wigan fall to another disappointing defeat. Chey Dunkley suspended. David Marshall and Charlie Mulgrew doubtful.

Looking Back

Wigan appear to fast be running out of ideas now. They are in the relegation zone with no wins in eight and only one point in five games.

They somehow lost at Luton on Saturday despite being 1-0 up thanks to Kieffer Moore's first goal in open play for the club. They conceded two late goals.

Looking Ahead

Chey Dunkley will be suspended after his sending off on Saturday. Cedric Kipre likely to come in.

Tom Pearce and Danny Fox remain out while Joe Williams is doubtful.

Paul Cook's selection uncertain for this one as he is trying everything at the moment to turn things around. He has been hit by further problems regarding keeper David Marshall and defender Charlie Mulgrew who are both doubtful. There could be problems defensively.

Points of Interest

Have four wins, one draw and four losses at home this season.

West Bromwich Albion

Last updated: Thu 12 December 2019 07:20

In Brief

West Brom in another superb win. Kieran Gibbs injured. Kyle Bartley should be fit.

Looking Back

In outstanding form as they made it six straight wins with a heavy 5-1 win over Swansea on Sunday.

Goals are being shared out but it is Matheus Pereira who is impressing at the moment. He scored one and made three against the Swans.

Have now scored 41 goals in the league this term, more than any other side.

Looking Ahead

Have played the same side for a few games but will be forced into a change with Kieran Gibbs injured on Sunday. Conor Townsend or Darnell Furlong likely to come in.

Kyle Bartley also went off with a facial injury but he could play with a mask in this one.

Points of Interest

Excellent away record with seven wins, two draws and just one defeat. Won home games against Wigan in league and FA Cup last season but lost the away game 1-0.

Suspended

Unavailable

Doubtful (chance of availability)

25 %

50 %

Rested

Suspended

Unavailable

Doubtful (chance of availability)

75 %

Rested

Probable Starting 11

4-5-1

Player	Rat.	Pos.	No.
David Marshall			1
Dujon Sterling			15
Cedric Kipre			21
Charlie Mulgrew			16
Antonee Robinson			3
Sam Morsy			5
Lewis MacLeod			4
Anthony Pilkington			7
Josh Windass			10
Michael Jacobs			17
Joe Garner			14

4-5-1

Player	Rat.	Pos.	No.
Sam Johnstone			1
Nathan Ferguson			36
Semi Ajayi			6
Kyle Bartley			5
Conor Townsend			14
Jake Livermore			8
Matheus Pereira			12
Romaine Sawyers			19
Matt Phillips			10
Grady Diangana			29
Hal Robson-Kanu			4

Probable Bench

Player	Rat.	Pos.	No.
Jamie Jones			23
Gary Roberts			18
Nathan Byrne			2
Lee Evans			8
Kal Naismith			33
Gavin Massey			11
Jamal Lowe			9
Kieffer Moore			19
Joe Gelhardt			38

Player	Rat.	Pos.	No.
Jonathan Bond			23
Dara O'Shea			27
Ahmed Hegazi			26
Darnell Furlong			2
Rekeem Harper			16
Kyle Edwards			21
Gareth Barry			18
Chris Brunt			11
Filip Krovinovic			7
Charlie Austin			15
Chris Willock			22
Kenneth Zohore			9

Probable Starting 11

4-5-1 Previous Line Ups

Player	Rat.	Pos.	No.
David Marshall			1
Dujon Sterling			15
Cedric Kipre			21
Charlie Mulgrew			16
Antonee Robinson			3
Sam Morsy			5
Lewis MacLeod			4
Anthony Pilkington			7
Josh Windass			10
Michael Jacobs			17
Joe Garner			14

Probable Bench

Player	Rat.	Pos.	No.
Jamie Jones			23
Gary Roberts			18
Nathan Byrne			2
Lee Evans			8
Kal Naismith			33
Gavin Massey			11
Jamal Lowe			9
Kieffer Moore			19
Joe Gelhardt			38

West Bromwich Albion

Last updated: Thu 12 December 2019 07:20

In Brief

West Brom in another superb win. Kieran Gibbs injured. Kyle Bartley should be fit.

Looking Back

In outstanding form as they made it six straight wins with a heavy 5-1 win over Swansea on Sunday.

Goals are being shared out but it is Matheus Pereira who is impressing at the moment. He scored one and made three against the Swans.

Have now scored 41 goals in the league this term, more than any other side.

Looking Ahead

Have played the same side for a few games but will be forced into a change with Kieran Gibbs injured on Sunday. Conor Townsend or Darnell Furlong likely to come in.

Kyle Bartley also went off with a facial injury but he could play with a mask in this one.

Points of Interest

Excellent away record with seven wins, two draws and just one defeat. Won home games against Wigan in league and FA Cup last season but lost the away game 1-0.

Suspended

Unavailable

Doubtful (chance of availability)

75 %

Rested

Probable Starting 11

4-5-1

Player	Rat.	Pos.	No.
Sam Johnstone			1
Nathan Ferguson			36
Semi Ajayi			6
Kyle Bartley			5
Conor Townsend			14
Jake Livermore			8
Matheus Pereira			12
Romaine Sawyers			19
Matt Phillips			10
Grady Diangana			29
Hal Robson-Kanu			4

Probable Bench

Player	Rat.	Pos.	No.
Jonathan Bond			23
Dara O'Shea			27
Ahmed Hegazi			26
Darnell Furlong			2
Rekeem Harper			16
Kyle Edwards			21
Gareth Barry			18
Chris Brunt			11
Filip Krovinovic			7
Charlie Austin			15
Chris Willock			22
Kenneth Zohore			9

Key

Key players

Regular players

Support players

75% - Chance of availability

Artificial Pitch

Universal Player Grid

Squad Confirmed

Played in Cup fixture

New Information

Team Strength*

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Just Adequate

Poor

*Based on Available Players

Game	Score
Round 6
Cardiff City - Fulham	1 - 1
Round 10
Stoke City - Huddersfield Town	0 - 1
Round 12
Leeds United - Birmingham City	1 - 0
Round 17
Fulham - QPR	2 - 1
Middlesbrough - Hull City	2 - 2
Round 19
Swansea City - Fulham	1 - 2
Round 21
Preston North End - Fulham	2 - 1
Wigan Athletic - West Bromwich Albion	1 - 1