Match Report
2 points for Wigan Athletic U21 (13th), 4 for Cardiff City U21 (8th): a 2-point gap. Per game in the league, Wigan Athletic U21 were scoring 1.75 and conceding 3.25, Cardiff City U21 2 and 1.33, against a competition average of 1.89 goals per team per game.
The match was played at The DW Stadium (capacity 25,138). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Cardiff City U21 led 3-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-5.
Goal scorers
Wigan Athletic U21: Cole Simms (38'), Elijah Igiehon (73') · Cardiff City U21: Troy Perrett (17'), Herbie James (67'), Jake Davies (77'), 2 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Wigan Athletic U21 54% · Cardiff City U21 46% · Total shots: 8-17 · On target: 2-7 · Corners: 5-4