Match Report
In the standings it was Peterborough United 18th on 53 points, Wigan Athletic 16th on 56 — separated by 3. Wigan Athletic's recent output outran their position: 9th on form over five rounds, 16th in the table. Against a league average of 1.32 goals per team per game, Peterborough United ran at 1.39 scored and 1.48 conceded, Wigan Athletic at 1.07 and 1.26.
The sides have met 11 times in the GioScore results database: 4 wins for Peterborough United, 2 draws and 5 for Wigan Athletic, at 2.73 goals per meeting.
Weston Homes Stadium in Peterborough staged the fixture, a ground that holds 15,142. Peterborough United led 3-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 6-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Peterborough United: Kyrell Lisbie (7'), Kyrell Lisbie (9'), Jimmy Morgan (41'), Harry Leonard (68'), Pemi Aderoju (84'), Kyrell Lisbie (90') · Wigan Athletic: Joe Taylor (27')
Key stats
Possession: Peterborough United 51% · Wigan Athletic 49% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 3-10