Match Report
Sheffield United U21 defeated Wigan Athletic U21 3-2 in the Professional Development League, Regular Season. Before the match, Sheffield United U21 were 2nd in the Professional Development League table with Wigan Athletic U21 in 10th. Head-to-head (2023–2026): 7 matches, 5 wins for Sheffield United U21, 1 for Wigan Athletic U21, 1 drawn. Sheffield United U21 had scored 58 goals this season (2.1 per game), Wigan Athletic U21 had 67 (2.4 per game). Sheffield United U21's goals came from Marshall Francis (69'), Sam Aston (82'), A. Christie-Crainie (84'); Wigan Athletic U21 scored through Cole Simms (38'), R. Greenhalgh (21'). Match stats: possession 50%-50%, shots 11-8, on target 7-4, corners 7-1. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
This fixture in the Professional Development League pits Sheffield United U21 against Wigan Athletic U21 at Dwight Yorke Stadium.
Sheffield United U21 come in 2nd with 52 points, while Wigan Athletic U21 sit 10th with 38 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2023, the two sides have met 7 times, with 5 wins for Sheffield United U21, 1 for Wigan Athletic U21 and 1 draw.
The match finished 3-2, with Sheffield United U21 taking the points.
Goal scorers
Sheffield United U21: Marshall Francis (69'), Sam Aston (82'), A. Christie-Crainie (84') · Wigan Athletic U21: Cole Simms (38'), R. Greenhalgh (21')
Key stats
Possession: Sheffield United U21 50% · Wigan Athletic U21 50% · Total shots: 11-8 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 7-1