The 2025/26 League One season has kicked off at the Brick Community Stadium, with Wigan Athletic hosting Northampton Town. This match was a significant one for both clubs, with Wigan aiming for a promotion push after a positive pre-season and Northampton hoping to start their campaign on a positive note. The game was highly competitive, with both teams eager to start their season with a positive result.
In a thrilling encounter, it was Wigan Athletic who secured an important home victory. Despite a strong effort from the visitors, Wigan’s attacking prowess proved to be the difference-maker. This result is a major statement from Wigan, who will be hoping to push for promotion once again this season, while Northampton will need to regroup and focus on their next fixture.
What Time Does Wigan Athletic vs. Northampton Town Kick-Off?
- Location: Wigan, England
- Stadium: The Brick Community Stadium
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM BST
- Indian Time (IST): 7:30 PM IST (Saturday, August 2, 2025)
- Referee: Alex Chilowicz
Wigan Athletic vs. Northampton Town Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
The last five competitive meetings between Wigan Athletic and Northampton Town have been a mix of results.
- Wigan Athletic: 2 wins
- Northampton Town: 1 win
- Draws: 2
- Last Meeting: May 3, 2025: Northampton Town 1–1 Wigan Athletic (League One)
Current Form (All Competitions)
As this is the first competitive match of the 2025-2026 season for both teams, here is a look at their pre-season results:
Wigan Athletic
- July 26, 2025: Tranmere Rovers 0–1 Wigan Athletic (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Accrington Stanley 2–4 Wigan Athletic (Club Friendly)
- July 12, 2025: Curzon Ashton 1–1 Wigan Athletic (Club Friendly)
- July 5, 2025: Chorley 1–2 Wigan Athletic (Club Friendly)
- May 3, 2025: Northampton Town 1–1 Wigan Athletic (League One)
Northampton Town
- July 26, 2025: Northampton Town 3–0 Birmingham City (Club Friendly)
- July 22, 2025: Northampton Town 0–0 West Ham U21 (Club Friendly)
- July 15, 2025: Millwall 3–0 Northampton Town (Club Friendly)
- July 12, 2025: Norwich City 3–1 Northampton Town (Club Friendly)
- July 8, 2025: Cambridge United 3–0 Northampton Town (Club Friendly)
How to Watch Wigan Athletic vs. Northampton Town on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports +, Sky Sports App, Red Button |
| United States | N/A |
| Canada | N/A |
| Germany | N/A |
| India | N/A |
In the United Kingdom, fans can watch this match on Sky Sports + via their Sky Sports App or the Red Button.
FINAL Match Report
Final Score: Wigan Athletic 2 – 1 Northampton Town
- Goal: Paul Mullin (Wigan Athletic) scored in the 28th minute.
- Goal: Will Hoskins (Northampton Town) scored in the 56th minute.
- Goal: Dara Costelloe (Wigan Athletic) scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
- Key Moments: Wigan took the lead in the first half through a well-taken goal from their new signing, Paul Mullin. Northampton fought back in the second half, with Will Hoskins scoring a crucial equalizer. However, Wigan’s Dara Costelloe scored late in the game to secure all three points for the hosts.
- Man of the Match: Paul Mullin for his goal and a strong attacking performance on his debut.
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