Wigan vs Wycombe Live Stream: Carabao Cup Match Preview

The Carabao Cup continues with a compelling third-round clash as Wigan Athletic hosts fellow League One side Wycombe Wanderers at the Brick Community Stadium. This match pits two teams with contrasting recent form, setting the stage for a tight and unpredictable encounter.

Match Details:

Competition	Date	Kick-off (GMT)	Venue
Carabao Cup	Tuesday, September 23, 2025	7:45 PM	The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, England

Team Form and Analysis:

Wigan Athletic has had a mixed start to their League One campaign, currently sitting in the bottom half of the table. The hosts are coming off a heavy 4-1 away defeat to rivals Bolton Wanderers, a result that highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. Despite this, their Carabao Cup journey has been impressive, with victories over Stockport County and Notts County. They will be looking to their strong home record to secure a much-needed victory and continue their cup run. Wigan is dealing with a number of key injuries, but they have enough depth to cope.

Wycombe Wanderers, meanwhile, has had a strong start to their League One season. The visitors are coming off a morale-boosting 2-0 home victory over Northampton Town, which was their first win under new manager Michael Duff. Their journey in the Carabao Cup has been impressive, with a dominant 6-5 victory over Bromley in the previous round. They will be looking to continue their impressive run and secure a much-needed victory against their rivals.

Head-to-Head:

The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is closely contested. In 14 competitive matches, Wigan has a slight edge with 7 wins to Wycombe’s 3, with 4 draws. However, the last three meetings between the two sides have all ended in a draw, with the last two being a goalless draw. This suggests that the match will be a very tight and cagey affair.

Player to Watch:

Wigan: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, Paul Mullin and Christian Saydee. Mullin has been a constant threat in attack, while Saydee is expected to lead the line and will be looked upon to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities.
Wycombe: The focus for Wycombe will be on their key attacking players, who will be looked upon to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in the Wigan side.

Prediction:

Given both teams’ recent form and their historical rivalry, this match promises to be a tight and tactical affair. While Wigan has the home advantage and a superior historical record, Wycombe’s excellent recent form and their desire to cause an upset suggest that this will be a much tighter contest than in previous seasons. A narrow victory for either side or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome, as both teams look to continue their cup run.

Live Stream and TV Broadcast:

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