Match Analysis: Sunderland vs Wigan
Sunderland vs Wigan ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Sunderland beat Wigan 2-1.
Goals: C. Wyke (Wigan, 44'), E. Embleton (Sunderland, 54'), D. Cirkin (Sunderland, 72').
Sunderland had 60% possession to Wigan's 40%, with 8.00 shots to 8.00.
D. Cirkin (Sunderland) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Sunderland
Starting lineups and substitutes

Sunderland
Formation 3-4-3 · Coach: T. Mowbray
Starting XI
- 1A. PattersonG
- 3D. CirkinD
- 6D. BatthD
- 8E. EmbletonM
- 10P. RobertsF
- 11L. GoochM
- 13L. O'NienD
- 20J. ClarkeF
- 21A. PritchardF
- 24D. NeilM
- 42A. AleseM

Wigan
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: L. Richardson
Starting XI
- 4T. NaylorM
- 5J. WhatmoughD
- 8M. PowerM
- 9C. WykeF
- 10W. KeaneF
- 11J. McCleanM
- 12B. AmosG
- 15J. KerrD
- 16C. TiltD
- 20N. BroadheadF
- 27T. DarikwaM
Substitutes (7)
- 1James JonesG
- 6J. CousinsM
- 18G. ShinnieM
- 21J. BennettD
- 23A. FletcherF
- 28J. MagennisF
- 30T. AasgaardM
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

D. Cirkin
Rating 8.3 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 1 shots on target

A. Pritchard
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

E. Embleton
Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

C. Wyke
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

J. Whatmough
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

D. Neil
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Sunderland vs Wigan match analysis
Review Sunderland 2-1 Wigan with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.