On Thu Dec 29th, Wigan Athletic will host Sunderland at The Dw Stadium in a meeting of these two Championship teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Wigan Athletic sits at 23rd place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-2 loss against Sheffield United. John Egan struck first for Sheffield United in the 8th minute on a feed from Oliver Norwood, then Billy Sharp added another in the 56th minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10, while in their last match, Sunderland recorded a 1-1 draw against Hull City. Ross Stewart struck first for Sunderland in the 74th minute, then in the 82nd minute, Ryan Woods sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Ozan Tufan earning Hull City a comeback draw. Sunderland is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
Sunderland and Wigan Athletic last played eachother at the Stadium Of Light on Saturday Oct 15th. Sunderland won by a score of 2 to 1. Charlie Wyke scored the first goal for Wigan Athletic in the 44th minute, then Elliot Embleton got the equalizer for Sunderland in the 54th minute on a feed from Dennis Cirkin But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 72nd minute on a goal by Dennis Cirkin.
Sunderland’s most prolific scorer has been Amad Traoré. He has netted three goals over the last 5 matches. Will Keane has been the most prolific scorer on Wigan Athletic in the last 5 matches with two goals.