🕝End of the Match
Wigan 0-0 Norwich
🟨95'
Yellow cards for Darikwa (Wigan) and Aarons (Norwich).
🟨93'
Yellow card for Caulker.
🕛90'
Time expired at DW Stadium, 4 minutes of added time are played.
🔁85'
Change en Norwich: Giannoulis out, McCallum in.
🔁77'
Norwich substitution: Tzolis in, Hernandez out.
Wigan substitution: Wyke in, Fletcher out.
🟨72'
Yellow card for McLean.
🔁66'
Wigan substitution: Keane out, Aasgaard in.
🔁62'
Norwich substitution: Gibbs in, Dowell out.
🕛54'
Norwich were more attacking in the second half, but they were unable to reach their opponents' goal with clarity.
🔁46'
Norwich substitutions: Omoba and Sargent come off, Gibson and Nunez come on.
🕝THE SECOND HALF STARTS
The second half is underway at DW Stadium.
🕓Half Time
Wigan 0-0 Norwich
🚩50'
Corner kick for Wigan.
🚩48'
Corner kick for Wigan.
🕓45'
Six minutes of first-half stoppage time.
🕔42'
Most of the possession is Norwich's, but they generate very little in attack.
🔁34'
Wigan substitution: Whatmough out, Caulker in.
🚑31'
The match is stopped due to Whatmough's injury.
❌26'
Shot deflected by Norwich.
🚩22'
Corner kick for Norwich.
🕝21'
Few risky actions in 21 minutes of play.
❌14'
McClean's deflected shot.
🕚12'
Norwich have possession, but Wigan have generated more in attack.
🕣5'
First minutes in favor of Wigan.
🕣THE GAME KICKS OFF
The match is underway at DW Stadium.
Norwich very close to playoff places
Despite Millwall's win today against Sheffield Wednesday, Norwich's victory at Wigan would move them closer to the playoff places, so all three points are necessary for the Canaries.
Starting Lineup- Norwich
𝚄𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚍 🤝
Here is your starting roster for today's clash with @LaticsOfficial ⬇️#NCFC pic.twitter.com/T512iTlZWC — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) February 18, 2023
Starting Lineup- Wigan
📋 Here is your team news for this afternoon's game against Norwich City...
🔹 Latics make two changes from the midweek draw at Bristol City
🔹 Callum Lang & Will Keane return to the starting line-up!#wafc 🔵⚪️ #BELIEVE — Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) February 18, 2023
Start of coverage
As of now we start our EFL Championship match coverage, Wigan receive the visit of Norwich.
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Key Player- Norwich
Joshua Sargent is Norwich's striker and goal scorer so far this season, he has made 29 appearances, with 11 goals and 2 assists this term.
Key player - Wigan
James McClean is one of Wigan's most consistent players, he has 33 appearances on the season, has 2 goals and 6 assists this term.
Head to head: Wigan vs. Norwich
This Saturday's match will be the 17th meeting between these two teams, the balance is 3 wins for Wigan, 7 wins for Norwich and 6 draws.
The Latics do not get a win against the Canaries, since March 4, 2015, while, Norwich's last victory was on September 29, 2018.
Norwich wants to reach playoff positions
The Canaries are in the fight for playoff positions. Norwich is ninth in the standings with 45 points, two points behind sixth place, so they need these points to get closer to playoff positions.
Wigan seeks to get out of the red zone
The local Wigan is completing a risky season, it has remained in the lower zone and occupies the 22nd place in the championship with 30 points. However, they are 4 points away from salvation, so, a victory against Norwich would be a good boost to move forward in the salvation issue.
Championship on fire
Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday have taken flight in the direct promotion places, however, Boro are getting dangerously close. Here, Wigan remain in their fight for relegation, and Norwich are still in the hunt for a place in the playoff places.
The Stadium
The DW Stadium is the home of Wigan Athletic and the Wigan Warriors of Rugby 13. The stadium was opened in August 1999 and has a capacity of 25,200 spectators.
Welcome
Welcome to the blog commentary of Wigan Athletic vs Norwich City, matchday 33 of the EFL Championship. The match will take place at the DW Stadium, at 9:00 am.