Wigan Athletic's Daniel Stendel's team secured a bittersweet EFL Cup win against Barnsley, edging past Wigan in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1, with debutant goalkeeper Rogan Ravenhill making a crucial save to deny Wigan's Jon Mellish.
What happened?
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Wigan's Dara Costelloe opened the scoring in the first half, but Barnsley's Cam McGeehan equalized in the second half. The match went to a penalty shootout, with Barnsley emerging victorious 6-5.
Why it matters for Wigan Athletic
The result is a setback for Wigan Athletic, who are still searching for their first win of the season. The team has scored 49 goals and conceded 58, leaving them 47 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race.
What comes next?
Wigan Athletic will look to bounce back from this defeat and get their season back on track. The team has a tough schedule ahead, but they will be determined to make a push for the top of the table.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 16th in League One, 56 pts, 14W-14D-18L from 46 games, recent form LLDWW. Goals this season: 49 scored, 58 conceded (-9 goal difference). Title race: 47 points behind leaders Lincoln.
Wigan Athletic's Daniel Stendel will be looking to his team to respond positively to this defeat and get back to winning ways. The team has a lot of work to do, but they will be determined to make a push for the top of the table.
Barnsley's Cam McGeehan was the hero of the match, scoring the equalizing goal in the second half and then converting the winning penalty in the shootout. The 20-year-old midfielder has been in impressive form this season, and his goal will be a big boost to his confidence.
Wigan Athletic's debutant goalkeeper Rogan Ravenhill made a crucial save to deny Wigan's Jon Mellish in the penalty shootout. The 20-year-old goalkeeper has a bright future ahead of him, and his performance in this match will be one to remember.
Wigan Athletic's team will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and get their season back on track. The team has a tough schedule ahead, but they will be determined to make a push for the top of the table.
