Match report
Preston vs Wigan — the facts
Wigan won 1–0 away against Preston (half-time 0–0).
Preston met Wigan in the FA Cup (Round of 64). Kick-off was Friday, 9 January 2026, 19:30 UTC at Deepdale. Referee: Oliver Langford.
Key moments
- 75' Goal: Harrison Bettoni (assist: Callum Wright) — 0–1
Starting line-ups
Preston (3-4-3)
Wigan (3-4-2-1)
About this match
On this page: the Preston vs Wigan final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this FA Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Preston and Wigan team pages or the FA Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Preston vs Wigan?
Wigan won 1–0 away against Preston (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Preston vs Wigan?
Harrison Bettoni (75') for Wigan.
›Where can I watch Preston vs Wigan highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Preston vs Wigan; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Wigan?
Preston and Wigan have met 8 times — 5 wins for Preston, 1 win for Wigan and 2 draws.