Troy Perret scored the opener as Cardiff City U21 thrashed Wigan Athletic U21 5-2 in the Professional Development League. The visitors struck three times inside the opening 28 minutes to seize control, and while the hosts rallied with two goals of their own, Cardiff’s late fourth and fifth sealed a commanding victory.
Wigan Athletic U21 2:5 Cardiff City U21 — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 3
- 17
- 19
- 28
- 38C. Simms
Second half1 - 2
- 67
- 73
- 77
Live Prediction
Wigan Athletic U21 to winLost2.63
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Wigan Athletic U21 to win
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What was the final score of Wigan Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Wigan Athletic U21 2-5 Cardiff City U21 (Professional Development League).
Who scored?
Troy Perret (17') for Cardiff City U21; Cole Simms (38') for Wigan Athletic U21.
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Head to Head meetings
Wigan Athletic U21 – Cardiff City U21
Wigan Athletic U21
Cardiff City U21
- 1
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 6
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 6  |
Scored goals | 9 | 25 |
Average per game | 1.13 | 3.13 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 1-6 |
Wigan Athletic U21
Cardiff City U21
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.05 | 4.20 | 2.60 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Wigan Athletic U21
Wigan Athletic U21 is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 48.4 vs 44.8 for Cardiff City U21. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 44.9 vs 33.9). CheckLive signal strength 63/100.
Home win — Wigan Athletic U212.05
High confidence63%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
46.1
40.5
CheckSkill
51.8
53
CheckMental
44.9
33.9
CheckLive total48.4 vs 44.8+3.6
More match signals
Over 3.565%
Both teams to score — Yes65%
BTTS 1H — Yes61%
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Wigan Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
On CheckLive metrics Wigan Athletic U21 rate higher: 48.4 vs 44.8, CheckLive signal strength 63/100.
What is Wigan Athletic U21's main edge?
Wigan Athletic U21 is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 44.9 vs 33.9 for Cardiff City U21. The overall rating gap is 3.6.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Wigan Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.05 | 4.20 | 2.60 |