Wigan Athletic U21 2:5 Cardiff City U21 — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

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.

The match turned decisively early, with Perret’s 17th-minute strike followed by two more Cardiff goals inside eleven minutes, leaving Wigan chasing the game. Cole Simms pulled one back for the hosts in the 38th minute, but Cardiff restored their three-goal cushion on 67 minutes. Wigan’s 73rd-minute reply proved fleeting as Cardiff added a fifth four minutes later to kill the contest.

Cardiff edged possession with 47% against Wigan’s 53%, yet they were far more clinical, converting five chances from limited territory while the hosts managed only two goals despite their greater share of the ball. Perret was the standout with a rating of 8.63 and his opening goal, the highest mark on the pitch. Wigan controlled the midfield but lacked the cutting edge to match Cardiff’s ruthless finishing.

Questions & Answers

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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