This decisive League One match-up between Oxford United and Wigan Athletic held on 13 February 2024 was a riveting spectacle. Oxford United, the home team, managed to best Wigan Athletic, scoring 4 goals compared to Wigan's 2.

Breakdowns of the goals told a compelling story of recovering from a shaky start on Oxford's part to eventually dominate the match. Wigan started off strong, with a goal in the first half at 00:40:05 and simultaneously taking the lead (0-1). This was quickly countered by Oxford's first goal at 00:47:43, ending the first half at a tie (1-1). Oxford came back from halftime energized, with their second goal just 9 minutes into the second half (54 minutes and 54 seconds into the match). This was followed by a third goal at 01:15:24, increasing their lead to 3-1. Wigan managed to squeeze in one more goal at 01:19:32, but Oxford's fourth goal at 01:33:53 secured their lead at 4-2, ensuring their victory.

Wigan Athletic was the more undisciplined of the two, as seen by their 4 yellow cards compared to Oxford's 3. The first yellow card for Wigan came early in the game at 00:11:15, with two more in the first half (00:24:43 and 00:41:54) and one in the second half (01:07:47).

Oxford's disciplinary record was cleaner, with one yellow card in the first half (00:39:00) and two in the second half (01:03:16 & 01:10:54).

Despite Wigan's upper hand in corner kicks at 5 against Oxford's 2, they failed to exploit these opportunities. Both teams tied at offsides with one each, showcasing a relatively level-headed approach from both sides in terms of offensive positioning.

In sum, a notably challenging match where Oxford United managed to overcome an early setback to secure a victory against Wigan Athletic. The higher body of goals, coupled with a slightly cleaner disciplinary record, tipped the scales in favor of Oxford United. While Wigan displayed persistent effort, as seen by their initial goal and frequent corner kicks, they couldn't convert enough of these opportunities into goals, underscoring the determining factor of efficiency in this match.

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