READING, England (Interstat) — Reading opened its League One campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday, defying a pregame statistical projection with a dominant performance from the start.

The home side seized control early and never relented, with midfielder Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan leading the charge with two goals. The result handed new manager Rubén Sellés a winning start in the league and immediately improved upon last season’s finish, while leaving Wigan with a defeat to begin its season.

Ehibhatiomhan opened the scoring in the ninth minute, capitalizing on sustained early pressure to give Reading a lead it would not surrender. The momentum swung decisively in Reading’s favor just ten minutes later when substitute Will Aimson, who had entered the match earlier than planned following an injury, doubled the advantage. Aimson’s 19th-minute strike effectively put the game out of reach for a Wigan side that struggled to generate any consistent offensive threat.

The second half continued in much the same vein, with Reading controlling possession and tempo. Ehibhatiomhan put the exclamation point on the victory in the 63rd minute, securing his brace and rounding out the 3-0 scoreline. His two-goal performance was the clear catalyst for Reading’s comprehensive win.

The final result stood in stark contrast to the pregame analytics from Interstat, whose match simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw. The same service’s ELO rating system, however, had given Reading a nearly 88 percent probability to win, a forecast that proved far more accurate on the day.

Tactically, Reading’s midfield orchestrated play throughout, stifling Wigan’s attempts to build attacks and quickly transitioning into offense. Wigan, under new management following relegation, offered little in response and must now regroup after a performance that highlighted the challenges of a tough League One season ahead.

With the victory, Reading begins the season with a win and no losses, while Wigan starts with a loss and no wins. Both records are identical across all competitions. The teams will look to build on these initial results next weekend as the League One schedule continues.

The match was played in front of an announced crowd of supporters at the renovated Select Car Leasing Stadium, marking a positive start to what Reading fans will hope is a promotion-chasing campaign. For Wigan, the search for a first win and a more cohesive performance begins immediately.