Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 14:00
League One
England
England
Full Time

Match Timeline

50'
Reggie Walsh🟨
Yellow Card
53'
Liam Cooper🟨
Yellow Card
62'
Callum Slattery🔄
Substitution 1 → Davis Keillor-Dunn
62'
Yan Valery🔄
Substitution 2 → Liam Palmer
62'
Mason Burstow🔄
Substitution 3 → Ali Al-Hamadi
70'
Reggie Walsh🔄
Substitution 1 → Dara James Morgan Costelloe
70'
Sonny Tufail Perkins🔄
Substitution 2 → Scott Hogan
74'
Ricardo Almeida Santos🔄
Substitution 4 → Gabriel·Otegbayo
78'
Jamal Lowe🔄
Substitution 5 → Harry Gray
84'
Fraser Murray🔄
Substitution 3 → Connor Barrett
87'
Charlie Gray🔄
Substitution 4 → Archie Harris
90'
Harry Gray🟨
Yellow Card
90+2'
Connor Barrett🟨
Yellow Card
90+3'
Dara James Morgan Costelloe🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

416Passes accurate265
8Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox4
4Blocked Shots5
8Free Kicks7
3Shots on Goal2
2Goalkeeper Saves3
5Shots off Goal6
492Total passes345
12Total Shots13
2Yellow Cards3
8Corner Kicks7
0Offsides4
7Fouls8
0Red Cards0
59Ball Possession41

Starting Lineups

Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday1:1

Starting XI

1J. LumleyG
33R. JamesD
16B. MitchellM
9J. LoweM
48Mason Paul James BurstowF
6L. CooperD
10B. BannanM
8C. SlatteryM
4RicardoD
20K. MorrisonM
7Y. ValeryD

WiganWigan1:1

Starting XI

41J. WhitworthG
22J. MellishD
8M. PowerM
10R. WalshM
9S. PerkinsF
3M. FoxD
18Charlie GrayM
6J. WeirM
5F. BurnsD
7F. MurrayM
23J. CarragherD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Form: W-W-W-L-L
Wigan
Wigan
Form: L-W-L-L-W
Record
6 W
1 D
3 L
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3 W
2 D
5 L
Goals Per Game
1.7
Scored
vs
1.2
Scored
1.4
Conceded
vs
1.6
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS
50%
BTTS
40%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.2
Away:1.2
Conceded
Home:1.4
Away:1.4
Scored
Home:1.5
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:2.3
Away:1.2

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Sheffield Wednesday versus Wigan: long term ELO, before the match
Sheffield WednesdayHomeRatingWiganAway
Strength
1,689.7Overall1,420.3
1,691.2Match venue1,443.2
1,691.2At home1,504.5
1,618.7Away1,443.2
Attack & defence
1,564.6Attack1,399.8
1,619.6Defence1,524.6
1,588.1Home attack1,396.9
1,520.5Away attack1,441.4
1,641.7Home defence1,597.9
1,592.7Away defence1,505.8
Match profile
1,551.7Goal environment1,516.7
1,565Home goals1,370
1,486.7Away goals1,646.7
1,505.6Possession1,486.4
Specialist ratings
1,510.6Set-piece attack1,509.3
1,510.2Set-piece defence1,508.4
1,641.8Close games1,435.5
1,708.7Winning margin1,409.4

Match venue compares Sheffield Wednesday at home with Wigan away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan - Top vs Bottom Clash
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.80
Expected Value:+26.0%
Confidence:8

Listen up, because we're looking at a proper mismatch here. Sheffield Wednesday are sitting pretty at the top of the table, and they're looking to keep that momentum going. They’ve been clinical lately, especially at home where they've been putting teams to sleep. You saw them absolutely tear into Bromley, putting up a massive 7-2 scoreline. That’s the kind of meat on the plate we like to see. They've managed to secure 12 points from their first five matches, showcasing a level of consistency that Wigan simply cannot match. On the other side of the pitch, Wigan is having a nightmare of a season. They are currently rooted to the bottom of the table in 24th place, looking like they're struggling to find any rhythm. Their away form is practically non-existent—they haven't managed a single win in their last six away fixtures. They’re leaking goals like a sieve, conceding 1.60 per game on average, and they just got embarrassed 4-0 by Stockport County. With only 3 points from 5 games, the pressure is on them, but they lack the defensive solidity to handle a top-tier opponent. The history here is even more telling for the bettors. Sheffield Wednesday holds a perfect 100% home win record against Wigan, winning all four of their previous home meetings. When you put the league standings, the recent form, and that head-to-head record together, the picture is crystal clear. Wednesday is the heavy favorite to dominate this fixture. They are averaging 1.60 goals per game at home, while Wigan's away scoring is a dismal 0.50. Wigan simply doesn't have the firepower to keep up, and their defense is looking far too fragile to withstand the pressure from a top-of-the-table side. We expect Wednesday to control the tempo from the opening whistle, utilizing their superior possession and shot accuracy to break down a tired Wigan defense. It's time to get those wins on the board and secure some points for the top of the table. We're looking for a comfortable victory for the hosts. Key Points: - Sheffield Wednesday is currently 1st in League One with 12 points. - Wigan is in 24th place, struggling at the bottom of the table. - Sheffield Wednesday holds a perfect 100% home win record against Wigan. - Wigan has failed to win any of their last six away games. - Sheffield Wednesday recently secured a dominant 7-2 victory over Bromley. - Wigan's defense has been porous, conceding 4 goals in their most recent league match. The clear choice here is a Home Win for Sheffield Wednesday.

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan: The Top vs The Bottom
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.80
Expected Value:+22.4%
Confidence:8

The mathematical disparity in this fixture is stark. Sheffield Wednesday currently sits at the summit of League One, having secured 4 wins from their opening 5 matches. In contrast, Wigan is anchored at the bottom of the table in 24th place, having managed just a single victory from their first 5 games. When you look at the raw numbers, the bookmakers are significantly underestimating the gulf in quality between these two sides. Sheffield Wednesday's home dominance against Wigan is one of the most compelling trends in the dataset. They boast a perfect 100% home win record against the visitors (4-0-0). Furthermore, Wigan’s away form is abysmal; they have failed to secure a single win in their last 6 away fixtures. Their inability to produce results on the road, combined with an average of just 0.50 goals scored per game away from home, makes them a very difficult proposition for any bettor looking for a positive return. From a value perspective, the odds for a Sheffield Wednesday win at 1.80 are a gift. The market implies a 55.5% probability, but the combination of Wednesday's league-leading form, Wigan's bottom-table struggles, and the historical 100% home win rate suggests a much higher likelihood of a home victory. While the goal expectancy (λ) sits at 2.13, the heavy weight of the home side's superiority suggests we should stick to the primary outcome rather than chasing goal totals. This is a classic case of the bookies pricing in a 'competitive' League One match, while the data points toward a lopsided affair. We are looking for a dominant performance from the league leaders against a side that simply cannot find the net or the points on the road. Key Points: - Sheffield Wednesday is 1st in the table; Wigan is 24th. - Sheffield Wednesday has a 100% home win rate against Wigan (4-0-0). - Wigan has 0 wins in their last 6 away matches. - Sheffield Wednesday has won 4 of their first 5 league games. - Wigan averages only 0.50 goals per game away from home. Recommended Bet: HOME_WIN

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan: The Leaders' Path
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.80
Expected Value:+17.0%
Confidence:8

Strong in the home fortress, Sheffield Wednesday are. To the top of the table, they have climbed, while Wigan, at the bottom, struggles to find its way. Do or do not bet, that is the question, but look at the numbers, you must. With 12 points from 5 matches, Sheffield Wednesday sits comfortably in first place. Their home form has been formidable, particularly against this specific opponent. A 100% home win rate against Wigan in head-to-head history is a significant signal, a path clearly laid out before them. They have shown the ability to find the net, scoring 1.60 goals per game at home, including a dominant 7-2 victory over Bromley. Wigan, however, wanders in the shadows of the relegation zone. With only 3 points from 5 games and a dismal away scoring record of just 0.50 goals per game, they face a mountain to climb. Their recent form is a reflection of their struggle, suffering a 0-4 defeat to Stockport County and failing to find the back of the net in several recent outings. The goal expectancy suggests a home-heavy environment, with Wednesday expected to find the net 1.38 times compared to Wigan's 0.75. While the odds of 1.80 for a Home Win are not massive, the disparity in table positions and the historical dominance of Wednesday at home provide a clear edge. To hedge your bets, one might consider the goal environment, but the primary path points toward a home victory. Wisdom is found in the data. The leaders face the laggards. A home win, it seems, is the way. Key Points: - Sheffield Wednesday are top of League One with 12 points from 5 games. - Wigan are in 24th place with only 3 points. - Sheffield Wednesday have a 100% home win rate against Wigan in head-to-head history. - Wigan averages only 0.50 goals scored per game away from home. - Sheffield Wednesday's home goal average is 1.60. Recommended Bet: Home Win

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