Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
Barnsley shows a decisively better home form with a 50% home win rate and a positive +8 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.94 goals per home game with a 15% conversion rate, whereas Wigan Athletic manages only an 11% away win rate and a negative -14 goal difference. The recent form of both teams is comparable (Barnsley 1.6 PPG, Wigan 1.4 PPG); however, Barnsley's superiority in home matches is pronounced. Wigan concedes an average of 1.94 goals on the road, which, combined with the hosts' offensive firepower (averaging 3.44 total goals per home match), increases Barnsley's winning chances. The xG metrics also favor the hosts (1.42 vs 1.12), validating their qualitative edge in this clash.
Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barnsley played against Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Barnsley has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Wigan Athletic has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Barnsley scores 1.66 goals per game and allows 1.66. Wigan Athletic scores 1.06 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Barnsley's games and 47% of Wigan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 33%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnsley has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.20 per game. Barnsley takes 11.7 shots per game, while Wigan Athletic takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Barnsley leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barnsley's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (12 goals). For Wigan Athletic, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Barnsley shows a decisively better home form with a 50% home win rate and a positive +8 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.94 goals per home game with a 15% conversion rate, whereas Wigan Athletic manages only an 11% away win rate and a negative -14 goal difference. The recent form of both teams is comparable (Barnsley 1.6 PPG, Wigan 1.4 PPG); however, Barnsley's superiority in home matches is pronounced. Wigan concedes an average of 1.94 goals on the road, which, combined with the hosts' offensive firepower (averaging 3.44 total goals per home match), increases Barnsley's winning chances. The xG metrics also favor the hosts (1.42 vs 1.12), validating their qualitative edge in this clash.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barnsley | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Barnsley is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Barnsley · 1.4 pts / game - Wigan Athletic
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Barnsley is 57% better for: goals scored per game.
1.66 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.06 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.66 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.39 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Barnsley scores in 77% of games (27 of 35 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 meczów).
Wigan Athletic scores in 69% of games (25 of 36 meczów), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 35 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnsley
Over / Under - Wigan Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Barnsley is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Barnsley · 1 pts / game - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barnsley
Wigan Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Barnsley | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.31 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 53% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 51% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 81% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Barnsley's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Wigan Athletic. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic?
The EFL League One match finished Barnsley 1:1 Wigan Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic?
Barnsley score 1.66 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.06. The EFL League One average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Barnsley's matches and 47% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Barnsley and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.