Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
Blackpool holds a clear advantage as the host, confirmed by a 41% home win rate and a goal difference of 0 in home matches. Wigan Athletic presents poor away form with only 12% away wins and a -14 goal difference, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The hosts possess better offensive statistics in home games (xG 1.21 vs 1.13 xG for the visitors away) and higher ball possession (47% vs 42%). Wigan has only 6% clean sheets on the road, suggesting defensive vulnerability. Recent form for both teams is similar, but home advantage and seasonal statistics point towards a Blackpool victory, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to Wigan's high away draw rate (41%).
Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackpool played against Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Blackpool has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Wigan Athletic has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackpool scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.59. Wigan Athletic scores 1.06 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Blackpool's games and 48% of Wigan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 33%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Wigan Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.15 per game. Blackpool takes 9.8 shots per game, while Wigan Athletic takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackpool leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackpool's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 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 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Blackpool holds a clear advantage as the host, confirmed by a 41% home win rate and a goal difference of 0 in home matches. Wigan Athletic presents poor away form with only 12% away wins and a -14 goal difference, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The hosts possess better offensive statistics in home games (xG 1.21 vs 1.13 xG for the visitors away) and higher ball possession (47% vs 42%). Wigan has only 6% clean sheets on the road, suggesting defensive vulnerability. Recent form for both teams is similar, but home advantage and seasonal statistics point towards a Blackpool victory, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to Wigan's high away draw rate (41%).
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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
| Blackpool | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.30 |
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.
Wigan Athletic is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Blackpool · 1.2 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.
Blackpool is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Blackpool · 1.06 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.59 goals / game - Blackpool · 1.39 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Blackpool scores in 68% of games (23 of 34 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 33 meczów).
Wigan Athletic scores in 70% of games (23 of 33 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 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 - Blackpool
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.
Blackpool is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Blackpool · 0.97 pts / game - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 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 21% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Blackpool
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
| Blackpool | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackpool's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Wigan Athletic. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic?
The EFL League One match finished Blackpool 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 Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic?
Blackpool score 1.18 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.06. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Blackpool's matches and 48% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Blackpool and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Blackpool have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.