Doncaster Rovers vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
Analysis indicates very even chances for both teams, which points towards a draw. Doncaster Rovers sits in 22nd place with a 7-5-13 record, while Wigan Athletic is 18th with a 7-9-9 result, showing a minimal advantage for the visitors in the standings. Both teams' form in the last 5 matches is identical (1.4 points per game), and their goal records are very similar – the hosts scored 9 and conceded 9, while the visitors scored 4 and conceded 3. Doncaster has a better home record (33% home wins versus Wigan's 15% away), however, Wigan is characterized by a high percentage of away draws (46%), which is the highest figure in their statistics. xG values are close (1.37 for Doncaster at home vs 1.1 for Wigan away), and the average number of goals in both teams' matches hovers around 2.5-2.67. Considering Doncaster's poor home form in recent matches (wdwwldllwlld) and Wigan's tendency to draw on the road, the most likely result is a share of the points.
Doncaster Rovers vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Doncaster Rovers played against Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Recent form
Doncaster Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Wigan Athletic has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Doncaster Rovers scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.64. Wigan Athletic scores 1.04 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Doncaster Rovers's games and 48% of Wigan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 28%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Doncaster Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.22 per game. Doncaster Rovers takes 11.9 shots per game, while Wigan Athletic takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Doncaster Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Wigan Athletic, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Analysis indicates very even chances for both teams, which points towards a draw. Doncaster Rovers sits in 22nd place with a 7-5-13 record, while Wigan Athletic is 18th with a 7-9-9 result, showing a minimal advantage for the visitors in the standings. Both teams' form in the last 5 matches is identical (1.4 points per game), and their goal records are very similar – the hosts scored 9 and conceded 9, while the visitors scored 4 and conceded 3. Doncaster has a better home record (33% home wins versus Wigan's 15% away), however, Wigan is characterized by a high percentage of away draws (46%), which is the highest figure in their statistics. xG values are close (1.37 for Doncaster at home vs 1.1 for Wigan away), and the average number of goals in both teams' matches hovers around 2.5-2.67. Considering Doncaster's poor home form in recent matches (wdwwldllwlld) and Wigan's tendency to draw on the road, the most likely result is a share of the points.
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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
| Doncaster Rovers | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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.
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.
Wigan Athletic is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.12 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Doncaster Rovers scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
Wigan Athletic scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Doncaster Rovers
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 28% 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 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Doncaster Rovers
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
| Doncaster Rovers | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.16 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 48% | ▼ 28% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 68% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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 Doncaster Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Wigan Athletic. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Doncaster Rovers vs Wigan Athletic?
The EFL League One match finished Doncaster Rovers 3:3 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 Doncaster Rovers vs Wigan Athletic?
Doncaster Rovers score 1.00 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.04. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Doncaster Rovers's matches and 48% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Doncaster Rovers and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Doncaster Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Doncaster Rovers vs Wigan Athletic?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Doncaster Rovers vs Wigan Athletic: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.