Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
Peterborough United holds a clear advantage as the home side in this match. The team boasts a solid goal difference at home (+3), scoring an average of 1.4 goals per game while maintaining a 20% clean sheet rate. Wigan Athletic performs significantly worse in away matches, with a negative goal difference (-7), a low win rate (13%), and a high draw rate (47%). xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.48 vs 1.11), indicating their greater effectiveness in creating goal-scoring opportunities. The recent form of both teams is not impressive, but Peterborough has a better points per game record (1.2 PPG vs 0.8 PPG). Considering all factors, the host has a real chance of winning, though the poor form of both teams in recent matches increases the probability of a draw.
Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Peterborough United played against Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 6:1.
Recent form
Peterborough United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Wigan Athletic has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Peterborough United scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 1.34. Wigan Athletic scores 1.04 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Peterborough United's games and 46% of Wigan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 29%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Peterborough United has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.22 per game. Peterborough United takes 12.3 shots per game, while Wigan Athletic takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Peterborough United leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Peterborough United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (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 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% 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 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
Peterborough United holds a clear advantage as the home side in this match. The team boasts a solid goal difference at home (+3), scoring an average of 1.4 goals per game while maintaining a 20% clean sheet rate. Wigan Athletic performs significantly worse in away matches, with a negative goal difference (-7), a low win rate (13%), and a high draw rate (47%). xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.48 vs 1.11), indicating their greater effectiveness in creating goal-scoring opportunities. The recent form of both teams is not impressive, but Peterborough has a better points per game record (1.2 PPG vs 0.8 PPG). Considering all factors, the host has a real chance of winning, though the poor form of both teams in recent matches increases the probability of a draw.
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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
| Peterborough United | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
Peterborough United is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Peterborough United · 0.2 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.
Peterborough United is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.28 goals / game - Peterborough United · 1.04 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.34 goals / game - Peterborough United · 1.21 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Peterborough United scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 meczów).
Wigan Athletic scores in 64% of games (18 of 28 meczów), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 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 - Peterborough United
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.
Peterborough United is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Peterborough United · 1 pts / game - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Peterborough United
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
| Peterborough United | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.62 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 27% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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 Peterborough United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Wigan Athletic. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic?
The EFL League One match finished Peterborough United 6:1 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 Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic?
Peterborough United score 1.28 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.04. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Peterborough United's matches and 46% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Peterborough United and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Peterborough United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic?
The statistical background for Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.