Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield Wednesday plays Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Hillsborough Stadium.
Recent form
Sheffield Wednesday has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Wigan Athletic has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield Wednesday scores 2.60 goals per game and allows 1.20. Wigan Athletic scores 1.00 and allows 2.20. Games in this league average 3.17 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Sheffield Wednesday's games and 40% of Wigan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 60%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sheffield Wednesday has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.59 per game. Sheffield Wednesday takes 16.8 shots per game, while Wigan Athletic takes 15.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield Wednesday leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield Wednesday's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Wigan Athletic, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 3.17 goals. Both teams score in 66% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Sheffield Wednesday | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.28 |
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.
Sheffield Wednesday is 300% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 0.6 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.
Sheffield Wednesday is 160% better for: goals scored per game.
2.6 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Sheffield Wednesday is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 2.2 goals / game - Wigan Athletic
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
Wigan Athletic scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 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 - Sheffield Wednesday
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.
Sheffield Wednesday is 175% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.2 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 0.8 pts / game - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 80%. 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 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -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 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Sheffield Wednesday
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
| Sheffield Wednesday | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.80 | 3.17 | • 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 66% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 61% | • 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 20% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 68% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic play?
Sheffield Wednesday face Wigan Athletic on September 12, 2026 in EFL League One at Hillsborough Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Athletic?
Sheffield Wednesday score 2.60 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.00. The EFL League One average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Sheffield Wednesday's matches and 40% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield Wednesday have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield Wednesday 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.