Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers: match statistics
Wigan Athletic presents solid home form with a 45% win rate and an impressive +4 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts maintain 45% clean sheets in domestic matches, scoring an average of 1.09 goals while conceding just 0.73. Bolton Wanderers is experiencing a severe crisis, averaging just 0.4 points per game in their last five meetings and enduring a dramatic five-match winless streak. The guests hold a poor away record (17% wins, -8 goal difference) and concede an average of 1.5 goals per away game. Despite superior possession (60%), Bolton suffers from very low efficiency (5% shot conversion) and has netted only 2 goals in their last five matches. xG statistics also favor Wigan (1.42 vs 1.62 for Bolton in the home context), which, given the current form of both squads, points towards a home victory.
Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wigan Athletic played against Bolton Wanderers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Wigan Athletic has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Bolton Wanderers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Wigan Athletic scores 1.08 goals per game and allows 1.13. Bolton Wanderers scores 1.28 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's games and 56% of Bolton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 40%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.25 per game. Wigan Athletic takes 11.0 shots per game, while Bolton Wanderers takes 17.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wigan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Bolton Wanderers, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 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 5.00 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
Wigan Athletic presents solid home form with a 45% win rate and an impressive +4 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts maintain 45% clean sheets in domestic matches, scoring an average of 1.09 goals while conceding just 0.73. Bolton Wanderers is experiencing a severe crisis, averaging just 0.4 points per game in their last five meetings and enduring a dramatic five-match winless streak. The guests hold a poor away record (17% wins, -8 goal difference) and concede an average of 1.5 goals per away game. Despite superior possession (60%), Bolton suffers from very low efficiency (5% shot conversion) and has netted only 2 goals in their last five matches. xG statistics also favor Wigan (1.42 vs 1.62 for Bolton in the home context), which, given the current form of both squads, points towards a home victory.
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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
| Wigan Athletic | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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.
Bolton Wanderers is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
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.
Bolton Wanderers is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.08 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.28 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Wigan Athletic scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
Bolton Wanderers scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 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 - Wigan Athletic
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
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.
Bolton Wanderers is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.28 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 40%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Wigan Athletic
Bolton Wanderers
* 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
| Wigan Athletic | Liga | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.21 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.28 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▼ 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
Substitutes
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 Wigan Athletic's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bolton Wanderers. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 0:1 Bolton Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers?
Wigan Athletic score 1.08 goals per game on average and Bolton Wanderers 1.28. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 56% of Bolton Wanderers's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Bolton Wanderers 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers?
The statistical background for Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers — 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.