Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion: match statistics
Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wigan Athletic played against Burton Albion in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 2, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Wigan Athletic has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Burton Albion has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Wigan Athletic scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.18. Burton Albion scores 0.94 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Wigan Athletic's games and 35% of Burton Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 53%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Burton Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.30 per game. Wigan Athletic takes 11.2 shots per game, while Burton Albion takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Burton Albion leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wigan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Burton Albion, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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 | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| 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.
Burton Albion is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 2 pts / game - Burton Albion
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 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 0.94 goals / game - Burton Albion
Wigan Athletic is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.18 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.35 goals / game - Burton Albion
Wigan Athletic scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
Burton Albion scores in 59% of games (10 of 17 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 - Burton Albion
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.
Burton Albion is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.29 pts / game - Burton Albion
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.
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 35%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Wigan Athletic
Burton Albion
* 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 | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.47 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 49% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 47% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 82% | • 82% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 1:0 Burton Albion. 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 Burton Albion?
Wigan Athletic score 1.18 goals per game on average and Burton Albion 0.94. The EFL League One average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 35% of Burton Albion's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Burton Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Burton Albion 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion?
The statistical background for Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion — 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.