Wigan Athletic vs Huddersfield Town: match statistics
Wigan Athletic occupies a very low position in the table (21st place) and presents weak form with only one victory in the last five matches. However, the host has a decent home record with 40% wins and a positive goal difference (+2) at their stadium. Huddersfield Town, despite a higher table position (6th place), is experiencing a crisis of form – zero wins in the last five meetings and a staggering 59% of losses on away grounds. The visitors concede an average of 1.71 goals per away match, making them vulnerable to conceding. Considering the poor form of both teams, the high probability of the hosts scoring at home, and Huddersfield's struggles away, a draw seems the most likely solution to this even clash.
Wigan Athletic vs Huddersfield Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wigan Athletic played against Huddersfield Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Wigan Athletic has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Huddersfield Town has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Wigan Athletic scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 1.44. Huddersfield Town scores 1.62 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's games and 59% of Huddersfield Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 34% and 59%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Huddersfield Town has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.22 per game. Wigan Athletic takes 10.3 shots per game, while Huddersfield Town takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Huddersfield Town leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wigan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Huddersfield Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 occupies a very low position in the table (21st place) and presents weak form with only one victory in the last five matches. However, the host has a decent home record with 40% wins and a positive goal difference (+2) at their stadium. Huddersfield Town, despite a higher table position (6th place), is experiencing a crisis of form – zero wins in the last five meetings and a staggering 59% of losses on away grounds. The visitors concede an average of 1.71 goals per away match, making them vulnerable to conceding. Considering the poor form of both teams, the high probability of the hosts scoring at home, and Huddersfield's struggles away, a draw seems the most likely solution to this even clash.
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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 | Huddersfield Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.36 |
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.
Huddersfield Town is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.4 pts / game - Huddersfield Town
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.
Huddersfield Town is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.62 goals / game - Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.32 goals / game - Huddersfield Town
Wigan Athletic scores in 69% of games (22 of 32 meczów), while Huddersfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 34 meczów).
Huddersfield Town scores in 85% of games (29 of 34 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 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 - Huddersfield Town
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.
Huddersfield Town is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.38 pts / game - Huddersfield Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Huddersfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 44%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Huddersfield Town
* 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 | Huddersfield Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 34% | 51% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 81% | • 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
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 Wigan Athletic's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Huddersfield Town. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Huddersfield Town?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 1:0 Huddersfield Town. 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 Huddersfield Town?
Wigan Athletic score 1.06 goals per game on average and Huddersfield Town 1.62. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 59% of Huddersfield Town's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Huddersfield Town in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Huddersfield Town 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Huddersfield Town?
The statistical background for Wigan Athletic vs Huddersfield Town — 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.