Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City: match statistics
Lincoln City are in 2nd place in the table and are demonstrating significantly better form than Wigan Athletic, who occupy 19th position. The visitors have earned 2.2 points per game in their last 5 matches with 3 wins and 2 draws, while the hosts have only 0.8 points per game with just 1 win. Lincoln City have a higher shooting efficiency (13% conversion vs 8% for Wigan) and a better goal difference in away matches (+1 GD) than Wigan at home (+3 GD, but with weaker form). Wigan fail to score in 42% of their home matches, which, given Lincoln's solid defense (38% clean sheets away), could be crucial. xG statistics show that Wigan generate slightly more than Lincoln away (1.36 vs 1.1), but current form and table position strongly favor the visitors. I predict a Lincoln City win or draw, with a higher probability for an away win.
Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wigan Athletic played against Lincoln City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Wigan Athletic has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Lincoln City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Wigan Athletic scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.22. Lincoln City scores 1.68 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Wigan Athletic's games and 54% of Lincoln City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 54%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lincoln City has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.22 per game. Wigan Athletic takes 10.5 shots per game, while Lincoln City takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Lincoln City leads at halftime in 64% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wigan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Lincoln City, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 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
Lincoln City are in 2nd place in the table and are demonstrating significantly better form than Wigan Athletic, who occupy 19th position. The visitors have earned 2.2 points per game in their last 5 matches with 3 wins and 2 draws, while the hosts have only 0.8 points per game with just 1 win. Lincoln City have a higher shooting efficiency (13% conversion vs 8% for Wigan) and a better goal difference in away matches (+1 GD) than Wigan at home (+3 GD, but with weaker form). Wigan fail to score in 42% of their home matches, which, given Lincoln's solid defense (38% clean sheets away), could be crucial. xG statistics show that Wigan generate slightly more than Lincoln away (1.36 vs 1.1), but current form and table position strongly favor the visitors. I predict a Lincoln City win or draw, with a higher probability for an away win.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.41 |
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.
Lincoln City is 450% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 2.2 pts / game - Lincoln City
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.
Lincoln City is 57% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.68 goals / game - Lincoln City
Lincoln City is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.04 goals / game - Lincoln City
Wigan Athletic scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 meczów).
Lincoln City scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 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 - Lincoln City
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.
Lincoln City is 110% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 2.18 pts / game - Lincoln City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 64% of games and wins 57%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Lincoln City
* 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 | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.30 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 48% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 68% | ▲ 82% |
| 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 Lincoln City. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 0:1 Lincoln City. 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 Lincoln City?
Wigan Athletic score 1.07 goals per game on average and Lincoln City 1.68. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 54% of Lincoln City's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Lincoln City in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Lincoln City 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City?
The statistical background for Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City — 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.