Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town: match statistics
Wigan Athletic presents disastrous form with five consecutive defeats and zero points in recent matches, sitting in 22nd place in the table. The hosts have one of the weakest scoring records of the season (31 goals) and a high number of conceded goals (42), with a home win rate of just 36 percent. Luton Town, despite poorer away disposition (27% away wins), holds a stable 8th place in the league and shows much better form with 6 points in the last 5 matches. Luton's advantage in possession (58% vs 47%), higher scoring efficiency (11% vs 8%), and significantly better goal difference for the season (41:38 vs 31:42) indicate a real chance of taking full points. Given the hosts' dramatic losing streak and the visitors' relatively solid league position, a Luton Town victory is the most probable scenario for this match.
Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wigan Athletic played against Luton Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 18, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Wigan Athletic has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Luton Town has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Wigan Athletic scores 1.03 goals per game and allows 1.40. Luton Town scores 1.32 and allows 1.23. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's games and 42% of Luton Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 52%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Luton Town has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.23 per game. Wigan Athletic takes 10.5 shots per game, while Luton Town takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Luton Town leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wigan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Luton Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 50% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 disastrous form with five consecutive defeats and zero points in recent matches, sitting in 22nd place in the table. The hosts have one of the weakest scoring records of the season (31 goals) and a high number of conceded goals (42), with a home win rate of just 36 percent. Luton Town, despite poorer away disposition (27% away wins), holds a stable 8th place in the league and shows much better form with 6 points in the last 5 matches. Luton's advantage in possession (58% vs 47%), higher scoring efficiency (11% vs 8%), and significantly better goal difference for the season (41:38 vs 31:42) indicate a real chance of taking full points. Given the hosts' dramatic losing streak and the visitors' relatively solid league position, a Luton Town victory is the most probable scenario for this match.
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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 | Luton Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.35 |
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.
Luton Town is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.2 pts / game - Luton 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.
Luton Town is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.03 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.32 goals / game - Luton Town
Luton Town is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.23 goals / game - Luton Town
Wigan Athletic scores in 67% of games (20 of 30 meczów), while Luton Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (11 of 31 meczów).
Luton Town scores in 74% of games (23 of 31 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 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 - Luton 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.
Luton Town is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.19 pts / game - Luton Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Luton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Luton 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 | Luton Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 2.58 | • 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 27% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 69% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 80% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Wigan Athletic's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Luton Town. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 1:0 Luton 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 Luton Town?
Wigan Athletic score 1.03 goals per game on average and Luton Town 1.32. The EFL League One average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 42% of Luton Town's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Luton Town in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Luton Town 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.