Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Plymouth Argyle exhibits decisively better form in their last five matches (3 wins, 1.8 points per game) compared to Wigan Athletic (2 wins, 1.4 points per game). The visitors hold a clear advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.59 goals per away game with a 13% conversion rate, whereas the hosts score a mere 0.94 goals at home with an 8% efficiency. Wigan occupies a disadvantageous 19th position in the table and has poor home form with 38% of matches lost, while 10th-placed Plymouth shows an identical percentage of wins and losses on the road (47%), which highlights their competitiveness. The xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.38 vs 1.33 for the hosts), and their higher average of shots on target (4.35 vs 3.63) confirms they are a greater threat in attack. Considering all factors, Plymouth Argyle has a realistic chance of securing three points in this clash.
Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wigan Athletic played against Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 10, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Wigan Athletic has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Plymouth Argyle has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Wigan Athletic scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 1.38. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.46 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's games and 49% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 51%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plymouth Argyle has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.22 per game. Wigan Athletic takes 10.3 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wigan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Plymouth Argyle, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 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
Plymouth Argyle exhibits decisively better form in their last five matches (3 wins, 1.8 points per game) compared to Wigan Athletic (2 wins, 1.4 points per game). The visitors hold a clear advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.59 goals per away game with a 13% conversion rate, whereas the hosts score a mere 0.94 goals at home with an 8% efficiency. Wigan occupies a disadvantageous 19th position in the table and has poor home form with 38% of matches lost, while 10th-placed Plymouth shows an identical percentage of wins and losses on the road (47%), which highlights their competitiveness. The xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.38 vs 1.33 for the hosts), and their higher average of shots on target (4.35 vs 3.63) confirms they are a greater threat in attack. Considering all factors, Plymouth Argyle has a realistic chance of securing three points in this 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 | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.34 |
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 2.4 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.46 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Wigan Athletic is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.46 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Wigan Athletic scores in 71% of games (24 of 34 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 35 meczów).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 74% of games (26 of 35 meczów), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 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 - Plymouth Argyle
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.31 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
* 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 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Plymouth Argyle
* 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 | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.44 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 49% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 51% | • 51% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Wigan Athletic's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Plymouth Argyle. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 0:3 Plymouth Argyle. 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 Plymouth Argyle?
Wigan Athletic score 1.06 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.46. 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 49% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle?
The statistical background for Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle — 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.