Wigan Athletic vs Reading: match statistics
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Wigan Athletic vs Reading: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wigan Athletic plays Reading in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: The DW Stadium.
Recent form
Wigan Athletic has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Reading has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Wigan Athletic scores 0.63 goals per game and allows 1.63. Reading scores 2.44 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Wigan Athletic's games and 67% of Reading's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 67%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reading has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.43 per game. Wigan Athletic takes 13.4 shots per game, while Reading takes 16.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Wigan Athletic leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Reading leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wigan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Reading, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 22% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.46 |
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.
Reading is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.6 pts / game - Reading
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.
Reading is 287% better for: goals scored per game.
0.63 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 2.44 goals / game - Reading
Reading is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Wigan Athletic · 1.22 goals / game - Reading
Wigan Athletic scores in 25% of games (2 of 8 games), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 games).
Reading scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
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 - Reading
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.
Reading is 127% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - Wigan Athletic · 2 pts / game - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 13%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 44%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 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 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* 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 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Reading
* 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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.25 | 2.87 | ▲ 3.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 65% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 83% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Wigan Athletic's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Reading. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Wigan Athletic and Reading play?
Wigan Athletic face Reading on October 17, 2026 in EFL League One at The DW Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan Athletic and Reading?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Wigan Athletic won 0, Reading won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Wigan Athletic vs Reading?
Wigan Athletic score 0.63 goals per game on average and Reading 2.44. The EFL League One average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 67% of Reading's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Reading in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Reading 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Reading?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.