Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
Barnsley shows a decisively better home form with a 50% home win rate and a positive +8 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.94 goals per home game with a 15% conversion rate, whereas Wigan Athletic manages only an 11% away win rate and a negative -14 goal difference. The recent form of both teams is comparable (Barnsley 1.6 PPG, Wigan 1.4 PPG); however, Barnsley's superiority in home matches is pronounced. Wigan concedes an average of 1.94 goals on the road, which, combined with the hosts' offensive firepower (averaging 3.44 total goals per home match), increases Barnsley's winning chances. The xG metrics also favor the hosts (1.42 vs 1.12), validating their qualitative edge in this clash.
Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Barnsley played Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Barnsley: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Wigan Athletic: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Barnsley scores 1.66 and concedes 1.66 goals per match. Wigan Athletic scores 1.06 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Barnsley 71%, Wigan Athletic 47%. Over 2.5: Barnsley 69%, Wigan Athletic 33%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Barnsley has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.20. Barnsley: 11.7 shots per match, Wigan Athletic: 10.1.
Match halves
Barnsley: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.80. Wigan Athletic: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Barnsley: 0-15 (12 goals). Wigan Athletic: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Barnsley shows a decisively better home form with a 50% home win rate and a positive +8 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.94 goals per home game with a 15% conversion rate, whereas Wigan Athletic manages only an 11% away win rate and a negative -14 goal difference. The recent form of both teams is comparable (Barnsley 1.6 PPG, Wigan 1.4 PPG); however, Barnsley's superiority in home matches is pronounced. Wigan concedes an average of 1.94 goals on the road, which, combined with the hosts' offensive firepower (averaging 3.44 total goals per home match), increases Barnsley's winning chances. The xG metrics also favor the hosts (1.42 vs 1.12), validating their qualitative edge in this clash.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Barnsley | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.31 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Barnsley is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Barnsley · 1.4 pts / match - Wigan Athletic
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.
Barnsley is 57% better for: goals scored per match.
1.66 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.06 goals / match - Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.66 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.39 goals / match - Wigan Athletic
Barnsley scores in 77% of matches (27 of 35 matches), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 matches).
Wigan Athletic scores in 69% of matches (25 of 36 matches), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 35 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnsley
Over / Under - Wigan Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Barnsley is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - Barnsley · 1 pts / match - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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Wigan Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Barnsley | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.31 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 53% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 51% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 81% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Barnsley 0 - 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic?
The EFL League One match finished Barnsley 1:1 Wigan Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic?
Barnsley score 1.66 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.06. The EFL League One average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Barnsley's matches and 47% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Barnsley and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.