Burton Albion vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
Burton Albion vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Burton Albion played Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 29 December 2025. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Burton Albion: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Wigan Athletic: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Burton Albion scores 1.10 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Wigan Athletic scores 1.10 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Burton Albion 38%, Wigan Athletic 52%. Over 2.5: Burton Albion 52%, Wigan Athletic 33%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Burton Albion has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.27. Burton Albion: 12.0 shots per match, Wigan Athletic: 11.2.
Match halves
Burton Albion: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.52. Wigan Athletic: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Burton Albion: 16-30 (6 goals). Wigan Athletic: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Half-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
| Burton Albion | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
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.
Wigan Athletic is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - Burton Albion · 1.19 goals / match - Wigan Athletic
Burton Albion scores in 57% of matches (12 of 21 matches), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 matches).
Wigan Athletic scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 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 - Burton Albion
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.
Burton Albion is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / match - Burton Albion · 1.1 pts / match - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 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 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Burton Albion
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
| Burton Albion | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.38 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 51% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 69% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 82% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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: Burton Albion 0 - 0 - 1 Wigan Athletic. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Burton Albion vs Wigan Athletic?
The EFL League One match finished Burton Albion 0:2 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 Burton Albion vs Wigan Athletic?
Burton Albion score 1.10 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.10. The EFL League One average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Burton Albion's matches and 52% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Burton Albion and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Burton Albion have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Burton Albion vs Wigan Athletic?
The statistical background for Burton Albion vs Wigan Athletic — 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.