Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic: match statistics
Peterborough United holds a clear advantage as the home side in this match. The team boasts a solid goal difference at home (+3), scoring an average of 1.4 goals per game while maintaining a 20% clean sheet rate. Wigan Athletic performs significantly worse in away matches, with a negative goal difference (-7), a low win rate (13%), and a high draw rate (47%). xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.48 vs 1.11), indicating their greater effectiveness in creating goal-scoring opportunities. The recent form of both teams is not impressive, but Peterborough has a better points per game record (1.2 PPG vs 0.8 PPG). Considering all factors, the host has a real chance of winning, though the poor form of both teams in recent matches increases the probability of a draw.
Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Peterborough United played Wigan Athletic in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 6:1.
Current form
Peterborough United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Wigan Athletic: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Peterborough United scores 1.28 and concedes 1.34 goals per match. Wigan Athletic scores 1.04 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Peterborough United 45%, Wigan Athletic 46%. Over 2.5: Peterborough United 52%, Wigan Athletic 29%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Peterborough United has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.22. Peterborough United: 12.3 shots per match, Wigan Athletic: 10.5.
Match halves
Peterborough United: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.72. Wigan Athletic: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.64.
Goals by minute
Peterborough United: 31-45+ (10 goals). Wigan Athletic: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 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 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Peterborough United holds a clear advantage as the home side in this match. The team boasts a solid goal difference at home (+3), scoring an average of 1.4 goals per game while maintaining a 20% clean sheet rate. Wigan Athletic performs significantly worse in away matches, with a negative goal difference (-7), a low win rate (13%), and a high draw rate (47%). xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.48 vs 1.11), indicating their greater effectiveness in creating goal-scoring opportunities. The recent form of both teams is not impressive, but Peterborough has a better points per game record (1.2 PPG vs 0.8 PPG). Considering all factors, the host has a real chance of winning, though the poor form of both teams in recent matches increases the probability of a draw.
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
| Peterborough United | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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.
Peterborough United is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Peterborough United · 0.2 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.
Peterborough United is 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Peterborough United · 1.04 goals / match - Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.34 goals / match - Peterborough United · 1.21 goals / match - Wigan Athletic
Peterborough United scores in 72% of matches (21 of 29 matches), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 matches).
Wigan Athletic scores in 64% of matches (18 of 28 matches), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 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 - Peterborough United
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.
Peterborough United is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Peterborough United · 1 pts / match - Wigan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Peterborough United
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
| Peterborough United | Liga | Wigan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.62 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 27% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Peterborough United 0 - 0 - 1 Wigan Athletic. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic?
The EFL League One match finished Peterborough United 6:1 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 Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic?
Peterborough United score 1.28 goals per game on average and Wigan Athletic 1.04. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Peterborough United's matches and 46% of Wigan Athletic's.
What form are Peterborough United and Wigan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Peterborough United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Wigan Athletic 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterborough United vs Wigan Athletic?
The statistical background for Peterborough United 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.