Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers: match statistics
Wigan Athletic presents solid home form with a 45% win rate and an impressive +4 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts maintain 45% clean sheets in domestic matches, scoring an average of 1.09 goals while conceding just 0.73. Bolton Wanderers is experiencing a severe crisis, averaging just 0.4 points per game in their last five meetings and enduring a dramatic five-match winless streak. The guests hold a poor away record (17% wins, -8 goal difference) and concede an average of 1.5 goals per away game. Despite superior possession (60%), Bolton suffers from very low efficiency (5% shot conversion) and has netted only 2 goals in their last five matches. xG statistics also favor Wigan (1.42 vs 1.62 for Bolton in the home context), which, given the current form of both squads, points towards a home victory.
Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wigan Athletic played Bolton Wanderers in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Wigan Athletic: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Bolton Wanderers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wigan Athletic scores 1.08 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Bolton Wanderers scores 1.28 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wigan Athletic 50%, Bolton Wanderers 56%. Over 2.5: Wigan Athletic 29%, Bolton Wanderers 40%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Bolton Wanderers has higher xG: 1.84 vs 1.25. Wigan Athletic: 11.0 shots per match, Bolton Wanderers: 17.1.
Match halves
Wigan Athletic: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.63. Bolton Wanderers: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Wigan Athletic: 46-60 (7 goals). Bolton Wanderers: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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
Wigan Athletic presents solid home form with a 45% win rate and an impressive +4 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts maintain 45% clean sheets in domestic matches, scoring an average of 1.09 goals while conceding just 0.73. Bolton Wanderers is experiencing a severe crisis, averaging just 0.4 points per game in their last five meetings and enduring a dramatic five-match winless streak. The guests hold a poor away record (17% wins, -8 goal difference) and concede an average of 1.5 goals per away game. Despite superior possession (60%), Bolton suffers from very low efficiency (5% shot conversion) and has netted only 2 goals in their last five matches. xG statistics also favor Wigan (1.42 vs 1.62 for Bolton in the home context), which, given the current form of both squads, points towards a home victory.
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
| Wigan Athletic | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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.
Bolton Wanderers is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Wigan Athletic · 1 pts / match - Bolton Wanderers
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.
Bolton Wanderers is 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.08 goals / match - Wigan Athletic · 1.28 goals / match - Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.13 goals / match - Wigan Athletic · 1 goals / match - Bolton Wanderers
Wigan Athletic scores in 71% of matches (17 of 24 matches), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Bolton Wanderers scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 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 - Wigan Athletic
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
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.
Bolton Wanderers is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Wigan Athletic · 1.28 pts / match - Bolton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd 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.
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 40%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Wigan Athletic
Bolton Wanderers
* 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
| Wigan Athletic | Liga | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.21 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.28 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▼ 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: Wigan Athletic 0 - 0 - 1 Bolton Wanderers. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 0:1 Bolton Wanderers. 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 Bolton Wanderers?
Wigan Athletic score 1.08 goals per game on average and Bolton Wanderers 1.28. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 56% of Bolton Wanderers's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Bolton Wanderers 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers?
The statistical background for Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers — 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.