Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City: match statistics
Lincoln City are in 2nd place in the table and are demonstrating significantly better form than Wigan Athletic, who occupy 19th position. The visitors have earned 2.2 points per game in their last 5 matches with 3 wins and 2 draws, while the hosts have only 0.8 points per game with just 1 win. Lincoln City have a higher shooting efficiency (13% conversion vs 8% for Wigan) and a better goal difference in away matches (+1 GD) than Wigan at home (+3 GD, but with weaker form). Wigan fail to score in 42% of their home matches, which, given Lincoln's solid defense (38% clean sheets away), could be crucial. xG statistics show that Wigan generate slightly more than Lincoln away (1.36 vs 1.1), but current form and table position strongly favor the visitors. I predict a Lincoln City win or draw, with a higher probability for an away win.
Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wigan Athletic played Lincoln City in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Wigan Athletic: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Lincoln City: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wigan Athletic scores 1.07 and concedes 1.22 goals per match. Lincoln City scores 1.68 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wigan Athletic 48%, Lincoln City 54%. Over 2.5: Wigan Athletic 30%, Lincoln City 54%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Lincoln City has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.22. Wigan Athletic: 10.5 shots per match, Lincoln City: 11.4.
Match halves
Wigan Athletic: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.67. Lincoln City: half-time lead 64%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Wigan Athletic: 46-60 (8 goals). Lincoln City: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, 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
Lincoln City are in 2nd place in the table and are demonstrating significantly better form than Wigan Athletic, who occupy 19th position. The visitors have earned 2.2 points per game in their last 5 matches with 3 wins and 2 draws, while the hosts have only 0.8 points per game with just 1 win. Lincoln City have a higher shooting efficiency (13% conversion vs 8% for Wigan) and a better goal difference in away matches (+1 GD) than Wigan at home (+3 GD, but with weaker form). Wigan fail to score in 42% of their home matches, which, given Lincoln's solid defense (38% clean sheets away), could be crucial. xG statistics show that Wigan generate slightly more than Lincoln away (1.36 vs 1.1), but current form and table position strongly favor the visitors. I predict a Lincoln City win or draw, with a higher probability for an away win.
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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 | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.41 |
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.
Lincoln City is 450% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Wigan Athletic · 2.2 pts / match - Lincoln City
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.
Lincoln City is 57% better for: goals scored per match.
1.07 goals / match - Wigan Athletic · 1.68 goals / match - Lincoln City
Lincoln City is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.22 goals / match - Wigan Athletic · 1.04 goals / match - Lincoln City
Wigan Athletic scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 matches).
Lincoln City scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 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 - Lincoln City
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.
Lincoln City is 110% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - Wigan Athletic · 2.18 pts / match - Lincoln City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 64% of matches and wins 57%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Wigan Athletic
Lincoln City
* 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 | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.30 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 48% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 68% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 81% | • 82% |
^ 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: Wigan Athletic 0 - 1 - 0 Lincoln City. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 0:1 Lincoln City. 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 Lincoln City?
Wigan Athletic score 1.07 goals per game on average and Lincoln City 1.68. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 54% of Lincoln City's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Lincoln City in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Lincoln City 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City?
The statistical background for Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City — 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.