Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Plymouth Argyle exhibits decisively better form in their last five matches (3 wins, 1.8 points per game) compared to Wigan Athletic (2 wins, 1.4 points per game). The visitors hold a clear advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.59 goals per away game with a 13% conversion rate, whereas the hosts score a mere 0.94 goals at home with an 8% efficiency. Wigan occupies a disadvantageous 19th position in the table and has poor home form with 38% of matches lost, while 10th-placed Plymouth shows an identical percentage of wins and losses on the road (47%), which highlights their competitiveness. The xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.38 vs 1.33 for the hosts), and their higher average of shots on target (4.35 vs 3.63) confirms they are a greater threat in attack. Considering all factors, Plymouth Argyle has a realistic chance of securing three points in this clash.
Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wigan Athletic played Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 10 March 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Wigan Athletic: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Plymouth Argyle: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wigan Athletic scores 1.06 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.46 and concedes 1.46. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wigan Athletic 50%, Plymouth Argyle 49%. Over 2.5: Wigan Athletic 32%, Plymouth Argyle 51%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Plymouth Argyle has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.22. Wigan Athletic: 10.3 shots per match, Plymouth Argyle: 12.9.
Match halves
Wigan Athletic: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.62. Plymouth Argyle: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Wigan Athletic: 46-60 (8 goals). Plymouth Argyle: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 52%, 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
Plymouth Argyle exhibits decisively better form in their last five matches (3 wins, 1.8 points per game) compared to Wigan Athletic (2 wins, 1.4 points per game). The visitors hold a clear advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.59 goals per away game with a 13% conversion rate, whereas the hosts score a mere 0.94 goals at home with an 8% efficiency. Wigan occupies a disadvantageous 19th position in the table and has poor home form with 38% of matches lost, while 10th-placed Plymouth shows an identical percentage of wins and losses on the road (47%), which highlights their competitiveness. The xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.38 vs 1.33 for the hosts), and their higher average of shots on target (4.35 vs 3.63) confirms they are a greater threat in attack. Considering all factors, Plymouth Argyle has a realistic chance of securing three points 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
| Wigan Athletic | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.34 |
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Wigan Athletic · 2.4 pts / match - Plymouth Argyle
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 38% better for: goals scored per match.
1.06 goals / match - Wigan Athletic · 1.46 goals / match - Plymouth Argyle
Wigan Athletic is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Wigan Athletic · 1.46 goals / match - Plymouth Argyle
Wigan Athletic scores in 71% of matches (24 of 34 matches), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 35 matches).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 74% of matches (26 of 35 matches), while Wigan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 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 - Plymouth Argyle
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / match - Wigan Athletic · 1.31 pts / match - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wigan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
* 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 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Plymouth Argyle
* 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 | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.44 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 49% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 51% | • 51% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Plymouth Argyle. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Wigan Athletic 0:3 Plymouth Argyle. 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 Plymouth Argyle?
Wigan Athletic score 1.06 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.46. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Wigan Athletic's matches and 49% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Wigan Athletic and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Wigan Athletic have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle?
The statistical background for Wigan Athletic vs Plymouth Argyle — 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.