A thrilling fixture awaits in the England League One on 12.09.2026, as Sheffield Wednesday, with a slight edge, faces off against Wigan. Both teams are gearing up for an intense battle. Dive into our detailed match analysis for insights on player matchups, team strategies, and performance stats. Be sure to read our prediction for expert betting advice!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Wednesday | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13/6 | 12 |
| 2 | Huddersfield | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10/4 | 11 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13/6 | 9 |
| 22 | Doncaster | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6/8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7/12 | 3 |
| 24 | Wigan | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5/11 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan
Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Wigan | Sheffield Wednesday | 23.07.2022 | 4-1 |
| League One | Sheffield Wednesday | Wigan | 08.02.2022 | 1-0 |
| League One | Wigan | Sheffield Wednesday | 28.09.2021 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Wigan | Sheffield Wednesday | 28.01.2020 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | Wigan | 05.10.2019 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | Wigan | 19.01.2019 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Wigan | Sheffield Wednesday | 04.08.2018 | 3-2 |
| Championship | Wigan | Sheffield Wednesday | 03.02.2017 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | Wigan | 10.09.2016 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Wigan | Sheffield Wednesday | 30.12.2014 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Peterborough | Sheffield Wednesday | 05.09.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Wycombe | Sheffield Wednesday | 01.09.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Sheffield Wednesday | Bromley | 29.08.2026 | 7-2 |
| League Cup | Sheffield Wednesday | Wolves | 25.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| League One | Sheffield Wednesday | Bradford | 20.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| League One | Leyton Orient | Sheffield Wednesday | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Cup | Sheffield Wednesday | Bolton | 08.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Oldham | Sheffield Wednesday | 01.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Accrington ST | Sheffield Wednesday | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sheffield Wednesday | Preston | 18.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Wigan | Stockport County | 05.09.2026 | 0-4 |
| League One | Wigan | Milton Keynes Dons | 02.09.2026 | 3-1 |
| League One | AFC Wimbledon | Wigan | 30.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| League One | Wigan | Leyton Orient | 22.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| EFL Trophy | Wigan | Aston Villa U21 | 18.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| League One | Cambridge United | Wigan | 15.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Cup | Barnsley | Wigan | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grimsby | Wigan | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Southport | Wigan | 31.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Fylde | Wigan | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sheffield Wednesday VS Wigan
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan
htmlThere are some matches you just know are going to be one-sided. This is one of them. Sheffield Wednesday sit top of League One with a perfect 12 points from five games. Wigan arrive at Hillsborough rooted to the bottom, with just 3 points and a goal difference of minus six. The gap between these two sides right now is enormous.
Wednesday have been ruthless in front of goal this season. Thirteen goals scored in five games tells you everything. They put seven past Bromley and have won away at both Peterborough and Wycombe. This is a side that is firing on all cylinders and playing with genuine confidence.
The man to watch is J. Lowe. Four goals and an assist in five games. He is the heartbeat of this Wednesday attack. If Wigan cannot find a way to stop him early, this could turn ugly very quickly. L. Barry has three goals in just four appearances too. Wednesday have firepower all over the pitch.
Here's what you need to watch for and what the mainstream narrative might miss — Wigan just conceded four goals at home to Stockport last weekend. Four. At home. That is not just bad defending, that is a team in crisis. They have shipped eleven goals in five games. Against Wednesday's attack, this has the makings of a cricket score.
Don't be fooled by the head-to-head history showing some competitive games. Those matches were played in the Championship, when both clubs were at a similar level. Right now, Wigan are a League One bottom side in freefall. The friendly result from 2022, when Wigan won 4-1, means absolutely nothing today.
The betting implications here are crystal clear. Wednesday at 1.85 looks like genuine value for a team top of the league and in this form. The draw at 3.60 and Wigan at 3.75 reflect hope more than reality. I would also strongly consider the over 2.5 goals market, because both teams have been involved in high-scoring games, and Wednesday love to attack.
My bold prediction for this one: Wednesday win 4-1, Lowe gets on the scoresheet, and Wigan concede before half-time. The Owls are flying right now. Wigan simply do not have the tools to stop them.
Hillsborough is going to be rocking on matchday. Get your seat sorted. This one could be very special.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo | Portugal | 31 | Defender | 198 | 77 |
| Y. Valery | Tunisia | 27 | Defender | 185 | 85 |
| C. Slattery | England | 27 | Midfielder | 177 | 79 |
| L. Cooper | Scotland | 35 | Defender | 186 | 73 |
| B. Bannan | Scotland | 36 | Midfielder | 169 | 61 |
| L. Palmer | Scotland | 34 | Defender | 188 | 81 |
| C. Trueman | England | 30 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 74 |
| J. Lumley | England | 31 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 73 |
| B. Mitchell | England | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| J. Lowe | Jamaica | 32 | Attacker | 183 | 79 |
| R. James | England | 32 | Defender | 182 | 71 |
| M. Lowe | England | 29 | Defender | 175 | 74 |
| D. Keillor-Dunn | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 68 |
| L. Barry | England | 23 | Attacker | 174 | 63 |
| T. Onyango | England | 23 | Midfielder | 190 | 76 |
| J. Liongola | Burundi | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Swinkels | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| C. McNeill | England | 23 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| Ali Al Hamadi | Iraq | 24 | Attacker | 183 | 82 |
| Mason Paul James Burstow | England | 23 | Attacker | 188 cm | 79 kg |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Mellish | England | 28 | Defender | 188 | 88 |
| M. Fox | Wales | 32 | Defender | 185 cm | 78 kg |
| Callum Henry McManaman | England | 35 | Midfielder | 175 | 74 |
| J. Weir | England | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | 74 |
| M. Power | England | 33 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 77 kg |
| F. Murray | Scotland | 27 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| D. Costelloe | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Walsh | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 68 |
| F. Burns | England | 23 | Defender | 191 cm | 87 kg |
| J. Chilokoa-Mullen | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Perkins | England | 22 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| L. Harris | Wales | 21 | Midfielder | 177 | n/a |
| J. Whitworth | England | 22 | Goalkeeper | 179 | n/a |
| C. Barrett | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Carragher | England | 23 | Defender | 192 | n/a |
| A. Higgins | England | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Sze | England | 22 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
| R. Trevitt | England | 23 | Midfielder | 170 | 65 |
| Charlie Gray | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Watson | England | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan match odds
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