Northampton Town vs Wigan Athletic – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:3
06/04/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 42
  • Referee: Chilowicz A. (Usa)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.161.03
Ball possession
61%39%
Total shots
710
Shots on target
33
Big chances
31
Corner kicks
28
Passes
79% (380/483)64% (196/304)
Yellow cards
02
Expected goals (xG)
1.161.03
xG on target (xGOT)
1.331.89
Total shots
710
Shots on target
33
Shots off target
12
Blocked shots
35
Shots inside the box
48
Shots outside the box
32
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
31
Corner kicks
28
Touches in opposition box
2329
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
12
Free kicks
137
Passes
79% (380/483)64% (196/304)
Long passes
37% (23/62)31% (23/74)
Passes in final third
66% (76/115)56% (89/159)
Crosses
15% (4/26)16% (4/25)
Expected assists (xA)
0.971.15
Throw ins
2620
Fouls
713
Tackles
45% (5/11)50% (8/16)
Duels won
5343
Clearances
3627
Interceptions
611
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
12
xGOT faced
1.891.33
Goals prevented
-0.110.33

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 2)
  • 14', Carragher J. 🟨,
  • 15', 0 - 1, Wright C. , Smith M. (A),
  • 45', 0 - 2, Guthrie J. (Own goal),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 46', Hoskins S. , Eaves T. ,
  • 46', McGeehan C. , Fornah T. ,
  • 66', Jacobs M. , Edwards K. ,
  • 72', Costelloe D. , Vickers C. ,
  • 78', Edwards K. , Guinness-Walker N. ,
  • 78', Taylor T. , Perkins J. ,
  • 80', 1 - 2, Evans J. , McAdam K. (A),
  • 83', Wright C. 🟨,
  • 85', Taylor J. , Saydee C. ,
  • 88', 1 - 3, Aimson W. ,
  • 90', Carragher J. , Hungbo J. ,
  • 90', Wright C. , Fox M. ,

Chances of winning


Northampton Town
28%
Draw
29.2%
Wigan Athletic
42.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
31% 29% 40%

Our Initial ML Estimation

30.7% 28.7% 40.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Northampton Town has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3%)
  • Wigan Athletic has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Northampton Town than the current prediction. (+2.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Wigan Athletic than the current prediction. (-2.4%)
  • Northampton Town - Wigan Athletic Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.31
    (3.05)
    3.21
    (3.25)
    2.21
    (2.36)
    6.6%
    (5.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Northampton Town - Wigan Athletic?
  • Users Predictions: 11 users predict this event. Northampton will win (votes: 7 - 63.6%). Wigan will win (votes: 2 - 18.2%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 18.2%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Northampton: 35.2%92%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 23 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two and 20).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northampton won 0.
    • Northampton has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • In recent matches, Wigan has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Northampton may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Northampton has had a series of away games.
    • Wigan could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Northampton: List E. (Inactive) Shaw L. (Knee Injury) Wormleighton J. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Wigan: Hunt J. (Injury) Mabaya I. (Achilles Tendon Injury) McHugh H. (Inactive) Rogers J. (Injury) Trevitt R. (Thigh Injury)
    • There are questionable in Northampton: Edwards K. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Wigan: Adeeko B. (Inactive) Francois T. (Inactive)
    • We predict that Wigan will win today's game, with odds of 2.28.
    • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Northampton won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 8:14. (average 0.9:1.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Northampton won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 2:4. (average 0.5:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Northampton Town - Wigan Athletic were as follows:
    02.08.2025 Wigan Athletic - Northampton Town 3:1
    03.05.2025 Northampton Town - Wigan Athletic 1:1
    26.11.2024 Wigan Athletic - Northampton Town 2:1
    13.01.2024 Northampton Town - Wigan Athletic 1:1
    12.08.2023 Wigan Athletic - Northampton Town 2:1
    Latest results of Northampton Town
    Latest results of Wigan Athletic
    English League One Table
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    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 463110589:4148103
    2Cardiff ✔ 462710990:504091
    3Stockport County4622111371:581377
    4Bradford City4622111358:51777
    5Bolton ✔ 461918970:521875
    6Stevenage4621121349:46375
    7Luton4621111468:561274
    8Plymouth462271775:631273
    9Huddersfield4618131574:641067
    10Mansfield4616171362:501265
    11Wycombe4617121769:581163
    12Reading4616151564:60463
    13Blackpool461792054:65-1160
    14Doncaster461792050:69-1960
    15Barnsley4615141768:73-559
    16Wigan4614141849:58-956
    17Burton4613151850:60-1054
    18Peterborough461582364:68-453
    19AFC Wimbledon461582351:72-2153
    20Leyton Orient4614102259:71-1252
    21Exeter4612132152:61-949
    22Port Vale ✔ 4610122436:61-2542
    23Rotherham ✔ 4610112541:71-3041
    24Northampton ✔ 46982939:74-3535

          Promotion ~ Championship
          Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
          Relegation ~ League Two

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Championship
    Cardiff is Qualified for Championship
    Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
    Port Vale is Relegated to League Two
    Rotherham is Relegated to League Two
    Northampton is Relegated to League Two