Reading vs Wigan Athletic – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:0
28/03/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 40
  • Referee: Copeland S. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.500.43
Ball possession
46%54%
Total shots
136
Shots on target
51
Big chances
40
Corner kicks
39
Passes
77% (320/414)80% (375/468)
Expected goals (xG)
1.500.43
xG on target (xGOT)
1.700.23
Total shots
136
Shots on target
51
Shots off target
51
Blocked shots
34
Shots inside the box
84
Shots outside the box
52
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
10
Big chances
40
Corner kicks
39
Touches in opposition box
1821
Accurate through passes
11
Offsides
22
Free kicks
814
Passes
77% (320/414)80% (375/468)
Long passes
25% (17/67)31% (17/54)
Passes in final third
56% (40/71)71% (93/131)
Crosses
50% (6/12)9% (3/32)
Expected assists (xA)
1.300.91
Throw ins
2129
Fouls
148
Tackles
80% (8/10)38% (3/8)
Duels won
4533
Clearances
3414
Interceptions
156
Errors leading to shot
02
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
12
xGOT faced
0.231.70
Goals prevented
0.23-0.30

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 0)
  • 9', 1 - 0, Ehibhatiomhan K. , Doyle K. (A),
  • 19', 2 - 0, Aimson W. (Own goal),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Moxon O. , Smith M. ,
  • 46', Llyton C. , Carragher J. ,
  • 46', Doyle K. , Lane P. ,
  • 63', 3 - 0, Ehibhatiomhan K. ,
  • 67', Bettoni H. , Hungbo J. ,
  • 78', Kyerewaa D. , Roberts H. ,
  • 82', Wright C. , Vickers C. ,
  • 82', Borges Rodrigues R. , Costelloe D. ,
  • 87', Nyambe R. , Yiadom A. ,
  • 87', Ehibhatiomhan K. , Keane W. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Reading
40%
Draw
29.6%
Wigan Athletic
30.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
42.2% 28.4% 29.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

42.9% 28.9% 28.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Reading has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.2%)
  • Wigan Athletic has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Reading than the current prediction. (+2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Wigan Athletic than the current prediction. (-1.6%)
  • Reading - Wigan Athletic Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.34
    (2.21)
    3.14
    (3.29)
    3.08
    (3.17)
    6.9%
    (7.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Reading - Wigan Athletic?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 3.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Reading will win (17 of 20 users predict this - 85%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 69.35%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 8 and 19).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Reading won 4.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Recently, Reading has had a series of away games.
    • Reading is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Reading: Elliott B. (Thigh Injury) Kyerewaa D. (Injury) O'Mahony M. (Knee Injury) Roberts H. (Hamstring Injury) Ward B. (Leg 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 Reading: Rinomhota A. (Personal Reasons)
    • There are questionable in Wigan: Adeeko B. (Inactive)
    • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Reading won 9 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 25:24. (average 1.3:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Reading won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 10:12. (average 1.1:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Reading - Wigan Athletic were as follows:
    10.02.2026 Wigan Athletic - Reading 1:2
    01.03.2025 Wigan Athletic - Reading 1:2
    17.08.2024 Reading - Wigan Athletic 2:0
    20.01.2024 Wigan Athletic - Reading 1:0
    23.12.2023 Reading - Wigan Athletic 2:0
    Latest results of Reading
    17.03.2026 Burton Albion - Reading 1:2
    14.03.2026 Reading - Plymouth Argyle 2:2
    10.03.2026 Mansfield Town - Reading 1:0
    07.03.2026 Luton Town - Reading 2:3
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    12Barnsley4014121463:65-254
    13Mansfield4013141350:43753
    14Doncaster421581943:64-2153
    15Wigan4213131646:56-1052
    16Peterborough411562060:58251
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