Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 15 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Tuesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 3 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2002, with Wigan running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Wed 02 OctWigan3 - 1West BromLC
1992/1993Sat 24 AprWest Brom5 - 1WiganLD2
1992/1993Sat 17 OctWigan1 - 0West BromLD2
1991/1992Thu 26 DecWigan0 - 1West BromDIV3
1991/1992Sat 31 AugWest Brom1 - 1WiganDIV3

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. The Latics have scored 10 and conceded 2 during this period.

The Baggies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. While the Baggies have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wigan are holding the final promotion place in the Nationwide League Division One, and have accumulated 13 points from the 6 games they have played so far. West Brom are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 6 games giving them a return of 15 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan64119313
West Brom650112515

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Baggies, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
WiganUnbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
West Brom4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.