History of the Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers fixture
Bolton Wanderers pack their bags to visit Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Trotters have recorded 7 wins, and Wigan Athletic have come away with 8 victories.
The previous match played between the two at JJB Stadium was within the last three years, in October 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 11 Feb | Bolton Wdrs. | 1 - 2 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 15 Oct | Wigan Ath. | 1-3 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 16 Feb | Wigan Ath. | 0 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 05 Jan | Bolton Wdrs. | 1 - 1 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | Wigan Ath. | 1 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 13 Mar | Bolton Wdrs. | 4 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Wigan Athletic are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Latics's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Bolton Wanderers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Trotters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.
Wigan Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Skybet Championship, showing a record of 22 points from their 18 games played so far,
Bolton Wanderers see themselves just below half way in the Skybet Championship, showing a record of 22 points from their 19 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Athletic | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 9 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
The away form of the Trotters has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Wigan Athletic. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Wigan Athletic | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 7 most recent games. |
| Bolton Wanderers | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
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