Preston North End and Wigan face each other on Friday 01.09.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a FA Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Preston North End's home ground, the Deepdale Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Preston North End and Wigan, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Preston North End preview
Preston North End heads into the match with the following record in the FA Cup: in 0 matches, PNE secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Preston North End's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Preston North End has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 39 goals, of which 0 were scored in the FA Cup, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Lewis Dobbin, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lewis Dobbin has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Preston North End has conceded 0 goals in the FA Cup (an average of 0 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Wigan preview
Wigan comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the FA Cup. They have secured 0 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses.
The Latics's attack has been highly effective, scoring 33 goals during this period. Of that total, 3 were netted in the FA Cup, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.03.
The Latics's offensive system is led by Fraser Murray, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Christain Saydee. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.16 per match.
Head to head: Preston North End vs Wigan
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Preston North End
England - FA Cup
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| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
Wigan Athletic
England - FA Cup
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