Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday, 12/09/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited vs Wigan Athletic Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Athletic

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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Over 8.5 Corners

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

Based on our analysis, Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Athletic looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.

The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.

👉 Our prediction is: Wigan Athletic win or draw

We feel strongly about Wigan Athletic's chances of leaving with a point, or maybe even more. That is why our betting tip is Wigan Athletic to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

Wigan Athletic has shown considerable courage and determination in their recent away performances, while Sheffield Wednesday's form has not been the most convincing. So while an away win might be too much to ask for, Wigan Athletic is more than capable of collecting a point in this match.

The Owls preview

Sheffield Wednesday comes into the match having played 5 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.4 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 14 draws, and 36 losses.

Sheffield Wednesday's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 2.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.82.

The offence system of Sheffield Wednesday is led by Jamal Lowe as the top scorer of the season. The jamaican forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Barry Bannan, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 104 goals conceded in 57 matches, resulting in an average of 1.82.

The Latics preview

On the other hand, Wigan Athletic comes into the match having played 5 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 0.6 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 18 draws, and 26 losses.

Wigan Athletic's attack has scored 66 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.05.

The offence system of Wigan Athletic is led by Callum Wright as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Fraser Murray, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 2.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 86 goals conceded in 63 matches, resulting in an average of 1.37.

Head to head: Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan Athletic

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Home Team

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Sheffield Wednesday

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W L L

1.8

Home W L L W W

1.8

Away W W W L L

1.8

Away Team

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Wigan Athletic

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L L W

1.2

Home L W L W L

1.2

Away L L D L D

0.4

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Published on 9 September 2026, at 20:07 Last updated on 9 September 2026, at 20:07
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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