Burton Albion v Wigan result

Full-time · Burton Albion 2–1 Wigan

League One · · Pirelli Stadium

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Burton Albion 2–1 Wigan — Burton Albion won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Burton Albion beat Wigan 2–1 at Pirelli Stadium in League One on Tuesday 3 October. Wigan have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Burton Albion came from behind: Wigan led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Wigan: C. Hughes (44’); Burton Albion: Joe Powell (68’, 84’ pen). B. Lubala (89’) was sent off.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Burton Albion 0.00, Wigan 0.00, from 15 shots to 12 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Burton Albion: B. Lubala (22’), Joshua Gordon (26’), B. Lubala (89’) and M. Bennett (90+3’); Wigan: Babajide Adeeko (21’), Sean Clare (57’) and Stephen Humphrys (88’).

What it changes

Burton Albion are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Wigan have lost their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Joe Powell (Burton Albion) 12.6, Steven Seddon (Burton Albion) 5.3 and Ryan Sweeney (Burton Albion) 4.5 led the match.

Next up

Burton Albion next host Leyton Orient on 24 October 2026.

Wigan next travel to Huddersfield on 24 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Burton Albion: Burton Albion v Leyton Orient, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Wigan: Huddersfield v Wigan, Saturday 24 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Burton Albion 2–1 Wigan · League One
  • Venue: Pirelli Stadium · Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire
  • Referee: S. Gill
  • Head-to-head (last 4): Burton Albion 0 · draws 2 · Wigan 2 · 2.75 goals/game
  • Recent form: Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L · Wigan 1W 0D 4L

Burton Albion 2–1 Wigan (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

0.75 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.63 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
2.43 / 3.4
Corners
against 5 / 3.6 · 0 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 5 matches
2.86 / 3
Shots on target
against 6.14 / 5.6 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 5 matches
3.43 / 2.4
Cards
against 1.29 / 2.2 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 5 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 30 September 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 30 September 2023. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBurton Albion for / againstLineWigan for / against
Goals scored
0.75 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
2.43 for · 5 against n 7
9.5standard
3.4 for · 3.6 against n 5
Shots
8.57 for · 14.71 against n 7
19.5standard
8.2 for · 17.2 against n 5
Shots on target
2.86 for · 6.14 against n 7
8.5standard
3 for · 5.6 against n 5
Fouls committed
12 for · 8.57 against n 7
21.5standard
10.6 for · 13.6 against n 5
Cards shown
3.43 for · 1.29 against n 7
3.5standard
2.4 for · 2.2 against n 5
Burton Albion
Burton Albion — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 30 September 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Bennett n 843.4
2.95/3
1.86/1
—
B. Lubala n 857.9
2.35/4
1.46/1
—
J. Gordon n 838.3
2.13/3
1.24/0
—
J. Walker n 837.3
2.14/2
00/0
—
R. Harper n 847.8
1.95/3
0.52/0
—
Burton Albion — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 30 September 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Gordon n 838.3
2.13/3
0.92/1
J. Walker n 837.3
1.22/1
0.91/1
K. Baah n 840
1.14/0
0.83/0
J. Brayford n 890
15/1
0.32/0
M. Carayol n 833.8
12/1
00/0
Burton Albion — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 30 September 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Bennett n 843.4
0.31/0
00/0
K. Baah n 840
0.31/0
00/0
J. Walker n 837.3
0.31/0
00/0
M. Helm n 875.1
0.11/0
0.11/0
S. Seddon n 870.9
0.21/0
00/0
Burton Albion — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 30 September 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Caprice n 863.8
2.35/2
S. Seddon n 870.9
2.16/3
J. Moon n 882.8
26/5
M. Carayol n 833.8
25/1
S. Hughes n 890
1.86/5
Wigan
Wigan — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 30 September 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Sze n 621.5
4.93/3
2.82/2
—
Callum Henry McManaman n 838.3
2.46/2
1.84/2
—
S. Smith n 839.1
26/1
1.73/2
—
M. Smith n 888
1.75/3
1.46/3
—
C. Wyke n 878.4
1.66/1
1.97/5
—
Wigan — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 30 September 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Jordan Jones n 827.6
25/0
00/0
J. Smith n 836.3
1.93/2
0.92/1
C. Wyke n 878.4
1.75/5
1.15/3
S. Humphrys n 865.4
1.76/3
14/2
T. Aasgaard n 868.6
1.66/3
14/1
Wigan — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 30 September 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Humphrys n 865.4
0.52/1
0.21/0
C. Wyke n 878.4
0.63/1
00/0
M. Godo n 468
0.31/0
0.31/0
J. Magennis n 821.1
0.51/0
00/0
T. Pearce n 883.4
00/0
0.43/0
Wigan — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 30 September 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Clare n 871.3
37/5
J. Balagizi n 855.6
2.87/5
M. Godo n 468
22/2
T. Pearce n 883.4
1.88/4
B. Adeeko n 878.1
1.77/3

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Burton AlbionWigan
51%Possession49%
15Shots12
5Shots on target1
7Shots off target4
3Blocked shots7
8Shots inside the box8
2Corners4
0Offsides1
14Fouls16
4Yellow cards3
1Red cards0
0Saves3
386Passes373
74%Pass accuracy75%

Burton Albion player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Crocombe9000000006.2
T. Hamer9000002107
S. Hughes9000001006.9
R. Sweeney9000201107.5
S. Seddon9000102307.5
A. Oshilaja9000001106.9
J. Powell9020332209.2
M. Helm9000101107.3
K. Baah8900101407
B. Lubala89002100RY6.5
J. Gordon72002101Y6.6
M. Bennett sub18000000Y6.3
J. Caprice sub10000000–

Wigan player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Tickle9000000006.2
C. Hughes9010210007
K. Watts9000000006.3
S. Clare90000023Y6.5
L. Shaw9000000206.9
C. Lang9000101006.9
O. Rekik8500000006.7
T. Pearce7500002307
J. Magennis7500000006.3
Callum Henry McManaman6500100006.7
B. Adeeko45000000Y6.2
J. Balagizi sub4500001006.3
M. Godo sub2500000006.3
S. Sessegnon sub1500101006.7
S. Humphrys sub15000000Y6.3
T. Aasgaard sub1400000006.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Burton Albion v Wigan — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Burton AlbionLLWDD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 0.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
WiganLLWLL
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 4
Burton Albion 0 · 2 draws · Wigan 2 · 2.75 goals/game
  • 2022-04-12 Burton Albion 0–0 Wigan
  • 2021-10-30 Wigan 2–0 Burton Albion
  • 2021-04-24 Wigan 1–1 Burton Albion
  • 2020-12-29 Burton Albion 3–4 Wigan
League standing · 2023/24
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Burton Albion#20 pos46 pts46 pl-28 GD
Wigan#12 pos62 pts46 pl+7 GD
Goals per game
Burton Albion scored0.85
Wigan scored1.37
Burton Albion conceded1.46
Wigan conceded1.22

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Wigan?
In their last 4 meetings, Burton Albion won 0, Wigan won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.75 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Burton Albion and Wigan?
Recent form — Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L; Wigan 1W 0D 4L.

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