Doncaster v Wigan prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Doncaster v Wigan, League One on Sat, 26 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Doncaster host Wigan in League One on Saturday 26 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Wigan have scored six goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Wigan are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Doncaster, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Six of Doncaster’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of Doncaster’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Doncaster have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 0.75 and conceding 1.50. Doncaster have scored 10 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Doncaster have conceded 11 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Five of Wigan’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in four of Wigan’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Wigan have no wins, three draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.38 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 1.13. Wigan have conceded 13 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Doncaster (17th) and Wigan (24th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Doncaster the stronger side, 24 rating points above Wigan (Doncaster 1402, Wigan 1378, after at least 276 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 24 January 2026, finished Doncaster 3–3 Wigan.
Team news
Predicted Doncaster XI (3-4-2-1): T. Simkin, N. Byrne, S. Grehan, J. McGrath, R. Gotts, G. Broadbent, O. Bailey, L. Ayinde, I. Hutchinson, T. O'Reilly, A. May — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jack Senior (4.5 per match over nine appearances, two goals and one assist) and Alfie May (3.6 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and one assist) have been Doncaster’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Doncaster (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jack Senior averages 2.5 tackles per 90 over 816 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last nine appearances. Alfie May averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 1011 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Wigan XI (4-2-3-1): J. Whitworth, F. Burns, J. Carragher, M. Fox, A. Harris, J. Weir, C. Gray, M. Power, R. Walsh, F. Murray, S. Perkins — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joseph Whitworth (4.3 per match over seven appearances) and Max Power (3.6 per match over nine appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Wigan’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Wigan (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joseph Whitworth averages 4.5 saves per 90 over 540 minutes, with two or more saves in six of the last six appearances. Max Power averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 815 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League One · Eco-Power Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Doncaster 0 · draws 1 · Wigan 5 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Doncaster 2W 0D 3L · Wigan 1W 1D 3L
Doncaster v Wigan (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Doncaster for / against | Line | Wigan for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.63 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.13 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.38 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.88 for · 15.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.25 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.38 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.5 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.38 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Doncaster
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Thomas n 8 | 28.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | — |
| Bayley McCann n 8 | 26.3 | 2.6 | 1.7 | — |
| T. O'Reilly n 8 | 61.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | — |
| D. Robinson n 8 | 44.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | — |
| L. Ayinde n 8 | 52.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Hutchinson n 8 | 46.4 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| A. May n 8 | 83.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| J. Thomas n 8 | 28.9 | 1.6 | 0 |
| H. Adelakun n 8 | 36.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| L. Ayinde n 8 | 52.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. McCann n 6 | 38.2 | 0 | 0.8 |
| A. May n 8 | 83.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| I. Hutchinson n 8 | 46.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| J. Senior n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| L. Ayinde n 8 | 52.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Nixon n 8 | 52 | 3 |
| J. Senior n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
| J. Thomas n 8 | 28.9 | 1.9 |
| D. Robinson n 8 | 44.6 | 1.8 |
| R. Gotts n 8 | 88.6 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Simkin n 8 | 90 | 3.2 |
Wigan
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Saydee n 8 | 24.8 | 4.1 | 2.7 | — |
| K. Miller n 6 | 22.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 | — |
| S. Perkins n 8 | 47.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | — |
| R. Walsh n 8 | 60.8 | 2.2 | 3.9 | — |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 49.5 | 2 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akeel Higgins n 8 | 27.1 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| B. Burrows n 7 | 49.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| D. Costelloe n 8 | 67.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| S. Perkins n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 | 0 |
| C. Sze n 8 | 27.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Saydee n 8 | 24.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| D. Costelloe n 8 | 67.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Akeel Higgins n 8 | 27.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Weir n 8 | 89.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| B. Burrows n 7 | 49.6 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Chilokoa-Mullen n 4 | 65 | 2.8 |
| Charlie Gray n 8 | 65.9 | 2.2 |
| B. Burrows n 7 | 49.6 | 2.1 |
| Akeel Higgins n 8 | 27.1 | 2.1 |
| K. Miller n 6 | 22.3 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth n 8 | 90 | 3.6 |
| J. Walsh n 8 | 90.6 | 3.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Doncaster v Wigan — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-24 Doncaster 3–3 Wigan
- 2025-09-13 Wigan 3–0 Doncaster
- 2022-01-15 Doncaster 1–2 Wigan
- 2021-09-11 Wigan 2–1 Doncaster
- 2021-04-10 Doncaster 1–4 Wigan
- 2020-10-03 Wigan 1–0 Doncaster
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Wigan?
- In their last 6 meetings, Doncaster won 0, Wigan won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Doncaster and Wigan?
- Recent form — Doncaster 2W 0D 3L; Wigan 1W 1D 3L.
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