Reading v Wigan prediction
Team pages: Reading · Wigan · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Reading v Wigan, League One on Sat, 16 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Reading host Wigan in League One on Saturday 16 January (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Reading have scored 22 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Wigan have scored six goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Form and the table
Eight of Reading’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Reading’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Reading have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 1.29. Reading have conceded 12 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
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 four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.43 points per game, scoring 0.43 and conceding 1.00. Wigan have conceded 13 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Reading (seventh) and Wigan (24th) are eight points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Reading the stronger side, 190 rating points above Wigan (Reading 1575, Wigan 1385, after at least 148 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 17 October 2026, finished Wigan 1–0 Reading.
Team news
Predicted Reading XI (4-2-3-1): J. Pereira, U. Godwin-Malife, P. O'Connor, B. Ward, H. Roberts, L. Wing, P. Lane, A. Rinomhota, K. Lisbie, G. Earthy, J. Marriott — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jack Marriott (5.2 per match over eight appearances, eight goals) and Benn David Ward (4.1 per match over 11 appearances, one goal) have been Reading’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Reading (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jack Marriott averages 4.5 shots per 90 over 542 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last eight appearances. Benn David Ward averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 1001 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Wigan XI (4-2-3-1): J. Whitworth, F. Burns, J. Carragher, J. Mellish, M. Fox, J. Weir, M. Power, R. Walsh, C. Gray, F. Murray, S. Perkins — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joseph Whitworth (4.3 per match over six 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 4.6 saves per 90 over 450 minutes, with two or more saves in five of the last five 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 · Select Car Leasing Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Reading 4 · draws 0 · Wigan 2 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Reading 2W 2D 1L · Wigan 1W 1D 3L
Reading 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 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Reading for / against | Line | Wigan for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.5 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.88 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.38 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.25 for · 3.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.88 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.38 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.25 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.38 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Reading
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ahmed n 8 | 64.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | — |
| Kyreece Lisbie n 8 | 72.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 | — |
| Benn David Ward n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 0.9 | — |
| J. Marriott n 8 | 67.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 | — |
| A. Rinomhota n 8 | 77.5 | 1.6 | 2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Marriott n 8 | 67.8 | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| J. Brown n 8 | 22.9 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Kyreece Lisbie n 8 | 72.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| L. Wing n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| J. Stokes n 8 | 79.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Brown n 8 | 22.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| J. Marriott n 8 | 67.8 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Kyreece Lisbie n 8 | 72.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| D. Kyerewaa n 8 | 17.1 | 0 | 0.7 |
| J. Stokes n 8 | 79.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Rinomhota n 8 | 77.5 | 2.3 |
| D. Kyerewaa n 8 | 17.1 | 2 |
| A. Ahmed n 8 | 64.3 | 1.9 |
| H. Roberts n 8 | 78 | 1.7 |
| L. Wing n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Pereira n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Wigan
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Saydee n 8 | 21.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 | — |
| K. Miller n 5 | 25.4 | 2.8 | 1.4 | — |
| S. Perkins n 8 | 47.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | — |
| R. Walsh n 8 | 67.3 | 1.8 | 3.2 | — |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 46.1 | 1.7 | 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 6 | 44 | 2.4 | 1 |
| D. Costelloe n 8 | 67.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| S. Perkins n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 | 0 |
| J. Weir n 8 | 88 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Hogan n 8 | 37 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| D. Costelloe n 8 | 67.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Akeel Higgins n 8 | 27.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Weir n 8 | 88 | 0.3 | 0 |
| B. Burrows n 6 | 44 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Burrows n 6 | 44 | 2.7 |
| J. Chilokoa-Mullen n 3 | 56.7 | 2.6 |
| Charlie Gray n 7 | 67.9 | 2.5 |
| Akeel Higgins n 8 | 27.1 | 2.1 |
| K. Miller n 5 | 25.4 | 2.1 |
| 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 Reading v Wigan — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-10-17 Wigan 1–0 Reading
- 2026-03-28 Reading 3–0 Wigan
- 2026-02-10 Wigan 1–2 Reading
- 2025-03-01 Wigan 1–2 Reading
- 2024-08-17 Reading 2–0 Wigan
- 2024-01-20 Wigan 1–0 Reading
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Wigan?
- In their last 6 meetings, Reading won 4, Wigan won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Reading and Wigan?
- Recent form — Reading 2W 2D 1L; Wigan 1W 1D 3L.
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