Wigan v Barnsley prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Wigan v Barnsley, League One on Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Wigan host Barnsley in League One on Saturday 14 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Wigan have scored six goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Barnsley are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Wigan are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Barnsley, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
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%). At home, Wigan have four wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.25. Wigan have conceded 13 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
10 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Barnsley have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 1.71. Barnsley have scored nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Barnsley have conceded 17 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Wigan (24th) and Barnsley (21st) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Wigan the stronger side, 32 rating points above Barnsley (Wigan 1385, Barnsley 1353, after at least 244 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 8 August 2026, finished Barnsley 1–1 Wigan.
Team news
Predicted Wigan XI (3-4-2-1): J. Whitworth, F. Burns, J. Carragher, J. Mellish, J. Weir, M. Power, R. Walsh, C. Gray, F. Murray, C. Barrett, 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.
Predicted Barnsley XI (4-2-3-1): R. Ravenhill, A. Kay, C. O'Riordan, T. Noslin, S. Gale, P. Kelly, C. McGeehan, R. Cleary, J. Bland, L. Alker, M. Kirk — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Kay (5.5 per match over 12 appearances, two assists) and Reyes Cleary (5.0 per match over 12 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Barnsley’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Barnsley (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Kay averages 3.2 tackles per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Reyes Cleary averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 924 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 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 · DW Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Wigan 1 · draws 5 · Barnsley 0 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Wigan 1W 1D 3L · Barnsley 0W 2D 3L
Wigan v Barnsley (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 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 | Wigan for / against | Line | Barnsley for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.5 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.88 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.5 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 19.25 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.88 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.63 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.25 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 14.13 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
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 |
Barnsley
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Touré n 8 | 38.3 | 4.1 | 1.2 | — |
| Noah Philip Town n 6 | 17.3 | 2.6 | 0 | — |
| T. Adeyemo n 8 | 77.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 | — |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 46.4 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| Leo Farrell n 8 | 22.3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 79.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 46.4 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| M. Kirk n 8 | 50.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 59.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| T. Noslin n 8 | 81.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 79.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| C. McGeehan n 8 | 84.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Clayton Taylor n 8 | 26.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| B. Touré n 8 | 38.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Vimal Yoganathan n 8 | 67.9 | 3.1 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| Ziyad Mallah n 8 | 67.4 | 2.3 |
| T. Noslin n 8 | 81.3 | 2.2 |
| Luke William Alker n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kieran Flavell n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Rogan Ravenhill n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Wigan v Barnsley — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-08 Barnsley 1–1 Wigan
- 2026-03-17 Barnsley 1–1 Wigan
- 2026-01-01 Wigan 1–1 Barnsley
- 2025-03-29 Wigan 1–1 Barnsley
- 2024-11-23 Barnsley 0–1 Wigan
- 2024-08-13 Wigan 1–1 Barnsley
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Barnsley?
- In their last 6 meetings, Wigan won 1, Barnsley won 0 and there were 5 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Wigan and Barnsley?
- Recent form — Wigan 1W 1D 3L; Barnsley 0W 2D 3L.
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