Wigan v Plymouth prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Wigan v Plymouth, League One on Sat, 28 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 Plymouth in League One on Saturday 28 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).
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 three wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.29. Wigan have scored seven goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Wigan have conceded 15 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Eight of Plymouth’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Plymouth’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Plymouth have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.71. Plymouth have scored 18 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Plymouth have conceded 17 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs.
Wigan (24th) and Plymouth (fifth) are 12 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Plymouth the stronger side, 141 rating points above Wigan (Plymouth 1519, Wigan 1378, after at least 286 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Plymouth are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Wigan. The most recent meeting, on 10 March 2026, finished Wigan 0–3 Plymouth.
Team news
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.
Predicted Plymouth XI (4-4-2): M. Mahoney, W. Harding, A. Mitchell, M. Sorinola, J. Pleguezuelo, H. White, R. Curtis, O. Irow, T. Bakinson, A. Pepple, W. Evans — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Harvey White (3.8 per match over 14 appearances, two goals and three assists) and Alex Hartridge (3.6 per match over nine appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Plymouth’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Plymouth (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Harvey White averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 1234 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Alex Hartridge averages 2.5 tackles per 90 over 653 minutes, with a tackle 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 · DW Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Wigan 2 · draws 3 · Plymouth 1 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Wigan 1W 1D 3L · Plymouth 2W 0D 3L
Wigan v Plymouth (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 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 | Wigan for / against | Line | Plymouth for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.63 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.5 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.5 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.88 for · 15.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.13 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.75 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.25 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.38 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.38 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
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 |
Plymouth
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ross n 8 | 54.4 | 3.1 | 1 | — |
| R. Curtis n 8 | 72.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | — |
| M. Sorinola n 8 | 52.1 | 2.2 | 2.6 | — |
| B. Ibrahim n 8 | 40.3 | 2.2 | 0.6 | — |
| W. Evans n 8 | 84.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Oseni n 8 | 43.6 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| A. Pepple n 8 | 78.8 | 3 | 1 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 37.6 | 3 | 1.2 |
| X. Amaechi n 8 | 28.6 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| O. Irow n 8 | 66 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Oseni n 8 | 43.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 37.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| X. Amaechi n 8 | 28.6 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Pepple n 8 | 78.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| R. Curtis n 8 | 72.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. MacKenzie n 8 | 45 | 4 |
| X. Amaechi n 8 | 28.6 | 3.9 |
| B. Ibrahim n 8 | 40.3 | 3.6 |
| J. Edwards n 8 | 41.9 | 2.7 |
| M. Sorinola n 8 | 52.1 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Wigan v Plymouth — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-10 Wigan 0–3 Plymouth
- 2025-10-04 Plymouth 1–1 Wigan
- 2022-04-23 Wigan 1–1 Plymouth
- 2021-11-27 Plymouth 1–2 Wigan
- 2021-03-09 Plymouth 0–2 Wigan
- 2020-10-24 Wigan 1–1 Plymouth
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Plymouth?
- In their last 6 meetings, Wigan won 2, Plymouth won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Wigan and Plymouth?
- Recent form — Wigan 1W 1D 3L; Plymouth 2W 0D 3L.
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