Wigan vs Barnsley

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Wigan host Barnsley in the England League One (matchday 15) on Saturday 14 November 2026, kick-off 16:00 WAT at DW Stadium in Wigan.

Wigan are 21st in the table with 11 points from 14 games (3-2-9), while Barnsley sit 23rd on 9 points. Only 2 points separate them. At home Wigan have won 3 of 7; Barnsley have won 1 of 6 on the road.

Wigan have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-L-W-D), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. Barnsley have one draw and four defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-L-L-D), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.

In their last 6 meetings Wigan have won 1, Barnsley 0, with 5 draws and an average of 1.8 goals per game. The most recent, in August 2026, finished Barnsley 1-1 Wigan.

Wigan average 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets and 8 games without scoring, usually in a 3-4-2-1. Barnsley average 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 3 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.

No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.

Bookmakers make Wigan the favourites: Wigan 2.30, draw 3.50, Barnsley 2.80 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.60 and under at 2.30. Both teams to score: yes 1.50, no 2.50.

Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 2.6 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 1.8 goals and recent form points to 2.9 goals a game.

League One table

Season stats

Odds (Bet365)

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Data: API-Football · updated 13 Nov 2026, 22:31. Please gamble responsibly (18+).