History of the Wigan Athletic v Southampton fixture
Southampton face a trip to Wigan Athletic at Robin Park on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Southampton | 0 - 2 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
| 1985/1986 | Sat 25 Jan | Southampton | 3 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Wigan Athletic's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Latics have scored 5, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.
Southampton's away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Saints's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Wigan Athletic are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 20 points from their 24 games thus far.
Southampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 23 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Athletic | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Southampton | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Saints out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Wigan Athletic. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Wigan Athletic | Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. |
| Southampton | Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here