Peterborough vs Wigan: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Peterborough United prepare to host Wigan on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:01, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Peterborough United, currently 12th in the standings with 38 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 20 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Wigan, sitting 20th with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Peterborough United and Wigan have favored Wigan, with Wigan claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Huddersfield, Peterborough United recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bass, Johnston, Nevett, Lees, Dornelly, Khela, Collins, Lisbie, O'Brien-Brady, Hayes, Leonard. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Wigan's last outing came against Lincoln City, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Tickle, Fox, Aimson, Carragher, Weir, Wright, Smith, Moxon, Murray, Asamoah, Taylor. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Peterborough United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Peterborough United and Wigan are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Peterborough United's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Wigan's games average 2.1 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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