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

As Wigan prepare to host Lincoln City on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Brook, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Wigan, currently 20th in the standings with 34 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 21 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Lincoln City, sitting 2nd with 65 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Wigan and Lincoln City have favored Lincoln City, with Lincoln City claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Luton, Wigan recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Tickle, Murray, Fox, Kerr, Aimson, Borges Rodrigues, Wright, Moxon, Weir, Saydee, Taylor. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Lincoln City's last outing came against Northampton, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Wickens, Reach, Bradley, Hamer, Darikwa, McGrandles, Bayliss, House, Moylan, One, Draper. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Wigan are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Lincoln City are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. 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 plenty of goals: Wigan's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Lincoln City's games average 3.3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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