Thursday , 2 July 2026

Burton Albion FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Burton Albion FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Wigan Athletic FC
Tue 29 Apr 2025 · 18:45 UTC Pirelli Stadium 3,506 HT 45' · FT 45'
Rumarn Burrell 57' 1–0
1–1 90+6' Ronan Darcy
Mason Bennett 60' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Burton Albion FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren Drysdale
  • Assistant 1 Grant Taylor
  • Assistant 2 Thomas Harty

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

2
4
4
Burton Albion FC 10 games · Avg 2.4 goals Wigan Athletic FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-29 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2025-01-21 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC 2024-03-29 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Burton Albion FC 2023-10-03 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2022-04-12 Burton Albion FC 0–0 Wigan Athletic FC

Recent Form

Burton Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Wigan Athletic FC H 1–1 D
26 Apr Cambridge United FC H 2–1 W
21 Apr Birmingham City FC H 1–2 L
18 Apr Exeter City FC A 0–0 D
12 Apr Huddersfield Town AFC H 3–0 W
05 Apr Wrexham AFC A 0–3 L
Wigan Athletic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Burton Albion FC A 1–1 D
26 Apr Blackpool FC H 1–1 D
21 Apr Rotherham United FC H 1–0 W
18 Apr Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–0 W
12 Apr Wrexham AFC H 0–0 D
08 Apr Exeter City FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Burton Albion FC Wigan Athletic FC
#17 Position #16
54 Points 56
46 Played 46
13 / 15 / 18 W / D / L 14 / 14 / 18
50 Scored 49
60 Conceded 58
-10 GD -9
1.17 PPG 1.22
28% Win % 30%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
30% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Wigan Athletic FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' The 23-year-old Harry McHugh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Wigan Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' Luke Robinson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Burton Albion FC so far.
  • 30' Burton Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jack Armer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
  • 45' Wigan Athletic FC is showing some good football. However, Wigan Athletic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 46' Mason Bennett is replacing Jon Bodvarsson for the Burton Albion FC side.
  • 51' Toby Sibbick has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Burton Albion FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 57' Magnificent from Rumarn Burrell! That is 11 goals in 21 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mason Bennett on 60.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Jensen Weir as he leaves the pitch. Harry McHugh steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
  • 66' Wigan Athletic FC ring the changes. Jon Mellish has done his job and it is now time for Ronan Darcy to step up.
  • 69' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Ryan Sweeney exits the field as Jason Sraha enters on 69.
  • 74' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
  • 84' Burton Albion FC have won 418 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 85' Anthony Forde is ready to make an impact after coming on for Charlie Webster at the 85 minute mark.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Burton Albion FC. Rumarn Burrell is replaced by Fabio Tavares.
  • The points are shared — Burton Albion FC 1-1 Wigan Athletic FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Burton Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Bowyer

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ryan Lowe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joe Powell 3
Kyle Joseph 3
Rumarn Burrell 2
Will Keane 2
John Brayford 2
James McClean 1
Curtis Tilt 1
Charlie Hughes 1

Head to Head

2025-04-29 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2025-01-21 Wigan Athletic FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC 2024-03-29 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Burton Albion FC 2023-10-03 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2022-04-12 Burton Albion FC 0–0 Wigan Athletic FC

Burton Albion FC Form

2025-04-29 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2025-04-26 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC W 2025-04-21 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Birmingham City FC L 2025-04-18 Exeter City FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC D 2025-04-12 Burton Albion FC 3–0 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2025-04-05 Wrexham AFC 3–0 Burton Albion FC L

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2025-04-29 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2025-04-26 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Blackpool FC D 2025-04-21 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC W 2025-04-18 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–1 Wigan Athletic FC W 2025-04-12 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Wrexham AFC D 2025-04-08 Exeter City FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21 Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for: Burton Albion FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Burton Albion FC42% Draw30% Wigan Athletic FC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Burton Albion FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
58%
Burton Albion FC or Wigan Athletic FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Burton Albion FC27% Draw52% Wigan Athletic FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.3%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC

Handicap Burton Albion FC covers Push Wigan Athletic FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 22% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 18% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.