Northampton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Assistant 1 Ian Cooper
- Assistant 2 Mark Pottage
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Stevenage FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Carlisle United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | Manchester United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Dec | Reading FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Northampton Town FC | Wigan Athletic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #16 |
| 35 | Points | 56 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 9 / 8 / 29 | W / D / L | 14 / 14 / 18 |
| 39 | Scored | 49 |
| 74 | Conceded | 58 |
| -35 | GD | -9 |
| 0.76 | PPG | 1.22 |
| 20% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Northampton Town FC are 24th (35 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Sixfields Stadium. Northampton Town FC are looking to make home advantage count against Wigan Athletic FC.
- 5' The travelling Wigan Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tyreece Simpson suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' It’s high time Shaun Maloney made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 16' Goal! Sam Hoskins scores his 32 goal in 191 matches.
- 16' Wigan Athletic FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 21' Jon Guthrie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Wigan Athletic FC's compact .
- 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a card on 40.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Jones is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Mitch Pinnock argues furiously but the card stands.
- 61' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callum McManaman is hanging Babajide Adeeko on the field on 61 minute.
- 64' What an equalizer from Josh Magennis!
- 66' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Sam Hoskins exits the field as Emmanuel Monthe enters on 66.
- 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matthew Smith on 67.
- 71' Wigan Athletic FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Louis Appere. He replaces Tyreece Simpson on 72 minute.
- 77' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jon Brady will be considering his options from the bench.
- 81' Northampton Town FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 86' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Shaun McWilliams on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Charlie Wyke.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 17
-
7
Sam Hoskins ↓ Emmanuel Monthe 66'
- 1
- 15
- 3
- 33
-
16
Tyreece Simpson ↓ Louis Appere 72'
- 21
- 19
- 11
Bench
- 24
-
12
Emmanuel Monthe ↑ 66'
-
9
Louis Appere ↑ 72'
- 23
- 35
- 20
- 36
Coach
Jon Brady
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 7
- 28
- 14
- 10
- 1
- 6
- 26
- 24
-
4
Liam Morrison ↓ Matthew Smith 61'
- 17
Bench
- 12
- 9
-
20
Callum McManaman ↑ 61'
- 11
- 15
-
8
Matthew Smith ↑ 61'
- 18
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Hoskins | 3 |
| Will Aimson | 1 |
| Callum Wright | 1 |
| Jake Evans | 1 |
| Callum McManaman | 1 |
| Charlie Hughes | 1 |
| Joe Garner | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2024-01-13
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-01-01
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-12-29
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-12-26
Stevenage FC
3–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-12-23
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Oxford United FC
W
2023-12-16
Carlisle United FC
2–2
Northampton Town FC
D
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-01-13
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-01-08
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
L
2024-01-01
Barnsley FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-12-29
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
W
2023-12-26
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Derby County FC
L
2023-12-23
Reading FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.11
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Northampton Town FC or Wigan Athletic FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
62%
Northampton Town FC or Wigan Athletic FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
10.8%
1 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.