Lincoln 1-2 Wigan – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Lincoln at 73% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Lincoln vs Wigan encounter.
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Full Analysis
LNER Stadium plays host to Lincoln versus Wigan in League One, Regular Season - 44. Kick-off: Saturday 13 April 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
Form
Lincoln (all games): 8W 2D 0L across 10 League One fixtures this term — 2.60 PPG. Last five: W W W W D. They are averaging 2.70 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.30 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 7 clean sheets from 10 games (70%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
Lincoln at LNER Stadium this season: 6W 3D 1L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 0.30 conceded per game. 8 clean sheets from 10 home games (80%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at LNER Stadium. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 2.10 lags behind their overall 2.60 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at LNER Stadium this season.
Wigan's overall League One record this term: 3W 4D 3L from 10 games (1.30 PPG). Last five: W D L D D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Wigan's away record: 2W 3D 5L from 10 road trips in League One this season (0.90 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The points-per-game gap of 1.30 in Lincoln's favour (2.60 vs 1.30) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 3 head-to-head meetings have produced 1 wins for Lincoln, 1 for Wigan and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 9 Dec 2023, ended 0–0 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Lincoln half-time and goal-timing data (88 games, 44 at home): they score before half-time in 59% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; BTTS occurs in 41% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 30% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time; they fail to score in 31% of games.
Wigan half-time and goal-timing data (88 games, 44 at away): they score before half-time in 84% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; BTTS occurs in 66% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Lincoln 42% versus Wigan 57%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Lincoln 33% | Wigan 41%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Lincoln 2.29 xG and Wigan 0.72 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Lincoln attack 1.234 / defence 0.609 | Wigan attack 1.011 / defence 1.423. League average goals — home 1.302 / away 1.166. Wigan bring a strong defensive rating of 1.423 — this is suppressing Lincoln's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Lincoln's defence rating of 0.609 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 88 Lincoln games / 43 Wigan games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Lincoln 73% | Draw 17% | Wigan 10%. Fair-value odds: Lincoln 1.37 | Draw 5.88 | Wigan 10.00. The model has a clear lean to Lincoln (73%) — a 63pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 58% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 3.00. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 58% — the 3.00 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 46% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Lincoln at 73% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.00 combined xG gives a 58% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 46%. Form rates corroborate: Lincoln 20% | Wigan 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Lincoln vs Wigan | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 44 | Venue: LNER Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 13 Apr 2024, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Lincoln 73% | Draw 17% | Wigan 10% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 58% | BTTS 46% | xG Lincoln 2.29 / Wigan 0.72 • Poisson strength factors: Lincoln attack 1.234 / def 0.609 | Wigan attack 1.011 / def 1.423 | league avg home 1.302 / away 1.166 • Poisson stance: Lincoln (73%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.29
Lincoln xG
Expected Goals
0.72
Wigan xG
46%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
58%
Over 2.5
35%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Lincoln vs Wigan kick off?
Lincoln vs Wigan kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 13 April 2024 at LNER Stadium.
What was the final score in Lincoln vs Wigan?
Lincoln 1 - 2 Wigan.
Where is Lincoln vs Wigan being played?
The match is being played at LNER Stadium.
What competition is Lincoln vs Wigan part of?
Lincoln vs Wigan is a Regular Season - 44 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Lincoln vs Wigan?
Our statistical model gives Lincoln a 73% chance of winning, Wigan a 10% chance, and a 17% chance of a draw — making Lincoln the favourite.
Will both teams score in Lincoln vs Wigan?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Lincoln and Wigan will score (BTTS).
Will Lincoln vs Wigan have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 58%.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Wigan?
Record (3 meetings): Lincoln 1W | Draws 1 | Wigan 1W.
What form are Lincoln and Wigan in?
Lincoln (all comps): 8W-2D-0L in 10 | 2.60 PPG | GF 2.70 / GA 0.30 | L5 W-W-W-W-D. Wigan (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-D-L-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Lincoln's attack at 1.23x the league average against Wigan's defence at 1.42x — combine the two and it projects 2.29 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Wigan's attack (1.01x) against Lincoln's defence (0.61x) — and the away total comes out at 0.72.
These ratings are built from 88/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-0 carries the highest individual probability at 13.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (10.3%), 3-0 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Lincoln Win
73%
1.37
17%
5.84
10%
9.92
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
13.0%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 0
11.4%
Home win
3 – 0
9.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.29
Lincoln xG
Total xG
3.00
0.72
Wigan xG
1.37
73%
Home win
5.84
17%
Draw
9.92
10%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
58%
Over 2.5
1.72
42%
Under 2.5
2.38
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
19%
Over 4.5
5.26
81%
Under 4.5
1.23
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.17
54%
BTTS No
1.85
Clean Sheet
49%
2.05
10%
9.83
Win to Nil
36%
2.81
1%
97.48
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 11.4 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 13.0 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 9.9 | 7.1 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Lincoln vs Wigan?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Lincoln and Wigan expected to score?
The model projects 2.29 expected goals for Lincoln and 0.72 for Wigan, a combined total of 3.00.
How confident is the prediction model for Lincoln vs Wigan?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 73%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 88 outings, Lincoln have picked up 1.48 PPG on a 32W 34D 22L record — W-W-W-W-D across the most recent five.
Wigan's form line: 27W 24D 37L from 88 games, 1.19 PPG, last five W-D-L-D-D.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.48 PPG for Lincoln against 1.19 for Wigan. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Lincoln have posted 1.64 PPG from 44 outings (17W 21D 6L).
On the road, Wigan have gone 10W 14D 20L from 44 away games — 1.00 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Lincoln come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Lincoln are averaging 1.23 goals scored and 0.93 conceded per game recently; Wigan are on 1.08 scored and 1.35 conceded.
Defensively: Lincoln have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 88 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Lincoln
Current Season
Wigan
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Lincoln and Wigan in coming into this match?
Lincoln have gone 32W 34D 22L in their last 88 games (1.48 PPG), while Wigan have gone 27W 24D 37L in their last 88 (1.19 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Lincoln at home or Wigan away?
Lincoln's home record (1.64 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Lincoln at home: 1.64 PPG; Wigan away: 1.00 PPG.
Have Lincoln or Wigan been keeping clean sheets recently?
Lincoln have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their recent games, Wigan in 26%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in League One. They last met on 31 January 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Lincoln have gone 0W 2D 2L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Wigan — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Lincoln
4
Draws
2
Wigan
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Wigan?
From 8 meetings on record, Lincoln have won 2, Wigan have won 2, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Lincoln and Wigan last play each other?
They last met on 31 January 2026, when Wigan 0-1 Lincoln.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Lincoln see a goal before the break in 59% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 34% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Wigan are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 84% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Lincoln 41%, Wigan 66% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 30% (Lincoln) and 46% (Wigan).
On the defensive side: Lincoln keep a clean sheet in 48% of their matches; Lincoln have failed to score in 30% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Lincoln home games / Wigan away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Lincoln play Wigan?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 41% of Lincoln's recent matches and 66% of Wigan's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Lincoln vs Wigan usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 30% of Lincoln's recent games and 46% of Wigan's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Lincoln and Wigan tend to score early?
Lincoln have had a goal before half-time in 59% of their recent matches, Wigan in 84% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Wigan defy the odds to beat Lincoln 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Wigan beat Lincoln 1-2 at LNER Stadium, Regular Season - 44, in the League One. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Lincoln 2.29 xG and Wigan 0.72 xG, a combined 3.00. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Lincoln fell 1.3 short of their projected output. Wigan outscored their 0.72 projection by 1.3. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Lincoln attack 1.23 / defence 0.61 against Wigan attack 1.01 / defence 1.42, drawn from 88/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Lincoln 73% | Draw 17% | Wigan 10%, with Lincoln to win its most likely call at 73%. Instead the game produced a Wigan win, an outcome the model had rated at just 10% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 58%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 37% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Lincoln 33%, Wigan 41%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Lincoln's trading profile (88 games, 44 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time, and conceded here.
Wigan's trading profile (88 games, 44 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Lincoln 1.48 PPG, Wigan 1.19 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Wigan win broke the near-deadlock. Lincoln (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.68 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Wigan (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.14 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.