Northampton 1-1 Wigan – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Northampton at 50% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Northampton vs Wigan encounter.
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Full Analysis
Sixfields Stadium plays host to Northampton versus Wigan in League One (matchday 28). Kick-off: Saturday 13 January 2024 at 15:00 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Northampton have collected 2.20 PPG across their last 10 games: 7W 1D 2L. Last five: D W L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Northampton at home: 6W 1D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.90 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game.
Wigan's record over their last 10 games: 3W 4D 3L (1.30 PPG). Last five: L L L W D. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Wigan away from home: 1W 3D 6L from their last 10 away games — 0.60 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 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. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.30 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
The points-per-game gap of 0.90 in Northampton's favour (2.20 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.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 1 H2H match in our data, Wigan edge it 1 wins to 0, with 0 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 3.0 per game across the 1 H2H match we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 12 Aug 2023, ended Northampton 1–2 Wigan — a Wigan win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading
Northampton half-time and goal-timing data (last 71 games, 36 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 64% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; of the 20 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 30%; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games).
Wigan half-time and goal-timing data (last 71 games, 36 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 83% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; of the 17 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 35%; of the 29 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 28%; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Northampton 52% versus Wigan 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Northampton 51% | Wigan 41%). Note also that Wigan surrender HT leads in 35% of cases while Northampton recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 30% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Northampton 1.61 xG and Wigan 1.05 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: Northampton attack 1.023 / defence 1.002 | Wigan attack 0.918 / defence 1.132. League average goals — home 1.393 / away 1.144. Data: built from Northampton's last 25 games and Wigan's last 25.
Result probabilities: Northampton 50% | Draw 26% | Wigan 24%. Fair-value odds: Northampton 2.01 | Draw 3.84 | Wigan 4.14. Northampton hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS Yes probability 53% | Total xG 2.67. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.67 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 53% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Northampton as the most likely outcome at 50% — moderate model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Northampton if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.67 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 50% — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Northampton 50% (last 10 home games) | Wigan 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Northampton vs Wigan | Competition: League One, matchday 28 | Venue: Sixfields Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 13 January 2024 at 15:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Northampton 50% | Draw 26% | Wigan 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% (Under 50%) | BTTS Yes 53% (No 47%) | xG Northampton 1.61 / Wigan 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Northampton attack 1.023 / def 1.002 | Wigan attack 0.918 / def 1.132 | league avg home 1.393 / away 1.144 • Poisson stance: Northampton (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.61
Northampton xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Wigan xG
53%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Northampton vs Wigan FAQs
What time does Northampton vs Wigan kick off?
Northampton vs Wigan kicked off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 13 January 2024 at Sixfields Stadium.
What was the final score in Northampton vs Wigan?
Northampton 1 - 1 Wigan.
Where is Northampton vs Wigan being played?
The match is being played at Sixfields Stadium.
What competition is Northampton vs Wigan part of?
Northampton vs Wigan is a League One fixture (matchday 28) (England).
Who is favourite to win Northampton vs Wigan?
Our statistical model gives Northampton a 50% chance of winning, Wigan a 24% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Northampton the favourite.
Will both teams score in Northampton vs Wigan?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Northampton and Wigan will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Northampton vs Wigan have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50% — effectively a coin flip.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Northampton's attacking strength (1.02x league average) is weighed against Wigan's defensive record (1.13x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.61. Flip it around — Wigan's attack (0.92x) against Northampton's defence (1.00x) — and the away total comes out at 1.05.
These ratings are built from Northampton's last 25 games and Wigan's last 25 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.3%. Close behind: 1-0 (9.7%), 2-1 (9.5%). 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
Northampton Win
50%
2.01
26%
3.84
24%
4.14
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.2%
Home win
2 – 1
9.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.61
Northampton xG
Total xG
2.67
1.05
Wigan xG
2.01
50%
Home win
3.84
26%
Draw
4.14
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.90
47%
BTTS No
2.11
Clean Sheet
35%
2.86
20%
5.02
Win to Nil
17%
5.75
5%
20.77
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 11.2 | 11.8 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Northampton vs Wigan Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Northampton vs Wigan?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.3%.
How many goals are Northampton and Wigan expected to score?
The model projects 1.61 expected goals for Northampton and 1.05 for Wigan, a combined total of 2.67.
How confident is the prediction model for Northampton vs Wigan?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Northampton's recent record stands at 34W 17D 20L from 71 games, a 1.68 PPG return, with D-W-L-W-W in the last five.
Wigan, meanwhile, have gone 20W 20D 31L across 71 games — 1.13 PPG, with L-L-L-W-D in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours Northampton by 0.55 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Wigan heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Northampton have managed 19W 8D 9L from their last 36 home games — 1.81 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Wigan's away record stands at 8W 12D 16L across their last 36 away games, a 1.00 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Northampton come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Northampton are averaging 1.31 goals scored and 1.06 conceded per game recently; Wigan are on 1.03 scored and 1.34 conceded.
Last 71 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
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Wigan
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Northampton (Home) vs Wigan (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
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Wigan
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❓ Northampton vs Wigan Form FAQs
What form are Northampton and Wigan in coming into this match?
Northampton have gone 34W 17D 20L in their last 71 games (1.68 PPG), while Wigan have gone 20W 20D 31L in their last 71 (1.13 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Northampton at home or Wigan away?
Northampton's home record (1.81 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Northampton at home: 1.81 PPG; Wigan away: 1.00 PPG.
Have Northampton or Wigan been keeping clean sheets recently?
Northampton have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, Wigan in 24%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 6 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to August 2023 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in League One. The most recent was on 6 April 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Wigan have won the most recent 2 H2H matches in our data — the current momentum in this pairing sits with them.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Northampton have gone 0W 2D 1L from the 3 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Wigan — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
0
Northampton
2
Draws
4
Wigan
Recent Meetings
❓ Northampton vs Wigan H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Wigan?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Northampton have won 0, Wigan have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Northampton and Wigan last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 6 April 2026: Northampton 1-3 Wigan.
Who has won more matches between Northampton and Wigan?
Wigan have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Northampton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 30% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
Wigan are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 54% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 27% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Northampton 53%, Wigan 64% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (Northampton) and 42% (Wigan).
On the defensive side: Northampton keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Northampton home games / Wigan away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Northampton vs Wigan Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Northampton and Wigan matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 53% of Northampton's games and 64% of Wigan's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Northampton and Wigan matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of Northampton's recent games and 42% of Wigan's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Northampton and Wigan matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 64% of Northampton's recent matches and 83% of Wigan's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Northampton and Wigan share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Sixfields Stadium, Regular Season - 28, as Northampton and Wigan drew 1-1 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 Northampton 1.61 xG and Wigan 1.05 xG, a combined 2.67. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Northampton attack 1.02 / defence 1.00 against Wigan attack 0.92 / defence 1.13, drawn from 25/25 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Northampton 50% | Draw 26% | Wigan 24%, with Northampton to win its most likely call at 50%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 75% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Northampton 51%, Wigan 41%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Northampton's trading profile (71 games, 36 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.
Wigan's trading profile (71 games, 36 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Northampton arrived the stronger side — 1.68 PPG against 1.13. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.
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