Wigan Athletic v Leicester City: the preview
Wigan Athletic meet Leicester City at DW Stadium, Wednesday 4:45am (EFL League One). Key match-up: Jordan James (Leicester City) averages 0.3 goals a game to Will Keane's 0.3 (Wigan Athletic).
The big picture
Wigan Athletic come in 21st on the ladder with 11 points; Leicester City are 10th on 19. Leicester City are the side higher up the table.
Form
Wigan Athletic have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Rotherham United 0–0.
Leicester City have won one of their last five and most recently beat Blackburn Rovers 1–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2004: Wigan Athletic 1, Leicester City 0, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2004-05, Football League Championship), Wigan Athletic won 2–0.
Players to watch
For Wigan Athletic, watch Will Keane (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2022-23) and Nathan Broadhead (0.2 goals a game in 2022-23).
For Leicester City, watch Jordan James (0.3 goals a game, 4 assists in 2025-26) and Fatawu Issahaku (0.2 goals a game, 7 assists in 2025-26).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Leicester City have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
