Burton Albion v Wigan Athletic: what the numbers say
Burton Albion meet Wigan Athletic at Pirelli Stadium, Wednesday 6:45am (EFL League One). Key match-up: Will Keane (Wigan Athletic) averages 0.3 goals a game to Liam Boyce's 0.2 (Burton Albion).
The big picture
Burton Albion come in 15th on the ladder with 17 points; Wigan Athletic are 21st on 11. Burton Albion have the higher position to protect.
Form
Burton Albion have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Preston North End 1–2.
Wigan Athletic have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Rotherham United 0–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2016: Burton Albion 0, Wigan Athletic 1, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2016-17), Wigan Athletic won 2–0 at Pirelli Stadium.
Players to watch
For Burton Albion, watch Lloyd Dyer (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2017-18) and Lucas Akins (0.1 goals a game, 6 assists in 2017-18).
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).
At Pirelli Stadium
Burton Albion have won 3 of their last 20 at Pirelli Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Burton Albion go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
