The big picture

Wigan Athletic come in 21st on the ladder with 11 points; Sheffield Wednesday are 9th on 20. Sheffield Wednesday 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.

Sheffield Wednesday have won one of their last five and most recently beat West Bromwich Albion 2–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 6 times on our records since 2016: Wigan Athletic 2, Sheffield Wednesday 4.

Last time out (2019-20), Wigan Athletic won 2–1 at The Brick Community Stadium.

Biggest margin between these two: Wigan Athletic by 1 goal in 2019-20 (2–1).

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 Sheffield Wednesday, watch Jerry Yates (0.2 goals a game in 2025-26) and Charlie McNeill (0.1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2025-26).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Sheffield Wednesday have the edge.