FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Preston North End v Wigan Athletic fixture

Preston N.E. play host to Wigan Athletic at Deepdale at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 16 games played, North End have recorded 6 wins, and Wigan Ath. have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Preston N.E. was just over four years ago, in August 1999, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a League Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 16 AugWigan Ath.1 - 1Preston N.E.LD1
1999/2000Tue 04 AprWigan Ath.0 - 1Preston N.E.LD2
1999/2000Sat 28 AugPreston N.E.1-4Wigan Ath.LD2
1998/1999Tue 13 AprWigan Ath.2 - 2Preston N.E.LD2
1998/1999Sat 28 NovPreston N.E.2 - 2Wigan Ath.LD2
1997/1998Sat 28 MarPreston N.E.1 - 1Wigan Ath.LD2
1997/1998Sat 22 NovWigan Ath.1 - 4Preston N.E.LD2

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the North End in those games, with 8 conceded.

Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Latics have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Preston N.E.'s total of 43 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One. Wigan Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division One, picking up 43 from their 27 games so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.633013912
Wigan Ath.6222778

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Wigan Ath. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the North End in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 9 matches.
Wigan Ath. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.