English Football League - League One

Wigan
vs
Reading
  • Kick-off: Saturday 17 Oct 2026 at 14:00
  • Stadium: The Brick Community Stadium

Form guide

  1. L
  2. D
  3. L
  4. D
  5. L
  6. W

Form guide

  1. W
  2. D
  3. D
  4. W
  5. L
  6. W

Wigan vs Reading Predictions

Wigan vs Reading is scheduled for kick off on 17 October, at 14:00. The game is set to take place at The Brick Community Stadium. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Wigan and Reading. Wigan have lost 4 English Football League - League One matches to Reading out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent loss to Stevenage, Wigan is determined to redeem themselves. Wigan have won 1 of their last 5 English Football League - League One matches at The Brick Community Stadium. Reading's away record stands at 1 victory from 4 games. Following their 5-1 triumph over MK Dons, Reading have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Wigan on their home ground.

Who will win Wigan vs Reading?

Betfair's odds predict a win for Reading with odds at 1/1. In comparison, the prediction for a draw stands at 11/4. Meanwhile, Wigan is predicted to more likely lose, with their odds of winning at 9/4. Explore your betting options on Wigan vs Reading Odds.

Reading to win 1/1

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Wigan have scored over 1.5 goals in 50% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 88% of games. Their total stands at 5 goals and 23 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Reading have scored 22 goals with 48 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 89% of matches but conceded in 67% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Wigan scored 2 goals while Reading scored 9 goals. Their last match on 28 Mar 2026 ended in 3-0 to Reading. With such history and current form, don't miss the chance to explore the goal betting options for Wigan vs Reading at Betfair.

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Betting stats Wigan vs Reading

English Football League - League One

Wigan Reading
Played 8 9
Scored 5 22
Conceded 13 11
Shots 106 148
Shots on Target 23 48
Corners 47 51
Fouls 88 104
Yellow Cards 21 14
Red Cards 0 0

Matches won

13%

Matches won

44%

Over 1.5 Goals

50%

Over 1.5 Goals

89%

Over 2.5 Goals

38%

Over 2.5 Goals

67%

Over 3.5 Goals

38%

Over 3.5 Goals

56%

Both Teams to Score

25%

Both Teams to Score

67%

Head to Head History

Wigan Reading
Wins 0 4
Draws 0 0
Goals 2 9

Wigan vs Reading Previous Results

28 Mar 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 3 Wigan 0

10 Feb 2026, English Football League - League One

Wigan 1 Reading 2

01 Mar 2025, English Football League - League One

Wigan 1 Reading 2

17 Aug 2024, English Football League - League One

Reading 2 Wigan 0

English Football League - League One Current standings

Teams P W D L GD PTS
6 Reading 9 4 3 2 +11 15
24 Wigan 8 1 1 6 -8 4

Wigan vs Reading season record

Wigan Reading
Games won 1 4
Games lost 6 2
Games drawn 1 3
Scored 5 22
Conceded 13 11

Form guide

10 Oct 2026, English Football League - League One

Stevenage 1 Wigan 0

03 Oct 2026, English Football League - League One

Wigan 0 Mansfield 0

19 Sep 2026, English Football League - League One

Wigan 0 Wycombe 1

12 Sep 2026, English Football League - League One

Sheff Wed 0 Wigan 0

05 Sep 2026, English Football League - League One

Wigan 0 Stockport 4

02 Sep 2026, English Football League - League One

Wigan 3 MK Dons 1

Form guide

10 Oct 2026, English Football League - League One

MK Dons 1 Reading 5

03 Oct 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 1 Bradford 1

26 Sep 2026, English Football League - League One

Wycombe 2 Reading 2

19 Sep 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 2 Notts 0

12 Sep 2026, English Football League - League One

Cambridge U 2 Reading 1

05 Sep 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 3 Blackpool 1

Player stats

Top Goalscorers

Player Team Goals Scored
Jack Marriott Reading 8
Jacob Brown Reading 4
Kyreece Lisbie Reading 3
Jensen Weir Wigan 2
George Earthy Reading 2

Assists

Player Team Assists
Kyreece Lisbie Reading 4
Josh Stokes Reading 2
Udoka Godwin-Malife Reading 1
Randell Williams Reading 1
Paddy Lane Reading 1

Fouls

Player Team Fouls
Benn Ward Reading 15
Kyreece Lisbie Reading 12
Sonny Perkins Wigan 12
Jon Mellish Wigan 11
Andy Rinomhota Reading 11

Yellow Cards

Player Team Yellow
James Carragher Wigan 4
Haydon Roberts Reading 3
Paudie O'Connor Reading 2
Kyreece Lisbie Reading 2
Jon Mellish Wigan 2

Red Cards

Player Team Red
Jacob Brown Reading 0
Benn Ward Reading 0
Paudie O'Connor Reading 0
Joel Pereira Reading 0
Udoka Godwin-Malife Reading 0

Shots on Target

Player Team Shots On target
Jack Marriott Reading 16
Paddy Lane Reading 6
Kyreece Lisbie Reading 6
Jacob Brown Reading 4
Paudie O'Connor Reading 3

Chances Created

Player Team Chances created
Lewis Wing Reading 15
Max Power Wigan 15
Paddy Lane Reading 14
Kyreece Lisbie Reading 14
Dara Costelloe Wigan 13

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