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Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County: Wigan’s Revival Faces a Sharper Attacking Test. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Wigan's persistent defensive frailty combined with Stockport's potent but inconsistent attack supports a Both Teams To Score outcome. Wigan's recent scoring revival and Stockport's high goal tally in two matches suggest goals at both ends despite Stockport's occasional shutouts and Wigan's injury concerns.
Stockport's strong attacking performances and Wigan's defensive frailty support a 2-goal Stockport tally and a single Wigan goal. Past meetings show Stockport's edge, but volatility means the exact 1-2 scoreline is a precise prediction with risks.
Wigan Athletic host Stockport County in League One on Saturday with the two sides arriving from very different midweek experiences.
Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Stockport have won two of the last six meetings, with Wigan winning once.
Stockport have won two of the last six meetings, with Wigan winning once.
Stockport have scored 9 league goals in 4 games; Wigan have scored 5 in 4.
Wigan have conceded in all six competitive matches, allowing 7 goals in 4 league games.
Three Punchy Stats
- Wigan have conceded in all six competitive matches this season. Their 3-1 midweek win showed greater attacking bite, but the search for a first clean sheet continues.
- Stockport have scored nine goals in four league games, yet eight came in just two victories. Their attacking ceiling is high, although their defeats have exposed a considerable drop-off.
- Wigan have taken only three points from their opening four league matches, while Stockport have six. The gap is modest, but Wigan’s recovery has only just begun and Saturday offers an immediate test of whether the MK Dons win marked a genuine change in direction.
Goals Scored in Last 5 Matches
Recent attacking records for Wigan Athletic and Stockport County are shown below.
Clean Sheets in Recent Matches
Recent defensive records for Wigan Athletic and Stockport County are shown below.
Gary Caldwell’s Wigan finally broke a three-match league losing run by beating MK Dons 3-1, while Jimmy McNulty’s Stockport followed their 5-1 demolition of Wycombe Wanderers with a 2-0 defeat at Luton Town.
That volatility is central to this fixture. Wigan have only just rediscovered their scoring touch and are still without a clean sheet in any of their six competitive matches. Stockport, meanwhile, have already produced nine league goals but have alternated wins and defeats through their opening four games. Neither side has yet offered much continuity.
Wigan’s Breakthrough Needs More Evidence
The victory over MK Dons changed the mood of Wigan’s start, but one result does not erase the problems that preceded it. They had lost their first three league matches and failed to score in consecutive defeats against Leyton Orient and AFC Wimbledon.
Jensen Weir’s brace and Max Power’s goal therefore carried more significance than simply securing three points. Wigan had scored only twice across their opening three league fixtures before putting three past MK Dons, and they remain 22nd with five goals scored and seven conceded.
Their wider defensive record is harder to overlook. Wigan have conceded in all six competitive matches this season, including victories over Aston Villa Under-21s and MK Dons. A side capable of finding goals again is useful; repeatedly needing them because the opposition also score is a less comfortable habit.
Stockport’s Attack Has Been Powerful but Unreliable
Stockport sit ninth after collecting six points from four matches, scoring nine times in the process. That attacking return is substantially stronger than Wigan’s, although its distribution tells a more complicated story.
Eight of Stockport’s nine league goals came in victories over Plymouth Argyle and Wycombe. Their two defeats brought just one goal, against Blackpool, before Luton shut them out entirely on Wednesday.
The issue, then, is not whether McNulty’s side possess attacking threat. They clearly do. It is whether they can reproduce it consistently away from their most productive performances. A 3-1 win at Plymouth proves they can travel effectively, but the subsequent 2-0 loss at Luton prevents any easy assumption that their scoring power simply carries from one match to the next.
Availability Could Test Wigan’s Momentum
Wigan’s first league win has arrived alongside a growing list of fitness concerns. Ryan Trevitt faces up to three months out with a hamstring injury, Christian Saydee remains sidelined with a calf problem and Akeel Higgins is likely to miss another match. Luke Harris is also a doubt after being withdrawn early against MK Dons.
That places greater emphasis on the players who delivered in midweek. Weir and Power are both included in the possible starting XI after combining for all three goals against MK Dons.
Stockport are likely to be without Brad Hills and Riley Rydel, while Ryan Glover and Ben Osborn could return to the side. Kyle Wootton is expected to continue leading the line after scoring twice in League One this season.
Recent Meetings Give Stockport an Edge
Wigan have won only one of their previous six competitive meetings with Stockport, drawing three and losing two. Last season strengthened that pattern: Stockport earned a 1-1 away draw before winning 4-2 at home in February.
Across the previous five meetings, Stockport have two wins to Wigan’s one, with two draws. That record hardly makes the visitors untouchable, but it does underline the size of Wigan’s task as they attempt to turn one encouraging result into something more substantial.
Other Opportunities in These Markets
- Over 2.5 Goals (4/5): Wins if the match contains three or more total goals in normal time. This covers scorelines such as 2-1, 3-0, or 2-2 without requiring both specific teams to score, trading lower odds for broader scoreline coverage.
- Double Chance – Stockport or Draw (1/3): Wins if Stockport County win or if the match finishes as a draw. This outcome covers two of the three possible match results, offering greater certainty at a reduced price.
- Match Result and Both Teams To Score – Stockport & BTTS (16/5): Settles only if Stockport win the match AND Wigan score at least once. It combines two conditions into a single wager, offering a higher price due to requiring both outcomes to occur together.
📊 Market Explainer
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Selection: Both Teams To Score. Both teams must score at least once during normal time. The match winner does not matter; the selection is settled only by whether each side finds the net.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County 1-2. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Both Teams To Score @ 13/20
Wigan Athletic enter this fixture having conceded in every one of their six competitive matches this season, establishing a clear pattern of defensive vulnerability. While Gary Caldwell’s team managed to arrest a three-match league losing streak by overcoming MK Dons 3-1 in midweek, their inability to keep opposition teams quiet remains an unresolved issue. That defensive record is particularly pertinent against a Stockport County side that has already accumulated nine goals across four League One fixtures, proving their capacity to produce high-scoring attacking displays.
The interaction between Wigan’s leaky backline and Stockport’s volatile attack points toward goals at both ends. Stockport put three goals past Plymouth Argyle away from home and five past Wycombe Wanderers, demonstrating significant power when their forward line clicks. However, Jimmy McNulty’s side have also suffered scoreless defeats against Luton Town and Blackpool, showing that their output is concentrated rather than continuous. Wigan’s sudden midweek scoring revival—driven by a Jensen Weir brace and a Max Power strike after scoring just twice in their opening three league games—suggests the hosts now possess enough threat to breach a Stockport defence that surrendered two goals to Luton on Wednesday.
The principal counter-argument lies in Stockport’s inconsistency, as the visitors have failed to score in half of their four league fixtures this term. Additionally, Wigan’s squad is burdened by fitness concerns, with Ryan Trevitt, Christian Saydee, and Akeel Higgins unavailable. Nevertheless, with Wigan conceding in six consecutive matches and Stockport averaging over two goals per league game, both teams finding the net represents a well-supported outcome.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Wigan Athletic have failed to keep a clean sheet in all six competitive matches played this season.
- Stockport County have scored nine goals in four league games, including three in a 3-1 away win at Plymouth Argyle.
- Wigan scored three goals in midweek against MK Dons after managing just two goals in their previous three league fixtures.
Risk Factor: Stockport have been held scoreless in two of their four league games; a Wigan clean sheet would negate this bet.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Scored 9 goals in 4 league matches, netting 3+ goals in victories against Plymouth and Wycombe.
Conceded in all 6 competitive games this term, allowing 7 goals across 4 League One fixtures.
⚔️ Pick 2: Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County 1-2 @ 15/2
Justifying the 1-2 scoreline requires establishing separate evidence for Wigan scoring once and Stockport scoring twice. Stockport’s case for two goals rests on their proven attacking high point this season. Jimmy McNulty’s side scored three goals away at Plymouth Argyle and five against Wycombe Wanderers, accumulating nine league goals across four matches. Facing a Wigan defence that has failed to keep a clean sheet in six competitive attempts and allowed seven goals in four league games, Stockport have the necessary platform to score twice.
Conversely, Wigan’s justification for a single goal comes from their improved midweek showing alongside prior low-scoring matches. Prior to beating MK Dons 3-1, Wigan scored only two goals across three league matches and suffered consecutive shutouts against Leyton Orient and AFC Wimbledon. While Jensen Weir and Max Power demonstrated that Wigan can find the net, injury concerns to Ryan Trevitt, Christian Saydee, and Luke Harris constrain their overall goal potential, making a single strike plausible.
Historical context offers further precedent for a close away victory. Stockport defeated Wigan 4-2 in their most recent meeting in February and drew 1-1 at Wigan last season, winning two of the last five head-to-head encounters compared to Wigan’s single victory. The primary vulnerability to this exact scoreline is the volatile nature of both teams’ results, as an early goal could easily push total scoring beyond three goals or leave one side scoreless.
Risk Factor: A variation in scoring pattern or a shutout would cause this exact score prediction to fail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Both Teams To Score" mean for this match?
Both teams must score at least one goal each in normal time for this bet to win.
Why is Both Teams To Score recommended for Wigan vs Stockport?
Wigan have conceded in all six matches and Stockport have scored nine goals in four games.
How does the Correct Score market settle for a 1-2 prediction?
The bet wins only if Wigan score one and Stockport score two goals exactly in normal time.
What is Stockport County's away scoring record this season?
Stockport scored three goals at Plymouth but were shut out at Luton, showing inconsistency.
What are Wigan Athletic's main injury concerns heading into Saturday?
Wigan miss Ryan Trevitt, Christian Saydee, and Akeel Higgins; Luke Harris is doubtful.
How have recent head-to-head meetings between Wigan and Stockport ended?
Stockport have two wins, three draws, and one loss against Wigan in their last six meetings.
