Our Northampton vs Wigan Prediction: 2-1
Northampton vs Wigan in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Monday April 6, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Northampton vs Wigan prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Northampton's Last Match – Bradford vs Northampton
After suffering a 0-1 England League 1 loss to Bradford, Northampton must win to get back on track. In that match, Northampton controlled 48% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bradford | 52% | 0 (6) | 1.36 | 76 |
 Northampton | 48% | 0 (4) | 1 | 37 |
Wigan's Last Match – Wigan vs Leyton Orient
Wigan will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 England League 1 share of the spoils with Leyton Orient on April 2. In that match, Wigan saw 43% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan | 43% | 0 (0) | 1.18 | 46 |
 Leyton Orient | 57% | 0 (5) | 0.74 | 37 |
Northampton vs Wigan Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 1.51 |
| 0.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Wigan average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Northampton 5-20
Wigan 10-12
What are the odds for this match?
Northampton to win: @2.875
Draw: @3.1
Wigan to win: @2.5
Lineups
Northampton: Dean Campbell, Jake Evans, Terry Taylor, Kyle McAdam, Elliott Moore, Jack Burroughs, Jon Guthrie, Cameron McGeehan, Michael Jacobs, Sam Hoskins, Lee Burge
Wigan: Joe Taylor, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Callum Wright, Sam Tickle, Dara Costelloe, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Jason Kerr, Will Aimson, Matthew Smith, James Carragher