EFL League One
Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Kassam Stadium
Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic carries real history into this round of the EFL League One.
The two sides meet on 20/10 (Tuesday) at The Kassam Stadium, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Oxford United Win
Last updated on 20-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Oxford United the side to beat, with roughly 50% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League One odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Oxford United Preview
Oxford United reach this fixture 8 match into their EFL League One. Here is where The U's stand:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.88 points per game
16 scored, at 2 a game
9 conceded, at 1.13 a game
The U's, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mark Thomas Harris, 4 goals
Most assists: Kai Andrews, 2 assists
Recent results — Oxford United
20/10/2026 14:45
15/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 07:30
06/10/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
Wigan Athletic: how they are travelling
Wigan Athletic come in 9 matches into their EFL League One.
Here is what The Latics have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost
0.78 points per game
6 scored, at 0.67 a game
13 conceded, at 1.44 a game
The Latics, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jensen Weir, 2 goals
Most assists: James Carragher, 1 assists
Recent results — The Latics
20/10/2026 14:45
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 10:00
22/09/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic have generally come out ahead of The U's in their recent meetings.
From 8 match(es):
Wigan Athletic: 4 win(s)
Oxford United: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 1
That trend is worth factoring into the Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic prediction.
Form comparison Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Oxford United
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.88 |
| Home |
L
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.13 | 3 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.43 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.56 | 1.82 |
Away Team
Wigan Athletic
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
D
|
0.78 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.2 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2.4 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.6 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 60% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.4 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.49 | 1.61 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Oxford United and Wigan Athletic in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Wigan Athletic.
With odds of 1.8, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Oxford United’s recent struggles and Wigan Athletic’s form.
Fixture information - Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic
Match: Oxford United vs Wigan Athletic
Competition: EFL League One
Date: Tuesday, 20/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: The Kassam Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Yellows vs Wigan Athletic that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.38
League: 2.84
Both Teams to Score
46%
League: 59%
Over 1.5+
63%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
46%
League: 54%
Cards
4.08
League: 3.82
Corners
11.75
League: 11.06
Home Team
Oxford United
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.88 |
| Home |
L
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.13 | 3 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.43 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.56 | 1.82 |
Away Team
Wigan Athletic
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
D
|
0.78 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.2 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2.4 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.6 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 60% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.4 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.49 | 1.61 |
Corners
11.51 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Oxford United received +6% more corners than Wigan Athletic in the EFL League One
10.89 / Match
Wigan Athletic
(9)
Mansfield Town
(3)
Notts County
(4)
Cambridge United
(5)
Burton Albion
(2)
Leicester
(5)
Huddersfield Town
(0)(1)
Oxford United
(5)
Reading
(7)
Stevenage
(4)
Wycombe Wanderers
(7)
Sheffield Wednesday
(6)
Stockport County
(5)
Milton Keynes Dons
Cards
2.25 / Match
+19% Cards / Match
Wigan Athletic received +19% more cards than Oxford United in the EFL League One
2.67 / Match
Wigan Athletic
(3)
Mansfield Town
(2)
Notts County
(3)
Cambridge United
(1)
Burton Albion
(1)
Leicester
(1)
Huddersfield Town
(2)(3)
Oxford United
(2)
Reading
(4)
Stevenage
(6)
Wycombe Wanderers
(3)
Sheffield Wednesday
(2)
Stockport County
(2)
Milton Keynes Dons
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+199%
Oxford United is +199% better in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Wigan Athletic
(2)
Mansfield Town
(1)
Notts County
(2)
Cambridge United
(1)
Burton Albion
(3)
Leicester
(4)
Huddersfield Town
(1)(1)
Oxford United
(1)
Reading
(0)
Stevenage
(0)
Wycombe Wanderers
(0)
Sheffield Wednesday
(0)
Stockport County
(3)
Milton Keynes Dons
Goals Conceded
1.13 / Match
+22%
Wigan Athletic condeded +22% more goals than Oxford United
1.44 / Match
Wigan Athletic
(1)
Mansfield Town
(1)
Notts County
(1)
Cambridge United
(1)
Burton Albion
(0)
Leicester
(0)
Huddersfield Town
(3)(2)
Oxford United
(0)
Reading
(1)
Stevenage
(1)
Wycombe Wanderers
(0)
Sheffield Wednesday
(4)
Stockport County
(1)
Milton Keynes Dons
EFL League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bradford City
|
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 2 |
| 2 |
Stockport County
|
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 3 |
Huddersfield Town
|
10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 4 |
Cambridge United
|
10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 5 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 1.73 |
| 6 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 |
| 7 |
Reading
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Oxford United
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 9 |
Leyton Orient
|
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 10 |
Burton Albion
|
11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 13 | 1.18 |
| 11 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 13 | 1.3 |
| 12 |
Stevenage
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Mansfield Town
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Leicester
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Luton Town
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 17 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 9 | 1 |
| 18 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 9 | 1 |
| 19 |
Peterborough United
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 20 |
Blackpool
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 21 |
Barnsley
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 22 |
Bromley
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 23 |
Notts County
|
9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 7 | 0.78 |
| 24 |
Wigan Athletic
|
9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 7 | 0.78 |
Odds
