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Bolton and Wigan Match Stats

Bolton and Wigan Lineups
Bolton
4-2-3-1
Wigan
3-1-4-2Bolton and Wigan Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
League One Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff |
25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 43-25 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 | Lincoln |
25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 40-26 | 14 | 48 |
| 3 | Bradford City |
24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34-25 | 9 | 46 |
| 4 | Stockport County |
25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 34-30 | 4 | 42 |
| 5 | Huddersfield |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 45-35 | 10 | 39 |
| 6 | Bolton |
25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 32-25 | 7 | 39 |
| 7 | Luton |
25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 35-30 | 5 | 38 |
| 8 | Stevenage |
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 27-20 | 7 | 37 |
| 9 | Reading |
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 32-28 | 4 | 35 |
| 10 | Peterborough |
25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33-34 | -1 | 35 |
| 11 | Wycombe |
25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 33 |
| 12 | Mansfield |
23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 31-28 | 3 | 32 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27-33 | -6 | 31 |
| 14 | Exeter |
24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25-23 | 2 | 30 |
| 15 | Wigan |
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 26-27 | -1 | 30 |
| 16 | Plymouth |
25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32-39 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 | Barnsley |
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 33-33 | 0 | 29 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 36-42 | -6 | 29 |
| 19 | Blackpool |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 31-37 | -6 | 29 |
| 20 | Northampton |
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 22-28 | -6 | 29 |
| 21 | Burton |
24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 23-34 | -11 | 27 |
| 22 | Rotherham |
24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22-35 | -13 | 24 |
| 23 | Doncaster |
24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 24-41 | -17 | 23 |
| 24 | Port Vale |
23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 18-31 | -13 | 18 |
Qualification/Relegation
Bolton vs Wigan Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-09-20
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Bolton faced off against Wigan at Toughsheet Community Stadium. The League One fixture, contested on September 20, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Bolton were sitting in 6th place with 39 points. Their campaign has seen 10 wins and 9 draws, leaving them with a record of 6 losses.
Wigan, sitting in 15th with 30 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 7 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 5 League One meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Bolton have secured 2 wins.
However, Wigan have proven to be tough opponents, winning 3 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 1 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 2 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Bolton
- Peterborough 3-1 Bolton (League One, Jan 10, 2026)
- Bolton 0-0 Northampton (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Doncaster 1-1 Bolton (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Bolton 0-1 Mansfield (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Bolton 2-1 Rotherham (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Wycombe 2-1 Bolton (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Bolton 2-1 Exeter (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Mansfield 0-1 Bolton (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
Recent Matches of Wigan
- Cardiff 1-0 Wigan (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Wigan 1-1 Barnsley (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Burton 0-2 Wigan (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Bradford City 2-1 Wigan (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Wigan 0-2 Blackpool (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Huddersfield 1-1 Wigan (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Wigan 1-0 Burton (League One, Dec 02, 2025)
- Wigan 0-0 Stevenage (League One, Nov 29, 2025)
- AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Wigan (League One, Nov 22, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Bolton vs Wigan clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.

Cardiff
Lincoln
Bradford City
Stockport County
Huddersfield
Luton
Stevenage
Reading
Peterborough
Wycombe
Mansfield
AFC Wimbledon
Exeter
Plymouth
Barnsley
Leyton Orient
Blackpool
Northampton
Burton
Rotherham
Doncaster
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