History of the Reading v Wigan Athletic fixture
Reading prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Royals are clearly on top, winning 63.16% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2013, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 23 Feb | Reading | 0-3 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Wigan Ath. | 3 - 2 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Apr | Wigan Ath. | 0 - 0 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Sep | Reading | 2 - 1 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 30 Jan | Reading | 3 - 2 | Wigan Ath. | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 26 Aug | Wigan Ath. | 1 - 0 | Reading | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 08 May | Wigan Ath. | 3 - 1 | Reading | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Reading remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Royals in those games, with 5 conceded.
The away form of Wigan Athletic is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Latics have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Reading's total of 34 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Skybet Championship.
Wigan Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Skybet Championship, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Wigan Athletic | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Reading are not exactly setting the world alight at Madejski Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Wigan Athletic in this game. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Reading | Drawn last 4 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Drawn each of their last 6 games. Not won in the 8 most recent games. |
| Wigan Athletic | Not won in previous 10 away matches. No win in the 8 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here