A vital match in League One as both sides are challenging for the top positions. With Rotherham United in 1st place and Wigan Athletic placed 2nd, this promises to be a thriling duel. Read on to learn more!
- Rotherham United have the most scored goals (57) in League One
- Wigan Athletic have the most scored goals in the second half (33) in League One
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a League One game only three days ago.
Rotherham United form and stats
Rotherham United have performed here at AESSEAL New York Stadium this season with 11 wins from 15 League One matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 2. In general it's been a long time since Rotherham United tasted defeat here at AESSEAL New York Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last eleven home games in the league.
Rotherham are confident in defense, having played 540 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Rotherham United are returning here after visiting Sheffield Wednesday and winning with a 2-0 scoreline. Smith and Ladapo scored the goal(s). Goalkeeper Vickers got the top rating on the team in that game; 8.34 out of ten. Vickers topped it up with a clean sheet.
In the game before, an away victory match versus AFC Wimbledon with a 1-0 scoreline.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Rotherham have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found four games) they have won two times, drawn one and lost one.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Morecambe are coming to town in four days.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (34 in 15 games), Rotherham United's attacking play is working. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 4 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Rotherham United have only conceded 13 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Wigan Athletic form and stats
Wigan Athletic have an excellent away record in the League One so far with 10-2-2 from 14 games.
Wigan Athletic had fun at their own home (AESSEAL New York Stadium) last time out, beating Crewe Alexandra 2-0. McClean and Lang scored. McClean, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 8.4. McClean scored one goal, served one assist, hit three key passes and won 5 of 14 duels.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Charlton Athletic.We have checked recent matches where Wigan have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those eight games were three victories, zero draws and five defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Wigan Athletic now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A League One game at Wycombe Wanderers is waiting in only four days.
Wigan Athletic have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 29 goals from 14 away matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Wigan Athletic are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 13 times in 14 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Wigan Athletic - Rotherham 1-0 was the product when these squads previously met, also in this season. Last ten meetings involving these contenders: Rotherham United won three, Wigan Athletic triumphed in five and we saw two draws. six games with over 2,5 goals, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Smith 16 goals |   W. Keane 15 goals |  C. Lang 10 goals |
Rotherham United missing players
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| Rotherham United | Wigan Athletic | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 31 | 15 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 14 | 29 |
| 21 | 11 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 57 | 34 | 7 | Scored | S | 6 | 29 | 52 |
| 18 | 13 | 3 | Conceded | C | 6 | 13 | 27 |
| 94% | 93% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 97% |
| 68% | 80% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 86% | 86% |
| 32% | 53% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 64% | 55% |
| 23% | 40% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 36% | 21% |
| 16% | 27% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 21% | 14% |
| 32% | 53% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 57% | 62% |
| 55% | 40% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 36% | 34% |
| 19% | 13% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 14% | 7% |
| 6.9 | 6.6 | 7.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14.8 | 15.6 | 14.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.8 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| 5 | 5.6 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| 37% | 40% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 45% | 39% |
| 8.5 | 7.6 | 6.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13.5 | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| 3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
- Rotherham United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Rotherham United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Rotherham United have the fewest conceded goals (18) in League One
- Rotherham United have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (5) in League One
- Rotherham United have the fewest matches over the total-line (7) in League One
- Rotherham United have the most clean sheets (17) in League One
- Rotherham United have the most points (35) at home in League One
- Rotherham United have the most scored goals (57) in League One
- Rotherham United have the the best goal difference (+39) in League One
- Rotherham United have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Rotherham United is in the best form (6-0-0) in League One
- Wigan Athletic have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Wigan Athletic have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- Wigan Athletic have the most scored goals in the second half (33) in League One
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Rotherham United | 31 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 5 | 39 | 68 |
| 2 | Wigan Athletic | 29 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 52 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 25 | 62 |
| 3 | Milton Keynes Dons | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 51 | 34 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 19 | 17 | 57 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 56 | 44 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 33 | 12 | 55 |
| 5 | Wycombe Wanderers | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 47 | 35 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 54 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 23 | 16 | 53 |
| 7 | Oxford United | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 56 | 41 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 53 |
| 8 | Sheffield Wednesday | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 42 | 34 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 22 | 8 | 52 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 49 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 48 |
| 10 | Bolton Wanderers | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 48 | 44 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 26 | 4 | 45 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 38 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 44 |
| 12 | Burton Albion | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 41 | 41 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 43 |
| 13 | Accrington Stanley | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 41 | 47 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -6 | 43 |
| 14 | Charlton Athletic | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 41 | 39 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 2 | 39 |
| 15 | Cheltenham Town | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 38 | 49 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 26 | -11 | 39 |
| 16 | Cambridge United | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 40 | 45 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 38 |
| 17 | Lincoln City | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 36 | 41 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 19 | -5 | 35 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury Town | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 19 | -5 | 34 |
| 19 | Fleetwood Town | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 44 | 53 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 28 | -9 | 32 |
| 20 | AFC Wimbledon | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 37 | 47 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 25 | -10 | 31 |
| 21 | Morecambe | 32 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 43 | 61 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 28 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 33 | -18 | 30 |
| 22 | Gillingham | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 26 | 53 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 25 | -27 | 26 |
| 23 | Doncaster Rovers | 33 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 23 | 63 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 38 | -40 | 25 |
| 24 | Crewe Alexandra | 32 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 58 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 33 | -32 | 22 |
