Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Wigan U23 in 4th and Watford U23 in 5th place.
- Wigan U23 have the fewest conceded goals (17) in Professional Development League
- Watford U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Wigan U23 form and stats
The story so far in the Professional Development League for Wigan U23, who have the fewest conceded goals (17) in Professional Development League, at their home stadium (Christopher Park) is 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Wigan U23 have played two draws in a row on their own stadium.
No payout for Wigan in their previous match, an away game at Barnsley U23 that ended in defeat 0-1. Before that, Wigan drew at home versus Crewe U23.
The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Coventry U23 in only three days.
The Wigan fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 12 goals in 8 league matches. Wigan U23 have conceded 12 from these games.
Watford U23 form and stats
Playing away, Watford U23 have won 4 games, drawn 2 and suffered 4 defeats in the Professional Development League this season.
Watford go into this game after a win, the home game against Swansea City U23 that ended 2-0. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Cardiff U23 wasn't a success with a 0-4 loss.
A new game in only four days for Watford, the Professional Development League home match versus Queens Park Rangers U23. Busy days.
Watford are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 16 times in 10 away games so far. Watford have conceded 24 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Wigan U23 missing players
Watford U23 missing players
| Wigan U23 | Watford U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 14 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 24 | 12 | 0 | Scored | S | 3 | 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 12 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 24 | 41 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 86% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 57% | 62% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 29% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 70% | 61% |
| 14% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 30% | 28% |
| 57% | 62% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 70% | 56% |
| 29% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 14% | 12% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 30% | 39% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.4 | 1.2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9.9 | 11.2 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 6 | 8.3 |
| 4.4 | 5.1 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| 39% | 29% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 75% | 52% | 40% |
- All of Watford U23's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Watford U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Watford U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Watford U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Wigan U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Wigan U23 have the fewest conceded goals (17) in Professional Development League
- Wigan U23 have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (7) in Professional Development League
- Wigan U23 have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Professional Development League
- Wigan U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sheffield Utd U23 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 43 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 24 | 37 |
| 2 | Nottingham U23 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 35 |
| 3 | Barnsley U23 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 31 |
| 4 | Wigan U23 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 29 |
| 5 | Birmingham U23 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | Hull City U23 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 26 |
| 7 | Coventry U23 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 13 | -3 | 18 |
| 8 | Crewe U23 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -8 | 17 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed U23 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -10 | 15 |