Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool predictions, Sep 22, 2026

Sep 19, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English EFL Trophy, on Tuesday,

Wigan Athletic

Blackpool

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As Wigan Athletic prepares to host Blackpool in the English EFL Trophy on September 22, 2026, both teams come into the match struggling for form. Wigan has secured just one victory in their last five contests, highlighting a need for improvement in both their offensive and defensive strategies. Meanwhile, Blackpool has also managed only one win in their recent five matches, indicating a similar struggle to find consistency.

Bookmakers reflect this uncertainty, with odds set at 2.34 for Wigan to win at home and 2.84 for an away victory for Blackpool. The probabilistic assessment suggests a 41.3% chance of Wigan securing a home triumph, slightly favoring them, while Blackpool trails with a 31.8% likelihood of victory and a 26.3% chance for a draw.

Tactically, Wigan may rely on maximizing their home advantage and commanding midfield play to create goal-scoring opportunities, while Blackpool will aim for a disciplined defensive structure and quick transitions to exploit counter-attacking chances. Ultimately, this match presents an opportunity for either team to claim a much-needed victory, though past performances indicate that both are in search of reliable form. As such, while home advantage could play a role, a closely contested match is anticipated without guaranteed outcomes.

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Wigan
39.6%		 Draw
27.5%		 Blackpool
32.9%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.35 3.40 2.79
betsson 2.32 3.30 2.75
MarathonBet 2.30 3.30 2.77
WilliamHill 2.30 3.30 2.70
Pinnacle 2.34 3.43 2.84
Best for US Customers 2.28 3.30 2.80

Latest Results

19.09.26 Wigan Athletic – Wycombe Wanderers – 0:1
12.09.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Wigan Athletic – 0:0
05.09.26 Wigan Athletic – Stockport County – 0:4
02.09.26 Wigan Athletic – Milton Keynes Dons – 3:1
30.08.26 AFC Wimbledon – Wigan Athletic – 1:0		 19.09.26 Blackpool – Plymouth Argyle – 2:4
12.09.26 Blackpool – Bromley FC – 2:2
05.09.26 Reading – Blackpool – 3:1
02.09.26 Barnsley FC – Blackpool – 2:1
29.08.26 Blackpool – Peterborough United – 4:0

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wigan won 1.
  • The recent form of both sides has fallen below expectations.
  • The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Wigan has recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 27:25 (averaging 1.4:1.3 goals per game).
  • Specifically in home fixtures for Wigan against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses, with 11:15 goals (averaging 1:1.4 per game).

    • Latest Head To Head

    07.03.26 Blackpool – Wigan Athletic – 1:1
    20.12.25 Wigan Athletic – Blackpool – 0:2
    26.04.25 Wigan Athletic – Blackpool – 1:1
    28.10.24 Blackpool – Wigan Athletic – 2:2
    16.03.24 Wigan Athletic – Blackpool – 1:0

    Standings

    Group 1

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Sheffield Wed 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Accrington 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Salford 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Sunderland U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 2

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Wigan 1 1 0 0 0 3:2 3
    2 Blackpool 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Crewe 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Aston Villa U21 1 0 0 0 1 2:3 0

    Group 3

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Newcastle Utd U21 1 1 0 0 0 3:1 3
    2 Bradford City 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Rotherham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 York City 1 0 0 0 1 1:3 0

    Group 4

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Chesterfield 1 1 0 0 0 5:3 3
    2 Manchester City U21 2 1 0 0 1 7:6 3
    3 Port Vale 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Mansfield 1 0 0 0 1 1:4 0

    Group 5

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Stockport County 1 1 0 0 0 6:3 3
    2 Tranmere 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Shrewsbury 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Everton U21 1 0 0 0 1 3:6 0

    Group 6

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Grimsby 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Notts County 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Burton 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Nottingham U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 7

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Barnsley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Oldham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Fleetwood 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Leeds U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 8

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Huddersfield 1 1 0 0 0 3:1 3
    2 Rochdale 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Liverpool U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Doncaster 1 0 0 0 1 1:3 0

    Group 9

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Exeter 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    2 Cheltenham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Oxford Utd 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Tottenham U21 1 0 0 0 1 0:2 0

    Group 10

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Leicester 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Walsall 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Stevenage 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Fulham U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 11

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Wycombe 2 1 0 1 0 3:2 4
    2 Reading 1 0 1 0 0 1:1 2
    3 Chelsea U21 2 0 1 0 1 3:4 2
    4 Bristol Rovers 1 0 0 1 0 2:2 1

    Group 12

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Colchester 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Luton 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Peterborough 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Ipswich U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 13

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Crystal Palace U21 1 1 0 0 0 2:1 3
    2 Plymouth 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Newport 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Swindon 1 0 0 0 1 1:2 0

    Group 14

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Barnet 1 1 0 0 0 5:1 3
    2 Arsenal U21 2 1 0 0 1 3:6 3
    3 Leyton Orient 2 0 1 0 1 2:3 2
    4 AFC Wimbledon 1 0 0 1 0 1:1 1

    Group 15

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Brighton U21 1 1 0 0 0 3:0 3
    2 Gillingham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Cambridge Utd 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Northampton 1 0 0 0 1 0:3 0

    Group 16

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 MK Dons 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Crawley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Bromley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Brentford U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

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