Blackburn vs Wigan: result 1-0 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 35Kick-off on March 4, 2017 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire
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What was the result of Blackburn vs Wigan?
Blackburn won 1-0 on March 4, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 58′M. EmnesBlackburn
Official lineup for Blackburn vs Wigan
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Blackburn
4-4-1-1- 19S. Gallagher
- 17M. Emnes
- 6J. Lowe
- 26D. Lenihan
- 7L. Feeney
- 23Danny Sean Guthrie
- 32C. Conway
- 24R. Nyambe
- 5D. Williams
- 14C. Mulgrew
- 1J. Steele
Wigan
4-1-4-1- 14O. Bogle
- 19R. Tunnicliffe
- 8Sam Morsy
- 17M. Jacobs
- 16S. MacDonald
- 12C. Connolly
- 26James William Hanson
- 33D. Burn
- 3Jake Buxton
- 23Stephen Warnock
- 35Matthew Gilks
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Blackburn have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Wigan have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2017 | Derby(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Burton Albion(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Feb 19, 2017 | Manchester United(home) | 1-2 | FA Cup |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Sheffield Wednesday(away) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Rotherham(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2017 | Nottingham Forest(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Feb 21, 2017 | QPR(away) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Feb 18, 2017 | Preston(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Wolves(away) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Fulham(away) | 2-3 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Blackburn wins, 1 draw, 3 Wigan wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2016 | Wigan 3-0 Blackburn | Championship |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Wigan 1-1 Blackburn | Championship |
| Sep 13, 2014 | Blackburn 3-1 Wigan | Championship |
| May 3, 2014 | Blackburn 4-3 Wigan | Championship |
| Oct 6, 2013 | Wigan 2-1 Blackburn | Championship |
| May 7, 2012 | Blackburn 0-1 Wigan | Premier League |
How many goals should we expect?
Blackburn score 1.2 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Wigan score 1.1 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn | 1.2 | 1.3 | 4 | 10/15 | 6/15 |
| Wigan | 1.1 | 1.3 | 6 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Blackburn | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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