FM Preview: Wigan Athletic v Nottingham Forest 31 Aug 2013

Last updated : 30 August 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Wigan Athletic v Nottingham Forest fixture

Wigan Athletic play host to Nottingham Forest at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Latics have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The last time the two teams met at Wigan Athletic was back in August 2004, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 28 Aug Nottm. Forest 1 - 4 Wigan Ath. League Cup
2004/2005 Sat 19 Mar Nottm. Forest 1 - 1 Wigan Ath. Championship
2004/2005 Sat 07 Aug Wigan Ath. 1-1 Nottm. Forest Championship
2003/2004 Sat 01 May Nottm. Forest 1 - 0 Wigan Ath. League Division One
2003/2004 Sat 22 Nov Wigan Ath. 2 - 2 Nottm. Forest League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic could not have a worse home record, losing every single one of the last six matches played! These low-scoring games have seen just 0 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Nottingham Forest is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! These low-scoring games have seen just 0 goals scored and conceded.

Wigan Athletic's 5 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Nottingham Forest are leading the way in the Skybet Championship, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Wigan Athletic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nottingham Forest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Wigan Athletic No sequences of note
Nottingham Forest No sequences of note

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