FootyMAD Wimbledon match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Wimbledon v Wigan Athletic fixture

Wigan pack their bags to visit Wimbledon at Selhurst Park Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Half the previous contests have ended with a drawn game, but unfortunately the other half have ended in a defeat for the Latics.

The previous match played between the two at Selhurst Park Stadium was within the last three years, in September 2000, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Tue 26 SepWigan1 - 2WimbledonLC
2000/2001Tue 19 SepWimbledon0 - 0WiganLC
1983/1984Sat 10 MarWimbledon2 - 2WiganDIV3
1983/1984Sat 12 NovWigan3 - 2WimbledonDIV3
1980/1981Sat 25 AprWigan1 - 0WimbledonDIV4
1980/1981Tue 31 MarWimbledon1 - 0WiganDIV4
1978/1979Wed 14 FebWigan1 - 2WimbledonDIV4

Recent respective form guides

Wimbledon have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Dons's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Wigan however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 2 have been let in at the wrong end.

Wimbledon are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 5 matches. Wigan are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 10 points from 5 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wimbledon61057143
Wigan64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Latics have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Selhurst Park Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wimbledon Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 5 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Wigan 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.