FM Preview: Everton v Wigan Athletic 17 Sep 2011

Last updated : 16 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Everton v Wigan Athletic fixture

Everton prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Toffees are clearly on top, with a 57.14% success rate in the fixture.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Goodison Park was less than a year ago, in December 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Wigan Ath. 1 - 1 Everton Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Everton 0-0 Wigan Ath. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Wigan Ath. 0 - 1 Everton Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 30 Aug Everton 2 - 1 Wigan Ath. Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 05 Apr Everton 4 - 0 Wigan Ath. Premier League
2008/2009 Mon 24 Nov Wigan Ath. 1 - 0 Everton Premier League
2007/2008 Sun 20 Jan Wigan Ath. 1 - 2 Everton Premier League

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

Recent respective form guides

Everton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Toffees in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Everton, Wigan Athletic are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Latics have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Everton's 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Wigan Athletic's 5 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Everton 6 3 1 2 7 5 10
Wigan Athletic 6 2 2 2 5 6 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Toffees to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Everton Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wigan Athletic Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here