Wigan Athletic face a crucial League One test away at AFC Wimbledon this weekend, with both sides rooted in the relegation zone after poor starts. The Latics are the only team in the division to lose their opening two league matches, leaving them bottom of the table with zero points.
How have Wigan Athletic started the season?
Wigan Athletic's current league standing is a major concern. They sit 24th in League One with 0 points, having lost both of their opening fixtures. Their recent form is marked as LL, and they have scored just two goals while conceding five, giving them a -3 goal difference. This leaves them already six points behind the early leaders, Bradford City. The club's next challenge is a home game against Stockport County on September 5th, a fixture you can find on our fixtures page. Their only competitive win so far this term was a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa's U21 side in the EFL Trophy, but they followed that with a 3-2 loss to Cambridge United in the same competition.
What is the recent form of both teams?
AFC Wimbledon find themselves only one place above Wigan, in 23rd position with a single point. Their form has been dismal in the league, losing eight of their last ten League One fixtures. In that miserable run, they managed just one win, one draw, and scored a paltry two goals. Their cup form offers little solace, with heavy defeats to Fulham and Huddersfield Town. Wigan's own league form shows a draw with Barnsley and losses to Leyton Orient and Grimsby Town in a friendly. The full picture of the League One table can be seen on our standings page.
What does the head-to-head history show?
The historical record offers Wigan Athletic some hope. They are unbeaten in their four away league games against AFC Wimbledon, winning three and drawing one. In fact, the only EFL side they have faced more often on the road without losing is Barnsley. However, the most recent meeting between these two sides ended in a 1-0 home win for Wigan Athletic back in April. AFC Wimbledon will be aiming for consecutive victories in this fixture for the very first time. Previous encounters include a 2-1 away win for Wigan in November 2025 and a 1-0 home win in March 2022.
Why is this match so important for Wigan?
This fixture carries significant psychological weight. Another defeat would mean Wigan Athletic have lost their opening three matches of an EFL campaign for the first time since the 1994-95 season in League Two. With both teams desperate for points to climb out of the bottom four, the match is a classic six-pointer. The pressure is on to turn around a season that has begun with defensive fragility, having conceded five goals in just two league games. Analysing individual contributions to this defensive record is possible on our stats page.
For Wigan Athletic, the immediate focus is squarely on halting their losing streak and finding a way to get off the mark in League One. A positive result at Plough Lane would provide a vital platform before returning to the DW Stadium to face Stockport County.
