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  • 03 May 2025, Rotherham United vs Peterborough United, 2-1, Lose
  • 30 April 2025, Mansfield Town vs Peterborough United, 4-2, Lose
  • 26 April 2025, Peterborough United vs Bolton Wanderers, 1-1, Draw
  • 21 April 2025, Barnsley vs Peterborough United, 1-1, Draw
  • 18 April 2025, Peterborough United vs Stockport County, 1-1, Draw
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  • 03 May 2025, Northampton Town vs Wigan Athletic, 1-1, Draw
  • 29 April 2025, Burton Albion vs Wigan Athletic, 1-1, Draw
  • 26 April 2025, Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool, 1-1, Draw
  • 21 April 2025, Wigan Athletic vs Rotherham United, 1-0, Win
  • 18 April 2025, Shrewsbury Town vs Wigan Athletic, 0-1, Win
Wigan Athletic
Away
League One
League One, England

In an exciting clash between Peterborough United and Wigan Athletic on the 3rd of February, Wigan managed to edge out Peterborough by a single goal, winning the match 3-2. Analyzing the statistical data of this match can give a clearer insight into how the game unfolded and which factors were most decisive.

Goals, as the most crucial part of any football match, are the first order of business. In the first half, Wigan opened the scoring at 19:49 and kept their lead until the break. They then extended their lead early in the second half by scoring their second goal at 51:42 and continued their streak by scoring their third goal at 75:00. However, Peterborough did not go down without a fight and made an inspiring comeback scoring two goals in quick succession at 90:59 and 93:25. Unfortunately, they fell short of time to level the score or possibly win the game.

Aggression seemed to stand out as a particularly relevant factor in this match. Wigan's discipline became increasingly questionable as they received not one, but seven yellow cards throughout the match. Four of these were awarded in the opening half, creating a negative momentum that could affect performance and morale. One of these eventually turned into a red card, reducing Wigan to 10 men. Peterborough, on the other hand, managed to keep their composure better, receiving just two yellow cards during the game, both in the second half.

In terms of offensive play, Peterborough had a clear advantage with five corner kicks versus Wigan's single one, indicating a higher level of pressure exerted on the Wigan goal. However, they failed to convert these opportunities into goals. Interestingly, Peterborough managed to avoid falling into offside traps throughout the game, while Wigan was caught offside once.

In conclusion, the outcome of this match was heavily influenced by the strategic play from Wigan, who scored early and then defended their lead successfully, despite a raft of disciplinary issues. Peterborough's performance was commendable especially with their late surge of goals, but their inability to convert their corner kicks into valuable goals ultimately cost them the game. This analysis emphasizes the importance of discipline, effectiveness in leveraging set pieces, and efficient use of the ball in determining a match's outcome.

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Form Guide

Lose2-1Rotherham United vs Peterborough United
Lose4-2Mansfield Town vs Peterborough United
Draw1-1Peterborough United vs Bolton Wanderers
Draw1-1Barnsley vs Peterborough United
Draw1-1Peterborough United vs Stockport County
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
6:9
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Peterborough United has lost two matches in a row with a goal difference of 6:9, scoring 1.2 goals average
Draw1-1Northampton Town vs Wigan Athletic
Draw1-1Burton Albion vs Wigan Athletic
Draw1-1Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool
Win1-0Wigan Athletic vs Rotherham United
Win0-1Shrewsbury Town vs Wigan Athletic
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
5:3
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Wigan Athletic has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:3, scoring 1 goals average

Peterborough United H2H Wigan Athletic

Home gamePeterborough United10Wigan AthleticAway gameLeague One
Away gamePeterborough United03Wigan AthleticHome gameLeague One
Home gamePeterborough United23Wigan AthleticAway gameLeague One
Away gamePeterborough United12Wigan AthleticHome gameLeague One
Home gamePeterborough United21Wigan AthleticAway gameLeague One
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:9
GOALS / MATCH
1.20
  • Peterborough United lost three times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 6:9; average goals per match – 1.20
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