Wigan Athletic vs Northampton Town Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 2, 2025 | Brick Community Stadium | EFL League One | 15:00

The Brick Community Stadium braces for a feisty League One opener this Saturday as Wigan Athletic welcome Northampton Town. After a somewhat underwhelming previous season, the Latics, now under new management, are eager to showcase their renewed ambition and push for a promotion-challenging spot. Their pre-season form has been promising, hinting at a more cohesive and attacking unit. Northampton, on the other hand, will arrive with their characteristic grit and determination, having shown flashes of resilience in their recent outings. This promises to be a battle of contrasting styles, with Wigan's attacking prowess likely to be tested by Northampton's disciplined defensive setup. We anticipate a hard-fought match, with Wigan ultimately edging out the Cobblers in a 1-0 win.

Key Betting Tip: Wigan Athletic to Win at 2.10 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Wigan Athletic vs Northampton Town Predicted Lineups

Wigan Athletic Predicted XI: _Tickle, Carragher, Kerr, Sessegnon, Murray, Francois, Weir, Brenan, Smith, Asamoah Jr, Mullin _

Northampton Town Predicted XI: Burge, Burroughs, Campbell, Willis, Hoskins, McGeehan, List, Fornah, Thorniley, Wormleighton, Baldwin

Wigan Athletic vs Northampton Town Current League Standings

The EFL officially kicks off this weekend! Meaning that neither club has an official standing in the table yet. Wigan Athletic finished 15th in League One last season, with 56 points. Northampton finished 18th, five points behind Wigan, and five points from the relegation zone. Both will be looking to have stronger seasons after disappointing bottom-half finishes last campaign.

Wigan Athletic vs Northampton Town Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair frequently played against each other in the third and fourth tier back in the 80s and 90s, earning promotion together to the EFL Second Division back in 1996/97. In the 2000s, Wigan would go on to play in the Premier League, whilst Northampton continued to languish in the lower echelons of the football league. In 2017, the teams faced off for the first time in 14 years when the Tics returned to the third tier. Since then, they have played regularly in League One.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• May 2025: Northampton Town 1-1 Wigan Athletic (League One)
• November 2024: Wigan Athletic 2-1 Northampton Town (League One)
• January 2024: Northampton Town 1-1 Wigan Athletic (League One)
• August 2023: Wigan Athletic 2-1 Northampton Town (League One)
• February 2021: Northampton Town 0-1 Wigan Athletic (League One)

Northampton have beaten Wigan once in the last 13 meetings between these two. Overall, in their last 41 games, the Tics dominate the fixture, winning 21, drawing 14, and losing just 6 to the Cobblers. Since Northampton were promoted to League One in 2023, their two away games in Wigan have ended in 2-1 defeats.

Recent Wigan Athletic and Northampton Town Matches Analysis

Last 5 Wigan Athletic Matches:

• Tranmere Rovers 0-1 Wigan Athletic (Domestic Friendly)
• Accrington Stanley 2-4 Wigan Athletic (Domestic Friendly)
• Wigan Athletic 1-1 Curzon Ashton (Domestic Friendly)
• Chorley 1-2 Wigan Athletic (Domestic Friendly)
• Northampton Town 1-1 Wigan Athletic (EFL League One)

Wigan’s last competitive game was coincidentally against Northampton. Their local friendlies against sides from Lancashire, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester have all been relatively successful, leaving them unbeaten in their last five.

Last 5 Northampton Town Matches:

• Northampton 3-0 Birmingham City (Sam Hoskins Testimonial)
• Northampton Town 0-0 West Ham United U21 (Domestic Friendly)
• Millwall 3-0 Northampton Town (Domestic Friendly)
• Norwich City 3-1 Northampton Town (Domestic Friendly)
• Cambridge United 3-0 Northampton Town (Domestic Friendly)

The Cobblers have had a busier pre-season schedule, mainly against clubs from London and East Anglia. There have been some heavy defeats against clubs in the league above; however, a strong victory against Birmingham City leaves them in good standing for their trip to Wigan.

Wigan Athletic vs Northampton Town Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Wigan Athletic win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Wigan Athletic vs Northampton Town Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Wigan Athletic to Win @ 2.10 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted an away victory in this fixture. Recent head-to-head and form suggest confidence in a Tics win.

Key Players to Watch: Wigan Athletic vs Northampton Town

Paul Mullin (Wigan Athletic): The Tics have sealed the veteran EFL striker on loan from Wrexham, after scoring over 140 goals for Cambridge and Wrexham over the last five years.

Tyrese Fornah (Northampton Town): The 25-year-old is an excellent pick up for Northampton, as a midfielder with plenty of EFL experience at Plymouth, Reading, Nottingham Forest, and Derby. Even scoring in his last match against Birmingham City.

Wigan Athletic vs Northampton Town Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This game will be available to stream on Sky Sports+ with the correct subscription.

Referee: N/A

Stadium Information: The Brick Community Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Robin Park in Wigan, Greater Manchester. It is used by Wigan Warriors rugby league club and Wigan Athletic football club. Built and opened in 1999, from 2009 to 2024, it was named the DW Stadium, and from 13 May 2024, it was renamed, this time as The Brick Community Stadium, reflecting a partnership with a local charity.