Wigan Athletic vs Mansfield Town: Preview, Team News & Prediction

Date & Time: 4th March 2025, 19:45 KO
Venue: One Call Stadium (Away for Wigan)
Competition: EFL League One

Match Overview

Wigan Athletic travel to Mansfield Town in what promises to be a crucial Sky Bet League One clash. With both teams level on points in the mid-table, a victory here could provide a vital push towards a stronger finish to the season.

Current Standings & Form

• Wigan Athletic: 15th place (LDDWL)
• Mansfield Town: 16th place (LDLLD)

Both teams have struggled for consistency this season, with Mansfield being winless in their last 5 games and Wigan only having 1 win in the last 7.

Managerial Situation

Wigan Athletic are currently being managed by caretaker boss Glenn Whelan following the sacking of Shaun Maloney. Maloney was dismissed after Wigan’s 2-1 defeat to Reading, a match in which the Latics briefly held a 1-0 lead before conceding twice.

Recent Meetings

• 22nd Oct 2024 (League One): Wigan 1-2 Mansfield
  • Wigan Scorer: Aasgaard (53’)
  • Mansfield Scorers: Evans (29’), Baccus (62’)
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• 14th Jan 2025 (FA Cup): Mansfield 0-2 Wigan
  • Wigan Scorer: Aasgaard (48’, 54’)
  • Highlights:

In their last meeting, Wigan came out on top in the FA Cup, but Mansfield took the league points at The Brick Community Stadium earlier in the season.

Head-to-Head Record

• Wigan Wins: 19
• Draws: 4
• Mansfield Wins: 11

Predictions

Both teams need a response after recent losses, but Wigan’s strong away performance in the FA Cup at Mansfield could give them an edge. However, Mansfield will be determined to avenge that defeat. Expect a tight contest with a possible draw or a narrow away win.

Curtis’ Prediction: Mansfield Town 0-1 Wigan Athletic

💭 The reason I say this is because it is our first outing with Glenn Whelan at the helm and none of our players have put a goal past Mansfield except for Aasgaard, who has unfortunately since departed to Luton Town. Therefore, with all this in mind I feel like our away form is better than at home so there’s definitely potential to go out there and bring some points back with us considering Mansfield’s recent form is only slightly worse than ours.

Charlie’s Prediction: Mansfield Town 1-1 Wigan Athletic

💭 Going for a draw in this one, as it’s Whelan’s first game and I think he will be doing alot of trial & error experimenting with different tactics aswell as formations.