Match Preview: Wigan Athletic vs Chorley – Pre-Season Friendly

Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025
Kick-Off: 3PM
Venue: Victory Park, Chorley

Wigan Athletic continue their preparations for the 2025/26 season with a short trip to face National League North side Chorley FC in their first pre-season friendly.

This fixture provides a valuable opportunity for Ryan Lowe’s side to build match fitness, integrate new signings, and test tactical plans ahead of the League One campaign.

Getting Minutes In The Tank

After returning to training just a couple of weeks ago, this friendly marks another step in the build-up to competitive action. These games are less about results and more about sharpness, rhythm, and giving minutes to a wide range of players.

A Chance For New Signings To Impress

Wigan’s summer recruitment has seen a handful of fresh faces arrive at The Brick Community Stadium, and matches like these offer the perfect platform for them to settle in and showcase their talents to both the coaching staff and the fans. Supporters will no doubt be keen to get an early look at how the new additions are shaping up

Head-to-Head History

The two clubs have met 67 times since the early 20th century, largely in local league and cup competitions.

Wigan have dominated early encounters, especially pre-1971, but competitive matches have been more balanced in recent years.

• In the modern era, they’ve clashed three times in friendlies or cup fixtures:
  • Nov 2020 FA Cup: Chorley shocked Wigan 3–2 after extra time.
  • Jul 2024: A goalless draw at Victory Park.
  • July 5, 2025: This upcoming friendly…

Stats:

Played: 67

Latics Wins: 34

Chorley Wins: 22

Draws: 11

Latics Goals: 128

Chorley Goals: 107

Score Predictions

Our human score predictions are just for fun and based on personal opinions, recent form, and match context. They are not expert advice and should never be used for things like betting or making financial decisions. For more details, please visit our disclaimer.

Curtis’ Prediction: Chorley FC 0-1 Wigan Athletic

💭 “So far Latics have made 5 signings, a few of which are forwards and the likes of a midfielder. I also belive that there’s is a lot more positivity in our fanbase because of this and the fact that most are trusting Lowe and backing him with what he is doing so far since he’s come in. With all this in mind I think with it being the first pre-season I think that Lowe will be experimenting and I think we should be more than capable of bagging at least one goal.”