History of the Sunderland v Wigan Athletic fixture
Sunderland prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 10 previous games, with the Black Cats winning just 3.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium of Light was less than a year ago, in November 2011, with Wigan Athletic inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Black Cats in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 03 Jan | Wigan Ath. | 1 - 4 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Sunderland | 1-2 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Apr | Sunderland | 4 - 2 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Wigan Ath. | 1 - 1 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Feb | Sunderland | 1 - 1 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 28 Nov | Wigan Ath. | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Mar | Sunderland | 1 - 2 | Wigan Ath. | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sunderland have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.
The away form of Wigan Athletic however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Latics, and 8 goals against.
Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far,
Wigan Athletic find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 5 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| Wigan Athletic | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Sunderland's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Wigan Athletic. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sunderland | Unbeaten run of 6 matches. |
| Wigan Athletic | 10 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here