Preston vs Wigan Preview - A Dramatic FA Cup Match at Deepdale
Preston will host Wigan in the FA Cup on the morning of January 10th, aiming to capitalize on their home advantage at Deepdale and their impressive head-to-head record in the past.
The match between Preston and Wigan at Deepdale Stadium is attracting attention as both teams enter the knockout stage of the FA Cup. It's a clash between a home team looking to find their rhythm and a visiting Wigan side enjoying a spirited start to the season.
2:30 AM on January 10th - FA Cup Round at Deepdale Stadium
This encounter takes place against a backdrop of contrasting preparations in terms of actual form between the two teams. Wigan is showing rapid progress with an impressive run of matches, while Preston is still awaiting its first official match to assert its strength in the oldest cup competition on the planet.
Current form and statistics
Preston (Host):The Deepdale team entered this match without specific statistics from their previous games this season. However, playing on their home ground is always a huge morale boost for the white-shirted team.
Wigan (Away team):In stark contrast, Wigan are in extremely stable form with two consecutive wins in their last two matches. Their attacking performance is impressive, having scored 5 goals (an average of 2.5 goals per game). However, Wigan's defense still shows certain weaknesses, having conceded 3 goals in 2 matches, creating opportunities for opposing forwards.
Head-to-head history: Preston holds the advantage.
Looking at the history of the last 5 encounters, Preston has a clear advantage over Wigan. Specifically, the home team has won 3 matches, drawn 1, and lost only 1 against this opponent.
- February 25, 2023: Preston 2 - 1 Wigan
- July 30, 2022: Wigan 0 - 0 Preston
- July 31, 2021: Wigan 3 - 2 Preston
- February 8, 2020: Wigan 1 - 2 Preston
- August 10, 2019: Preston 3 - 0 Wigan
Notably, Preston consistently scores whenever they play at Deepdale against Wigan, further bolstering fans' confidence in a favorable outcome.
Team situation and tactical predictions
In terms of squad strength, neither Preston nor Wigan have reported any significant injuries or suspensions so far. This allows both managers to field their strongest lineups to battle for a place in the next round.
From a professional standpoint, experts believe Preston has a higher chance of winning due to historical factors and home advantage. Predicted odds suggest the home team has a 50% chance of winning and a 50% chance of drawing, while Wigan's chances of winning in this match are considered lower.
General assessment
The match is expected to be tight and not have many goals scored. Given the nature of a cup match, caution will be paramount. Preston will likely capitalize on set pieces or mistakes from the Wigan defense to decide the game.
Overall, analysts believe that Preston winning or drawing in a match with a total of under 3.5 goals is the most likely scenario.
Team lineup updated at 01:53 on 10/01/2026
Official lineup
Preston
Diagram:
CoachPaul Heckingbottom
Wigan
Diagram:
CoachRyan Thomas Lowe
