Stevenage vs Wigan Athletic
Stevenage 1–0 Wigan Athletic
Stevenage claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Lamex Stadium, extending their dominant League One season, while SportSignals' away win signal at 6.5 came unstuck against a side that has been the division's most consistent force all campaign.
Stevenage picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Stevenage end of the standings.
Stevenage 1-0 Wigan Athletic: How the League One Leaders Held Firm Against a Model Prediction Gone Wrong
Stevenage claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Lamex Stadium, extending their dominant League One season, while SportSignals' away win signal at 6.5 came unstuck against a side that has been the division's most consistent force all campaign.
Read full report →- 45+1'Foul
Joe Taylor - 58'off: Christian SaydeeHarrison Bettoni
- 68'off: L. Thompson
D. Phillips - 79'off: Callum Wright
C. Vickers - 80'off: Joe Taylor
Dara Costelloe - 85'off: J. Roberts
Phoenix Patterson - 85'off: Saxon EarleyD. Butler
- 85'off: Matt PhillipsD. Sweeney
- 85'off: Jasper PattendenL. James-Wildin
- 90+3'off: Fraser Murray
Callum McManaman - 90+6'FoulD. Kemp
- 90+1'Left foot shotD. Sweeney
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the League One standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Blackpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Leicester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |  Barnsley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Notts County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |  Plymouth Argyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What was the final score of Stevenage vs Wigan Athletic?
The match finished 1-0 to Stevenage.
Who won Stevenage vs Wigan Athletic?
Stevenage won the match 1-0.
When did Stevenage vs Wigan Athletic take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Stevenage beat Wigan Athletic 1-0 in League One. Our model favoured a Stevenage win at 48 percent probability, but the pick missed the mark. Stevenage's recent form showed two wins, a draw and two losses across their last five matches, with both-sides-to-score occurring in 60 percent of those games. Wigan arrived with one win and one draw from their last five, posting a 50 percent BTTS rate. The home side's clean sheet proved decisive in a low-scoring contest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Stevenage's 6th-place finish contrasts sharply with Wigan's 16th position, a 10-point gap. Season run-in sees Stevenage chasing playoff consolidation while Wigan battle relegation pressure. Stevenage's vulnerability defensively, conceding 11 in five games, meets Wigan's recent defensive improvement. BTTS probability stands at 60% for Stevenage's recent fixtures, suggesting attacking intent despite defensive frailty.
Stevenage v Wigan Athletic · League One · 02/05/2026, 15:00:00