Wigan Athletic vs Port Vale - League One Match
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Wigan Athletic vs Port Vale Preview: League One Clash
Wigan Athletic will host Port Vale at The DW Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 17:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting League One encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Wigan Athletic have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 5 games while suffering 3 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Port Vale have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 5 games while suffering 3 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record is evenly balanced between these two sides, with Wigan Athletic winning 2, Port Vale winning 2, and 1 matches ending in draws from their last 5 encounters.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Wigan Athletic are expected to line up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, while Port Vale will likely deploy a 3-5-2 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
Ross Martin will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 17:00 UTC
- Venue: The DW Stadium
- Competition: League One
- Wigan Athletic Position: 15th (30 pts)
- Port Vale Position: 24th (18 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 5): Wigan Athletic 2W - 1D - 2W Port Vale
- Referee: Ross Martin
