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Wigan Ath. play host to Derby County at JJB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Latics have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.
The last time the two teams met at Wigan Ath. was well over fifteen years ago, back in August 1985, the Latics carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Third Division match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2003/2004 | Sat 11 Oct | Derby County | 2 - 2 | Wigan Ath. | LD1 |
| 1985/1986 | Sun 22 Dec | Derby County | 1 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | DIV3 |
| 1985/1986 | Sat 24 Aug | Wigan Ath. | 2-1 | Derby County | DIV3 |
| 1984/1985 | Sat 20 Apr | Wigan Ath. | 2 - 0 | Derby County | DIV3 |
| 1984/1985 | Sat 24 Nov | Derby County | 2 - 2 | Wigan Ath. | DIV3 |
Recent respective form guides
Wigan Athletic's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Latics have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
The away form of Derby County is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Rams have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Wigan Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 50 points from 30 games. Derby County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 31 points from 30 matches.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Wigan Ath. | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Derby County | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Latics's form is quite poor at the moment, but I see this as their ideal opportunity to register a morale-boosting win. Home Win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Wigan Ath. | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Derby County | Lost each of the previous 3 away matches. Not won in previous 11 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |