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Wigan Ath. prepare to entertain Reading at JJB Stadium at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Latics have recorded 7 wins, and Reading have come away with 2 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at JJB Stadium was just last season, in December 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Division One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sat 27 Nov | Reading | 1 - 1 | Wigan Ath. | CHMP |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 06 Dec | Wigan Ath. | 0-2 | Reading | CHMP |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 08 Nov | Reading | 1 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | CHMP |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 22 Jan | Wigan Ath. | 0 - 2 | Reading | LGE1 |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 22 Dec | Reading | 1 - 1 | Wigan Ath. | LGE1 |
| 2000/2001 | Wed 16 May | Reading | 2 - 1 | Wigan Ath. | D2P |
| 2000/2001 | Sun 13 May | Wigan Ath. | 0 - 0 | Reading | D2P |
Recent respective form guides
Wigan Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Latics score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.
Reading have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.
Wigan Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 84 points from the 45 games they have played so far. Reading lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 70 from their 45 games so far.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Wigan Ath. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Latics. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Wigan Ath. | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Reading | 5 games since last away draw. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |