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  • TRANSFERSmith leaves for Stevenage6 Sep · Free agent
  • MANAGERG. Caldwell appointed manager2 Sep
  • TRANSFERBurrows joins on loan from Aston Villa31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERAsamoah returns from a loan at Shamrock Rovers30 Aug · Return from loan
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Wigan predicted lineup vs LeicesterMOST USED XI

Wigan's expected lineup away at Leicester in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 8 official matches: Walsh in goal, a back five of Burns, Carragher, Mellish, Fox and Barrett, and Perkins and Costelloe further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Wigan, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Head Coach
G. Caldwell
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 17 of last 30
3-4-2-1
57%
3-4-1-2
17%
3-1-4-2
10%
4-4-2
7%

Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.

Most Common Wigan Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Wigan transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED
8
DEPARTED
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IN · 8
  • BBurrowsfrom Aston VillaLoanAUG '26
  • AAsamoahfrom Shamrock RoversLoan returnAUG '26
  • WWhitworthfrom Crystal PalaceFree agentAUG '26
  • HHarrisfrom FulhamLoanAUG '26
  • GGrayfrom Manchester CityLoanAUG '26
  • WWalshfrom ChelseaLoanAUG '26
  • BBurnsfrom Manchester CityTransferAUG '26
  • HHarrisfrom BournemouthTransferAUG '26
OUT · 4
  • SSmithto StevenageFree agentSEP '26
  • FFrancoisFree agentAUG '26
  • BBrenanto BromleyTransferAUG '26
  • AAdeekoto RochdaleTransferAUG '26
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What is Wigan's expected lineup?
Wigan's expected lineup away at Leicester in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 8 official matches: Walsh in goal, a back five of Burns, Carragher, Mellish, Fox and Barrett, and Perkins and Costelloe further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Walsh, Burns, Carragher, Mellish, Fox, Barrett, Power, Weir, Murray, Perkins, Costelloe.
Who started Wigan's last match?
Wigan's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the League One (4-2-3-1): J. Whitworth, J. Carragher, F. Burns, M. Fox, J. Mellish, Charlie Gray, M. Power, F. Murray, J. Weir, R. Walsh, S. Perkins.
What was Wigan's last result?
Wigan lost to Wycombe 0–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Wigan last win?
Wigan last won on 2 Sept 2026, beating Milton Keynes Dons 3–1.
Who has made the most starts for Wigan this season?
M. Power leads with 8 starts for Wigan across all competitions this season.
What formation does Wigan use most often?
Wigan have used a 3-4-2-1 in 5 of their 7 matches this season.
Which Wigan goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Joe Walsh has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Wigan this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Wigan defender has started the most this season?
Finley Burns has made the most starts as defender for Wigan this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Wigan midfielder has started the most this season?
Max Power has made the most starts as midfielder for Wigan this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Wigan forward has started the most this season?
Dara Costelloe has made the most starts as forward for Wigan this season, starting 6 matches.
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