Wigan vs Luton prediction 18.02.2026 | League One
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- Competition: League One
- Date: 18th February, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: The Brick Community Stadium
Wigan Athletic welcome Luton Town for their Round 33 English League One encounter. The Latics sit deep in the relegation zone, struggling for form and consistency, while Luton maintain promotion ambitions from mid-table, as they currently sit in eighth position.
Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town F.C. Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Luton Town F.C.
1 : 0
Wigan Athletic
League One
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Wigan Athletic
0 : 2
Luton Town F.C.
Championship
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Wigan Athletic
1 : 2
Luton Town F.C.
FA Cup
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Luton Town F.C.
1 : 1
Wigan Athletic
FA Cup
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Luton Town F.C.
1 : 2
Wigan Athletic
Championship
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Wigan Athletic
0 : 0
Luton Town F.C.
Championship
While these teams do not possess a lengthy recent rivalry, the most recent League One meeting in August 2025 saw Luton secure a 1-0 victory away at Wigan with George Saville scoring early.
Wigan team overview
Wigan’s current League One campaign has been challenging, with only seven wins from 30 games. In their latest matches, they have gone five straight defeats across all competitions, including a 4-0 FA Cup loss to Arsenal and heavy league defeats such as 6-1 to Peterborough United. Their defensive record has been problematic: Wigan have conceded 42 goals this season and the club also carries poor home form, having failed to win any of their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
Injury specifics are less well-documented, but defensive absences and recent heavy defeats underline systemic issues in squad depth and resilience.
Last matches of Wigan Athletic
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Arsenal
4 : 0
Wigan Athletic
FA Cup
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Wigan Athletic
1 : 2
Reading
League One
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Peterborough United
6 : 1
Wigan Athletic
League One
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Wigan Athletic
0 : 1
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Wycombe Wanderers
2 : 0
Wigan Athletic
League One
Wigan Athletic lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Sam Tickle
Defenders
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4
Will Aimson
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15
Jason Kerr
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3
Morgan Fox
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32
Jack Hunt
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7
Fraser Murray
Midfielders
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17
Matthew Smith
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6
Jensen Weir
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8
Callum Wright
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43
Harrison Bettoni
Forwards
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9
Christian Saydee
Luton team overview
Luton Town arrive at DW Stadium in much healthier standing. Their current League One record includes 13 wins from 31 matches and keeps them in contention for a top-six finish, which would guarantee them a place in the playoffs. Luton’s recent league form has been mixed but overall stable, featuring narrow 2-1 and 1-0 victories over Bradford City and Blackpool, interspersed with tight defeats to Plymouth and Huddersfield.
Luton’s away record this season shows periodic goals but also a tendency to be limited to one or no goals in several away matches - failed to score in two of their last three away fixtures - indicating their pragmatic, defence-orientated away approach. Injury news for Luton is not heavily reported, suggesting relative squad stability compared to their hosts.
Last matches of Luton Town F.C.
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Cardiff City
3 : 1
Luton Town F.C.
League One
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Luton Town F.C.
2 : 1
Bradford City
League One
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Luton Town F.C.
1 : 0
Blackpool
League One
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Huddersfield Town
1 : 0
Luton Town F.C.
League One
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Plymouth Argyle
1 : 0
Luton Town F.C.
League One
Luton Town F.C. lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Josh Keeley
Defenders
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17
Nigel Cello Lonwijk
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5
Mads Juel Andersen
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15
Teden Mengi
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38
Joseph Johnson
Midfielders
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54
Kasey Palmer
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27
Jake Richards
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18
Jordan Clark
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25
Isaiah Jones
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30
Gideon Kodua
Forwards
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22
Devante Cole
Prediction
The most probable outcomes lean towards a Luton victory, with low-to-moderate goal totals.
Prediction: Luton to Win.
Three reasons we expect Luton to Win
- Luton have recorded two League One wins from a possible three in recent matchdays.
- Wigan have lost four consecutive League One games.
- Luton beat Wigan 1-0 in the reverse league fixture earlier in the season.
Main prediction Wigan Athletic - Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town F.C. to win
Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town F.C. standings in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City | 37 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 69 - 32 | +37 | 80 |
| 2 | Cardiff City | 37 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 73 - 39 | +34 | 76 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 37 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 55 - 38 | +17 | 65 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 37 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 47 - 41 | +6 | 64 |
| 5 | Stevenage | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 40 - 37 | +3 | 57 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 56 - 46 | +10 | 56 |
| 7 | Stockport County | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 48 - 46 | +2 | 56 |
| 8 | Reading | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 55 - 49 | +6 | 55 |
| 9 | Wycombe Wanderers | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 53 - 41 | +12 | 53 |
| 10 | Plymouth Argyle | 37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 56 - 53 | +3 | 53 |
| 11 | Luton Town | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 48 - 46 | +2 | 51 |
| 12 | Barnsley | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 58 - 58 | 0 | 49 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 46 - 50 | -4 | 49 |
| 14 | Peterborough United | 36 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 51 - 51 | 0 | 46 |
| 15 | Mansfield Town | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 42 - 39 | +3 | 45 |
| 16 | Burton Albion | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 41 - 51 | -10 | 43 |
| 17 | Doncaster Rovers | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 40 - 59 | -19 | 43 |
| 18 | Exeter City | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 40 - 47 | -7 | 42 |
| 19 | Leyton Orient | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 49 - 60 | -11 | 42 |
| 20 | Wigan Athletic | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 38 - 50 | -12 | 41 |
| 21 | Blackpool | 37 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 43 - 61 | -18 | 38 |
| 22 | Rotherham United | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 35 - 50 | -15 | 36 |
| 23 | Northampton Town | 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 31 - 50 | -19 | 35 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 26 - 46 | -20 | 28 |