Wigan Athletic U21 face Barnsley U21 in the English U21 Professional Development League 2 on 10 March 2026. The Round 15 fixture is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 (GMT+0) as both teams aim to build momentum in the competition. This match analysis explores recent performances, scoring patterns and the head to head history between the sides to highlight key statistical trends.
Quick Probability Snapshot
Home Win Probability: 42%
Draw Probability: 27%
Away Win Probability: 31%
1st Half Over 0.5 Probability: 72%
1st Half Under 0.5 Probability: 28%
FT Over 2.5 Probability: 69%
FT Under 2.5 Probability: 31%
Home Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026 | Crewe Alexandra U21 | 0-1 | 2-3 | W |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 2-3 | 5-3 | W |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Sheffield United U21 | 0-3 | 2-3 | L |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Coventry U21 | 3-7 | 3-7 | W |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Hull City U21 | 0-2 | 1-2 | L |
Away Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | Crewe Alexandra U21 | 1-1 | 2-1 | W |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Coventry U21 | 1-1 | 2-1 | W |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Huddersfield Town U21 | 0-0 | 2-1 | W |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 1-4 | 2-4 | W |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Brentford U21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | L |
Head to Head – Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | Barnsley U21 | 1-2 | 3-7 | W |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Barnsley U21 | 2-2 | 0-2 | D |
| 24 Sep 2024 | Barnsley U21 | 0-0 | 0-2 | L |
| 7 Mar 2024 | Barnsley U21 | 1-4 | 0-2 | L |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Barnsley U21 | 4-5 | 4-5 | W |
Game Trend Analysis
Wigan Athletic U21 have been involved in several high scoring matches in recent weeks in the English U21 Professional Development League 2. Their attacking play has produced a strong number of goals, particularly in victories against Fleetwood Town U21 and Crewe Alexandra U21. However, defensive consistency has been less stable, with multiple matches featuring goals conceded.
Barnsley U21 arrive with solid momentum after a sequence of positive results. The team has demonstrated effective attacking output while also maintaining competitive defensive performances in several fixtures. Their recent victories against Coventry U21 and Crewe Alexandra U21 underline their ability to control matches and convert chances.
The head to head history between these sides has produced open and entertaining contests. Many meetings have seen multiple goals, reflecting the attacking nature of youth level competitions. Considering the current team form and scoring trends, this fixture may again feature dynamic attacking football and several goal scoring opportunities.