Peterborough – Wigan

Peterborough host Wigan in what promises to be a tightly contested clash at the bottom of the table, with the home side sitting 21st on five points after a solitary win, two draws and three defeats, and a modest -5 goal difference (four scored, ten conceded). Wigan, languishing just two places below in 23rd place, have collected four points from one win, one draw and four losses, leaving them with a -6 goal deficit after netting five and letting in eleven. Both clubs are desperate for three points to climb out of the relegation zone, and their recent head‑to‑head record suggests a battle of equals, as neither side has managed to dominate the other in recent meetings. The fixture could prove decisive for survival hopes, with Peterborough looking to capitalize on home advantage while Wigan aim to close the gap and secure their league status.