Leicester vs Wigan - League One

When Leicester and Wigan clash at the home ground on September 26, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a League One fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. There are just three weeks to go in the transfer window and City face more transfer questions than answers ahead of the new campaign.

A glance at the League One table tells the story: Leicester in 13th and Wigan in 23rd, with positions to defend and places to climb. Leicester have blown hot and cold, WLWDL across their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, DLWLL in their last five and a win rate of just 16.67% telling its own story. The contrast in attacking output — 1.33 versus 0.83 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. One position every Premier League club still needs to strengthen in before the transfer window closes.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Leicester will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Wigan's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. No wonder the skipper had talked of a 'new Aston Villa' in the pre-match press conference with what seemed like genuine excitement.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman J. Marriott — 6 goals this term — will be one to watch. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Dundee defender Ryan Astley has insisted Duncan Ferguson would be a great pick to become the next Scotland manager, having worked with him at Everton - Daily Record.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The weight of evidence points to Leicester, and a 2-1 win for the hosts feels like the most probable outcome. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the League One standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".