Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Wigan
Match Time & Date:
27 September 2025
15:00
Prediction: 1-1
Cardiff
The Brick Community Stadium will host Saturday’s clash between Wigan and Cardiff. The Latics are eager to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 EFL Cup defeat to Wycombe, with their league form fluctuating in recent weeks. On the positive side, there are no fresh injury concerns in the squad, allowing them to rotate options if needed.
Cardiff City, on the other hand, enjoyed a memorable night in midweek, stunning Premier League side Burnley in the EFL Cup, but they quickly returned to reality in the league, suffering a 3-1 loss to Bradford City. Consistency remains an issue for the Bluebirds, who have found the net regularly but also struggle to keep things tight at the back. With Eli King and Ollie Tanner both out of contention, their depth is tested once again. Considering that both sides will be desperate to get back on course in League One, a lively contest is on the cards.
Highlighted Team (Wigan):
Wigan Athletic are one of the winners of the English FA Cup. The Latics won the prestigious trophy in 2013, with the team upsetting Manchester City in the title game. This is considered the club’s biggest success, but it has to be noted that Wigan played in the UEFA Europa League in the 2013/2014 season.
Wigan have been playing their home games at the DW Stadium since 1999 and they had played at Springfield Park in the past. Chorley are considered Wigan’s fierce rivals, but the two teams last met in 1971, when they competed in the Northern Premier League. The likes of Preston North End, Bury, Oldham Athletic, Burnley and Blackburn Rovers are regarded as Wigan Athletic’s rivals as well.
The club was founded in 1932 and they competed in the English Premier League from 2005 to 2013. The colour of Wigan’s home kit is blue and white (stripes).
