ENGLISH LEAGUE ONE BETTING PREVIEW - DONCASTER ROVERS VS WIGAN ATHLETIC

English League One

2026-01-24 - Doncaster Rovers vs Wigan Athletic

A Sports Betting Preview by ArmchairPunter

Doncaster Rovers v Wigan Athletic
Football : England: League One
Venue: Keepmoat Stadium
Saturday 24th January 2026, 1500hrs (GMT)

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Doncaster Rovers registered a vitally important three-point haul last weekend in League One when they inflicted a 1-0 win away from home upon AFC Wimbledon but despite that welcome victory, Saturday’s hosts still remain firmly ensconced in the relegation zone.

Doncaster had previously recorded a 3-1 home win against Fleetwood Town in the EFL Trophy but prior to these two recent highlights, Rovers had struggled in no uncertain terms as they had had to endure a seven-game winless run in all competitions.

Six defeats within Doncaster Rovers’ preceding seven games underlines the problems that Gran McCann’s side have experienced throughout this season’s campaign which includes losses at home to Stockport County and Plymouth Argyle in League One along with a 3-2 defeat at home to Southampton in the FA Cup.

Wigan Athletic on the other hand did manage to safely navigate their way through the 3rd round of the FA Cup as The Latics came out on top in an all-Lancashire affair against Preston NE with Ryan Lowe’s side prevailing in a 1-0 win at Deepdale.

Last time out in League One however, Wigan Athletic were handed a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to Bolton Wanderers so the visitors may just be relieved to be hitting the road once again on Saturday afternoon following that result.

The bigger picture shows Wigan Athletic have slipped to just four defeats in their last 12 matches in all competitions, collecting five wins along with three draws while an away record of 2-6-5 14/19 suggests The Latics are capable of grinding out at least a point at the Keepmoat Stadium.

The Betting Verdict

Wigan Athletic have held the upper hand over Doncaster Rovers, winning each of the last seven meetings.

The Pick :

Doncaster Rovers 1-2 Wigan Athletic

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Wigan Athletic AH+0.5 at odds of 1.60 with Bet365