History of the Birmingham City v Wigan Athletic fixture
Birmingham C. play host to Wigan Athletic at St. Andrew's on Monday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Though only 25% of the games played between the two sides have resulted in a win for the Blues.
The last time the two teams met at Birmingham C. was more than a decade ago, in October 1991, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Third Division match.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click hereRecent encounters between the teams: 1991/1992 Tue 28 Apr Wigan Ath. 3 - 0 Birmingham C. LGE1 1991/1992 Sat 19 Oct Birmingham C. 3-3 Wigan Ath. LGE1 1990/1991 Tue 05 Feb Birmingham C. 0 - 0 Wigan Ath. LGE1 1990/1991 Sat 22 Sep Wigan Ath. 1 - 1 Birmingham C. LGE1 1989/1990 Sat 17 Feb Birmingham C. 0 - 0 Wigan Ath. LGE1 1989/1990 Fri 01 Dec Wigan Ath. 1 - 0 Birmingham C. LGE1 1977/1978 Sat 07 Jan Birmingham C. 4 - 0 Wigan Ath. FAC
Recent respective form guides
Birmingham City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Blues have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Latics's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Birmingham C. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 13 points from their 19 games thus far. Wigan Ath. find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 34 points they have accumulated from 20 games.
For detailed team form guides throughout the leagues, click hereCurrent form guides: P W D L F A P Birmingham C. 6 1 1 4 5 13 4 Wigan Ath. 6 4 0 2 11 10 12
STB prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Blues of late, but I see things improving with the visit of Wigan Athletic. Home winSequence statistics: Birmingham C. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.Wigan Ath. 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 20 outings ago.