Burton take on the visitors Wigan in the postponed round 38 match of English League One. The match will be played on Tuesday, April 29th at Pirelli Stadium (Burton upon Trent).
Burton have not been particularly impressive in recent seasons, despite once making headlines by reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and even spending a couple of years in the Championship. Since then, the club dropped back down to League One and has struggled to make an impact. Last year, they finished just 20th, surviving by a narrow two-point margin — 46 points versus 44. Any hopes of improvement this season seemed far-fetched, as they lost nearly half of their matches early on and found themselves once again in a relegation scrap. However, recent form offers some optimism, as they've managed to win every other game in the past month. Most recently, they bounced back from a defeat to league leaders Birmingham by beating Cambridge — a crucial result in their survival bid. Burton’s newfound grit and urgency have helped them stay alive, and the home crowd will be expecting another committed performance.
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Wigan are already looking ahead to next season. The Latics reached their peak in the early 2010s, with 2013 standing out as the year they won the FA Cup and debuted in the Europa League. But their glory days were short-lived, and they soon slipped down the English football pyramid — first to the Championship, then to League One. Last season, they finished in a modest 12th place, and this year they are floating in mid-table once again under Ryan Lowe. Wigan are neither threatened by relegation nor in serious contention for a playoff spot. Their form has been mixed, and they currently concede more goals than they score, which explains their inconsistency. That said, April included a solid unbeaten run, showing signs of resilience and progress. After a 1-0 win over Rotherham, they were held to a draw by Blackpool in the most recent round.
Since 2022, the two sides have alternated between Burton wins and draws. That includes a 2-1 away win by the Brewers back in January. Burton have far more to play for — they need the points, and they should be able to deliver a home win.
Prediction for the match: Burton to win.
