Barclays Premier League
- Venue: DW Stadium
- Date: Saturday, 25 February
TEAM NEWS
Callum McManaman has overcome a back injury so Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has a fully-fit squad.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head- Only two of the 13 Premier League meetings between these clubs has been won by the home side.
- Aston Villa have lost only once in their six league visits to the DW Stadium and have won the last four games there.
- This is only the 17th meeting between the sides. Aston Villa have won eight times, Wigan four and there have been four draws.
- Wigan are winless in their last 10 Premier League games at home (D4 L6), scoring only eight goals in that time. It is their longest-ever run without a home victory.
- They have kept only one clean sheet in their last 22 league matches, a 0-0 draw at home to Liverpool on 21 December.
- The Latics have given away the equal most penalties (8) in the top flight this season, level with Newcastle. Since they were promoted in 2005, they have given away more penalties (39) than any other team in the Premier League.
- Villa have lost just one of their last six away games in the league (W3 D2 L1).
- They have only kept one clean sheet in their last 12 Premier League matches.
- They are the only team not to have scored from a corner in the top flight this season, but they have conceded 11 goals from corners.
