Arsenal v Wigan – Lineups, stats and preview for FA Cup clash
Arsenal vs Wigan Match Preview
Arsenal to welcome Wigan at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as the teams meet again in the FA Cupmore than a decade after their memorable 2013-14 final clash.
The Gunners started this year's campaign comfortably, beating Portsmouth 4-1 in the third round, while struggling Wigan in League One earned their place with a 1-0 win over Preston North End.
Arsenal remain the most successful club in the competition with 14 titles, but have not gone beyond that since winning the trophy in 2020.
Their attention now turns to Wembley ambitions after a 1-1 Premier League draw against Brentford tightened the title race slightly.
Wigan arrive as obvious underdogs but will draw confidence from their cup exploits. Harrison Bettoni's goal secured victory for Preston, and they also won the previous rounds via penalties.
Team news for Arsenal vs Wigan
Arsenal are concerned about William Saliba, who missed the Brentford match through illness, and Martin Odegaard, who suffered a knee knock. The pair is unlikely to be risky.
Mikel Merino, Max Dowman and Kai Havertz are also unavailable. Rotation is expected, with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Christian Norgaard among those pushing to start, while Martinelli is expected to feature after his hat-trick in round three.
For Wigan, Baba Adeeko and Luke Robinson are back in training but not ready for selection. Harry McHugh remains sidelined and James Carragher is doubtful.
Jason Kerr has recovered and is expected to captain the team, with goalkeeper Sam Tickle set to start.
Expected line-ups for Arsenal vs Wigan
Arsenal: Kepa; White, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Norgaard, Rice; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli
Wigan: Tickle; Fox, Aimson, Kerr; Hunt, Weir, Smith, Murray; Bettoni, Wright; Taylor
Arsenal vs Wigan match statistics
- Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, more than any other club
- The Gunners have won their last three home matches in all competitions
- Wigan have lost five of their last six league matches
- Arsenal have not progressed past the fourth round since 2020
- Wigan last reached the fifth round of the FA Cup in 2017-18
Prediction
2026-02-14 08:15:00
