Arsenal will play Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in the FA Cup.
Mikel Arteta’s team enters the match following a 1-1 draw with Brentford, while Wigan comes to London after five straight losses.
Here is the complete preview, including match details, where to watch, team updates, and a score prediction.
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Game information
Arsenal will face Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday, February 15th, 2026. Kick-off is at 4:30 PM UK time.
In their last ten matches, Arsenal has scored 24 goals and conceded 10, averaging 2.4 goals per game while achieving four clean sheets.
Where to watch
Team news
Arsenal: The team is missing Max Dowman, Kai Havertz, and Mikel Merino due to injuries. William Saliba might return after missing the game against Brentford on February 12th.
Arsenal has won four of their last six FA Cup home matches, scoring 11 goals and allowing nine.
Wigan Athletic: Wigan arrives with no reported injuries or suspensions and is expected to have a full squad available.
Wigan has lost to Lincoln City, Peterborough, and Reading in their last three games, but they have won their previous six FA Cup away matches, scoring ten goals and allowing just one.
Prediction
Given Arsenal’s strong home performance and depth in their squad, they should have the advantage. Although Wigan’s away record in the FA Cup shows they can compete, Arsenal is better equipped to manage the match.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Wigan Athletic.