Arsenal host Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as they aim to advance in the FA Cup.
Mikel Arteta’s men come into the contest after a 1-1 Premier League draw with Brentford, while Ryan Lowe’s side travel to north London on the back of five consecutive defeats.
Below is the full preview, including kick-off details, broadcast information, team news and a score prediction.
Game information
Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday, February 15th, 2026 at the Emirates Stadium. Kick-off is set for 4:30 PM UK time.
Across their last ten matches in all competitions, Arsenal have scored 24 goals and conceded 10, averaging 2.4 goals per game while keeping four clean sheets.
Where to watch
- United Kingdom: BBC One and TNT Sports 1 (TV), BBC iPlayer and discovery+ (streaming)
- USA: ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes (TV), ESPN+ (streaming)
- India: Sony Sports Network (TV), Sony LIV (streaming)
- Australia: Stan Sport (streaming)
Team news
Arsenal: The Gunners are without Max Dowman, Kai Havertz, and Mikel Merino due to injury. William Saliba could return after missing the Brentford draw on February 12th.
Arsenal have won four of their last six FA Cup home fixtures, scoring 11 goals and conceding nine in that span.
Wigan Athletic: Wigan reported no injuries or suspensions ahead of the trip to London and are expected to have a full squad available.
Lowe’s side have suffered defeats to Lincoln City, Peterborough, and Reading in their last three matches, but they have won their previous six FA Cup away games, scoring ten goals and conceding just once in that run.
Prediction
Arsenal’s home strength in this competition and greater depth should give them the edge. Wigan’s away FA Cup record suggests they can compete, yet the hosts appear better equipped to control the tie.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Wigan Athletic.
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