Arsenal’s FA Cup campaign continues this weekend with a fourth-round tie against Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium, a match that offers Mikel Arteta’s side a chance to secure progress amid a faltering Premier League title charge. The Gunners saw their advantage at the top cut to just four points after a midweek 1-1 draw at Brentford, where Noni Madueke scored their only goal, as described by The Standard.
Fixture and broadcast details
The match is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Arsenal’s home ground in north London. In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 4pm. Subscribers can also stream it live via the Discovery+ app and website, while Standard Sport will provide a live blog with analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
Team news and expected rotations
Arsenal are expected to rotate their squad for this cup tie. Kai Havertz remains sidelined through to the end of the month, and William Saliba’s return date is unclear, with Arteta likely to rest him in a match where victory is anticipated without first-choice starters. Martin Odegaard, who took a knock to his knee against Brentford, may also be rested. Mikel Merino is unavailable as he continues his recovery from foot surgery, and youngster Max Dowman is out with an ankle problem. Players such as Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ben White, and Eberechi Eze are in line for an opportunity to impress.
Wigan Athletic arrive at the Emirates in a state of flux, having relieved manager Ryan Lowe of his duties last week. Glenn Whelan will take charge from the dugout. The Latics sit 22nd in League One, just one point from safety, and are on a miserable run of five losses and one draw from their last six outings, though their most recent win was a 1-0 cup victory over Preston North End. They may be without James Carragher, who has missed back-to-back matches with a knock, while Harry McHugh is sidelined. However, Baba Adeeko and Luke Robinson are both expected to return after lay-offs.
Historical context and prediction
This is the first meeting between the sides since Arsenal knocked Wigan out of the FA Cup semi-finals in 2014, winning 5-3 on penalties with Mikel Arteta scoring from the spot. In head-to-head history, Arsenal have 16 wins to Wigan’s 3. Despite the potential for a cup upset, the Gunners are heavily favoured to progress due to their strength in depth, even with midfield injuries. Betfair odds list Arsenal at 1/25 to win, Wigan at 35/1, and a draw at 11/1. The prediction is for a comfortable 3-0 Arsenal victory, as they aim to take another step towards Wembley in a season where FA Cup, Champions League, and Carabao Cup campaigns all remain alive.
