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Walsall vs Scunthorpe

Banks's Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands21 September 2019 at 15:00
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Referee: M. Edwards

Match Events

Walsall
Scunthorpe
Kick Off
C. LaveryJ. Gordon
23′
Danny Guthrie36′
Half Time
Rory Holden61′
61′
G. MillerAbobaker Eisa
64′Ryan Colclough
J. Clarke

assist: D. Guthrie

65′
D. GuthrieL. Kinsella
66′
75′
Y. SongooR. Slater
84′
J. BrownK. Ntlhe
W. McDonaldC. Norman
86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal3
10Total Shots8
3Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox1
4Shots outsidebox7
7Fouls10
7Corner Kicks7
1Offsides2
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
367Total passes347
251Passes accurate249
68%Passes %72%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Walsall deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Scunthorpe's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Walsall field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Scunthorpe's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Walsall start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Scunthorpe averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Walsall3-5-24-4-2Scunthorpe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Roberts5Clarke33Jules6Scarr16Guthrie26Liddle7Sinclair25McDonald30Gaffney9Lavery15Holden1Watson14Perch23McArdle28Brown26McGahey4Lund5Songo'o20Gilliead10Veen7Colclou.29Miller

Substitutes

Coach: D. Clarke

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hurst

WalsallPosition StrengthScunthorpe
Walsall3-5-2
1GoalkeeperL. Roberts
5DefenderJ. Clarke
33DefenderZ. Jules
6DefenderD. Scarr
16MidfielderD. Guthrie
26MidfielderG. Liddle
7MidfielderS. Sinclair
25MidfielderW. McDonald
15MidfielderR. Holden
30ForwardR. Gaffney
9ForwardC. Lavery
Scunthorpe4-4-2
1GoalkeeperR. Watson
14DefenderJ. Perch
23DefenderR. McArdle
28DefenderJ. Brown
26DefenderH. McGahey
4MidfielderM. Lund
5MidfielderY. Songo'o
20MidfielderA. Gilliead
7MidfielderR. Colclough
10ForwardK. van Veen
29ForwardG. Miller

Match Summary

Walsall defeated Scunthorpe 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by J. Clarke 65′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Walsall had 50% possession while Scunthorpe held 50%. Walsall had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Scunthorpe. Walsall made 3 substitutions, Scunthorpe made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Walsall vs Scunthorpe Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Walsall
5
wins
Drawn
6
Scunthorpe
8
wins
Total goals
43 · 2.3/match
Both scored
10/19 · 53%
Over 2.5
7/19 · 37%

Recent Form

Walsall

LLWLLD

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Walsall3wins
1draws6 meetings
Scunthorpe2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.8

Average goals per game

17%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 44.9%Draw 28.8%Away 30.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.403.20
Max2.253.523.40
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Walsall · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market43.3%27.5%29.2%
Public market43.4%27.9%28.7%

Walsall vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Walsall
Result vs. Market: Walsall (45%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

WalsallHalf-time:00Scunthorpe
10Shots8
3Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
08/02/22Scunthorpe1–0Walsall3.36/3.19/2.29
17/08/21Walsall1–1Scunthorpe1.85/3.54/4.25
24/04/21Scunthorpe0–2Walsall2.96/3.00/2.59
29/12/20Walsall1–2Scunthorpe1.92/3.56/3.93
26/12/19Scunthorpe0–2Walsall2.15/3.41/3.37
21/09/19Walsall1–0Scunthorpe2.23/3.47/3.30

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Walsall

W 132D 109L 117
Over 2.545
Goals scored444

Away Record: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026