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Walsall vs Macclesfield

Banks's Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands14 December 2019 at 15:00
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Referee: J. Oldham

Match Events

Walsall
Macclesfield
Kick Off
8′
M. Welch-Hayes

assist: A. Gnahoua

11′Owen Evans
22′Arthur Gnahoua
Half Time
S. FaceyC. Pring
46′
L. KinsellaE. Adebayo
68′
W. McDonald

assist: C. Pring

74′
80′
A. GnahouaJ. Ironside
Josh Gordon83′
C. LaveryR. Gaffney
84′
Full Time

Match Statistics

9Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal6
24Total Shots13
11Blocked Shots4
18Shots insidebox6
6Shots outsidebox7
14Fouls15
13Corner Kicks2
4Offsides2
62%Ball Possession38%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves8
482Total passes304
375Passes accurate177
78%Passes %58%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Walsall is 6.30, compared to — for Macclesfield. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Walsall's highest-rated starter is J. Gordon (6.30), while Macclesfield's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Walsall deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Macclesfield'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Macclesfield'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 6.30, compared to 2 for Macclesfield 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 100% for Walsall and —% for Macclesfield. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Walsall's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: J. Gordon (31), oldest: J. Gordon (31)), while Macclesfield average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Walsall's starters average 1 league appearances each, versus 0 for Macclesfield. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Walsall4-4-24-4-1-1Macclesfield
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Roberts4Sadler5Clarke24Facey6Scarr16Guthrie7Sinclair8Kinsella25McDonald9Lavery10Gordon1Evans25Cameron23Fitzpat.5Kelleher16O'Keefe15Horsfall12Welch-H.8Harris4McCourt20Osadebe7Gnahoua

Substitutes

Coach: D. Clarke

Substitutes

Coach: D. McMahon

WalsallPosition StrengthMacclesfield
6.30
Avg Rating
6.30Forward (2 v 2)
0G 0A0G 0A
Walsall4-4-2
1GoalkeeperL. Roberts
4DefenderM. Sadler
5DefenderJ. Clarke
24DefenderS. Facey
6DefenderD. Scarr
16MidfielderD. Guthrie
7MidfielderS. Sinclair
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
25MidfielderW. McDonald
9ForwardC. Lavery
10ForwardJ. Gordon6.3
Macclesfield4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperO. Evans
25DefenderN. Cameron
23DefenderD. Fitzpatrick
5DefenderF. Kelleher
15DefenderF. Horsfall
16MidfielderC. O'Keefe
12MidfielderM. Welch-Hayes
8MidfielderJ. Harris
4MidfielderJ. McCourt
20ForwardE. Osadebe
7ForwardA. Gnahoua

Match Summary

Walsall and Macclesfield drew 1:1. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by M. Welch-Hayes 8′, W. McDonald 74′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Walsall had 62% possession while Macclesfield held 38%. Walsall had 24 shots (9 on target) compared to 13 (3 on target) for Macclesfield. Walsall made 3 substitutions, Macclesfield made 1.

Rivalry since 2016

Walsall vs Macclesfield Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Walsall
0
wins
Drawn
0
Macclesfield
1
wins
Total goals
1 · 1.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/1 · 0%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 01 v 2016All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Walsall

LLWLLD

Macclesfield

LWLWLL

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

Walsall dominates

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

Walsall2wins
1draws3 meetings
Macclesfield0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

Both teams scored

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:01Macclesfield
24Shots13
9Shots on target3

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
30/01/07Macclesfield0–2Walsall2.59/3.21/2.40
14/12/19Walsall1–1Macclesfield
16/09/06Walsall2–0Macclesfield1.48/3.62/6.40

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: Macclesfield

W 121D 137L 193
Over 2.546
Goals scored494

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026