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Scunthorpe vs Walsall

Sands Stadium, Scunthorpe26 December 2019 at 15:00
02
Referee: C. Boyeson

Match Events

Scunthorpe
Walsall
Kick Off
43′
W. McDonald
Half Time
72′
W. McDonaldD. Guthrie
J. BrownJ. Proctor
77′
78′Liam Kinsella
80′
R. GaffneyJ. Gordon
L. SuttonJ. Ward
83′
84′
A. Bates
87′
C. LaveryE. Adebayo
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal1
16Total Shots8
6Blocked Shots2
5Shots insidebox5
11Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls14
12Corner Kicks2
2Offsides1
63%Ball Possession37%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
468Total passes278
333Passes accurate164
71%Passes %59%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Scunthorpe deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Walsall'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

Scunthorpe field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Walsall'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

Scunthorpe start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Walsall 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.

Scunthorpe3-4-34-4-2Walsall
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Watson14Perch23McArdle28Brown26McGahey32Bedeau20Gilliead22Sutton17Novak10Veen30Eisa1Roberts4Sadler5Clarke6Scarr3Pring7Sinclair8Kinsella25McDonald20Bates30Gaffney9Lavery

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hurst

Substitutes

Coach: D. Clarke

ScunthorpePosition StrengthWalsall
Scunthorpe3-4-3
1GoalkeeperR. Watson
23DefenderR. McArdle
26DefenderH. McGahey
32DefenderJ. Bedeau
14MidfielderJ. Perch
28MidfielderJ. Brown
20MidfielderA. Gilliead
22MidfielderL. Sutton
17ForwardL. Novak
10ForwardK. van Veen
30ForwardAbobaker Eisa
Walsall4-4-2
1GoalkeeperL. Roberts
4DefenderM. Sadler
5DefenderJ. Clarke
6DefenderD. Scarr
3DefenderC. Pring
7MidfielderS. Sinclair
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
25MidfielderW. McDonald
20MidfielderA. Bates
30ForwardR. Gaffney
9ForwardC. Lavery

Match Summary

Walsall defeated Scunthorpe 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by W. McDonald 43′, A. Bates 84′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Scunthorpe had 63% possession while Walsall held 37%. Scunthorpe had 16 shots (5 on target) compared to 8 (5 on target) for Walsall. Scunthorpe made 2 substitutions, Walsall made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Scunthorpe vs Walsall Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Scunthorpe
8
wins
Drawn
6
Walsall
5
wins
Total goals
42 · 2.2/match
Both scored
10/19 · 53%
Over 2.5
7/19 · 37%

Recent Form

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

Walsall

LLWLLD

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Scunthorpe2wins
1draws6 meetings
Walsall3wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Walsall.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 46.5%Draw 29.3%Away 29.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.403.30
Max2.203.443.40
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Scunthorpe · 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 market43.7%28.0%28.3%
Public market44.7%27.6%27.6%
Δ1.0%0.3%0.7%

Scunthorpe vs Walsall — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Walsall
Result vs. Market: Scunthorpe (47%)

Result differed from 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.

ScunthorpeHalf-time:01Walsall
16Shots8
5Shots on target5

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: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Away Record: Walsall

W 132D 109L 117
Over 2.545
Goals scored444

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026