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Barrow vs Walsall

Progression Solicitors Stadium, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria24 October 2020 at 15:00
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Referee: R. Madley

Match Events

Barrow
Walsall
Kick Off
Mike David Jones20′
D. Angus

Penalty

25′
Dior Angus26′
40′
J. ClarkeW. McDonald
45+1′
C. Lavery

assist: D. Scarr

Half Time
L. James
50′
Josh Kay57′
58′
C. Lavery

Penalty

59′
A. BatesD. Guthrie
63′Caolan Lavery
J. KayC. Brown
77′
77′
E. AdebayoJ. Scrimshaw
84′Zak Jules
D. AngusJ. Reid
85′
H. BigginsC. Taylor
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal3
10Total Shots9
0Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox3
13Fouls12
5Corner Kicks7
1Offsides5
52%Ball Possession48%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
395Total passes356
312Passes accurate247
79%Passes %69%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Barrow deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Walsall's 3-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

Barrow field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Walsall's 5 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

Barrow 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.

Barrow3-4-1-23-5-2Walsall
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Dixon6Hird5Platt8Jones4Taylor3Brough27Barry11Kay25Biggins33James20Angus1Roberts5Clarke3Jules6Scarr2Norman21Nurse8Kinsella23Osadebe12Bates9Lavery11Adebayo

Substitutes

Coach: D. Dunn

Substitutes

Coach: D. Clarke

BarrowPosition StrengthWalsall
Barrow3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Dixon
6DefenderS. Hird
5DefenderM. Platt
3DefenderP. Brough
8MidfielderM. Jones
4MidfielderJ. Taylor
27MidfielderB. Barry
11MidfielderJ. Kay
25ForwardH. Biggins
33ForwardL. James
20ForwardD. Angus
Walsall3-5-2
1GoalkeeperL. Roberts
5DefenderJ. Clarke
3DefenderZ. Jules
6DefenderD. Scarr
2MidfielderC. Norman
21MidfielderG. Nurse
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
23MidfielderE. Osadebe
12MidfielderA. Bates
9ForwardC. Lavery
11ForwardE. Adebayo

Match Summary

Barrow and Walsall drew 2:2. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by D. Angus 25′ (pen.), C. Lavery 45′, L. James 50′, C. Lavery 58′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Barrow had 52% possession while Walsall held 48%. Barrow had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Walsall. Barrow made 3 substitutions, Walsall made 3.

Rivalry since 2021

Barrow vs Walsall Head to Head Results

11 stretnutí
Barrow
6
wins
Drawn
3
Walsall
2
wins
Total goals
25 · 2.3/match
Both scored
6/11 · 55%
Over 2.5
4/11 · 36%

Recent Form

Barrow

LLLWLL

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.

Barrow5wins
3draws10 meetings
Walsall2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.4

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Barrow.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 39.9%Draw 30.4%Away 35.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.453.102.80
Max2.573.402.88
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market37.7%28.7%33.6%
Public market38.8%28.0%33.2%
Δ1.2%0.7%0.4%

Barrow vs Walsall — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Barrow (40%)

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.

BarrowHalf-time:11Walsall
10Shots9
5Shots 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
18/04/26Barrow1–3Walsall2.32/3.25/2.85
18/10/25Walsall1–2Barrow1.81/3.37/4.51
12/04/25Barrow2–0Walsall2.88/3.15/2.51
14/12/24Walsall1–0Barrow1.81/3.48/4.32
12/03/24Walsall1–1Barrow2.31/3.22/3.23
28/11/23Barrow2–0Walsall1.94/3.43/3.94
04/03/23Walsall0–1Barrow2.20/3.10/3.60
16/08/22Barrow2–1Walsall2.49/3.05/3.07
05/03/22Barrow1–1Walsall2.48/3.04/3.11
23/10/21Walsall2–2Barrow2.40/3.21/2.98

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: Barrow

W 83D 71L 122
Over 2.543
Goals scored303

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