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Oldham vs Walsall

Boundary Park, Oldham, Greater Manchester15 December 2020 at 19:00
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Referee: J. Bell

Match Events

Oldham
Walsall
Kick Off
23′
J. Gordon

Penalty

Carl Piergianni24′
44′
Z. JulesH. White
Half Time
52′
C. Piergianni

Own Goal

D. Fage

assist: D. Bahamboula

55′
B. NtambweD. Keillor-Dunn
60′
C. McAlenyZ. Dearnley
68′
C. Piergianni

assist: D. Bahamboula

68′
73′
E. Adebayo

assist: W. McDonald

76′
J. GordonS. Sinclair
83′
W. McDonaldJ. Scrimshaw
83′
E. AdebayoC. Lavery
A. McCalmontJ. Barnett
85′
Ben Garrity90′
90′James Clarke
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal6
14Total Shots12
2Blocked Shots1
12Shots insidebox7
2Shots outsidebox5
14Fouls13
4Corner Kicks6
3Offsides1
51%Ball Possession49%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
337Total passes326
245Passes accurate214
73%Passes %66%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Oldham is —, compared to 6.30 for Walsall. 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. Oldham's highest-rated starter is —, while Walsall's best-rated player is J. Gordon (6.30).

Defensive Solidity

Oldham deploy 4 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

Oldham field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Walsall's 5 rated 6.30. 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

Oldham start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Oldham and 100% for Walsall. 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 Oldham's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Walsall average 31.0 (youngest: J. Gordon (31), oldest: J. Gordon (31)). 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

Oldham's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 1 for Walsall. 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.

Oldham4-1-4-14-1-4-1Walsall
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Lawlor5Piergia.3Borthwi.14Fage16Ntambwe24Bahambo.2Clarke25McCalmo.6Garrity11Grant18McAleny13Rose5Clarke3Jules6Scarr2Norman8Kinsella15McDonald12Bates10Gordon22Holden11Adebayo

Substitutes

Coach: H. Kewell

Substitutes

Coach: D. Clarke

OldhamPosition StrengthWalsall
Avg Rating
6.30
Midfielder (5 v 5)6.30
0G 0A0G 0A
Oldham4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperI. Lawlor
5DefenderC. Piergianni
3DefenderC. Borthwick-Jackson
14DefenderD. Fage
2DefenderH. Clarke
16MidfielderB. Ntambwe
24MidfielderD. Bahamboula
25MidfielderA. McCalmont
6MidfielderB. Garrity
18MidfielderC. McAleny
11ForwardB. Grant
Walsall4-1-4-1
13GoalkeeperJ. Rose
5DefenderJ. Clarke
3DefenderZ. Jules
6DefenderD. Scarr
2DefenderC. Norman
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
15MidfielderW. McDonald
12MidfielderA. Bates
10MidfielderJ. Gordon6.3
22MidfielderR. Holden
11ForwardE. Adebayo

Match Summary

Walsall defeated Oldham 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by J. Gordon 23′ (pen.), C. Piergianni 52′ (o.g.), D. Fage 55′, C. Piergianni 68′, E. Adebayo 73′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Oldham had 51% possession while Walsall held 49%. Oldham had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Walsall. Oldham made 3 substitutions, Walsall made 4.

Rivalry since 2011

Oldham vs Walsall Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Oldham
7
wins
Drawn
5
Walsall
9
wins
Total goals
46 · 2.2/match
Both scored
12/21 · 57%
Over 2.5
8/21 · 38%

Recent Form

Oldham

WLLLLD

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

Walsall dominates

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

Oldham2wins
1draws7 meetings
Walsall4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.9

Average goals per game

57%

Games with 3+ goals

71%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 34.2%Draw 31.0%Away 39.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.873.102.45
Max3.013.302.56
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
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 market32.3%29.7%38.0%
Public market33.1%28.8%38.0%

Oldham vs Walsall — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Walsall
Result vs. Market: Walsall (40%)

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.

OldhamHalf-time:01Walsall
14Shots12
6Shots 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
29/12/25Walsall1–2Oldham1.96/3.25/3.70
10/12/25Oldham0–1Walsall2.50/3.20/2.65
15/03/22Walsall2–1Oldham2.01/3.38/3.87
19/10/21Oldham1–3Walsall2.81/3.11/2.64
16/01/21Walsall1–1Oldham2.20/3.42/3.24
15/12/20Oldham2–3Walsall2.92/3.23/2.50
22/10/19Oldham2–0Walsall2.57/3.42/2.80

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: Oldham

W 67D 62L 92
Over 2.554
Goals scored289

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