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Walsall vs Oldham

Banks's Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands16 January 2021 at 15:00
11
Away

Oldham

Referee: C. Pollard

Match Events

Walsall
Oldham
Kick Off
44′Thomas Hamer
Z. Jules

assist: E. Adebayo

45′
Half Time
46′
T. HamerD. Bahamboula
61′Harry Clarke
62′
A. McCalmontD. Keillor-Dunn
63′
B. NtambweB. Garrity
J. NolanE. Osadebe
66′
70′Cameron Borthwick-Jackson
Dan Scarr71′
75′
D. Keillor-Dunn

assist: D. Rowe

J. GordonC. Lavery
80′
Z. JulesC. Cockerill-Mollett
81′
83′
M. HilßnerK. Jameson
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal4
16Total Shots12
8Blocked Shots4
9Shots insidebox6
7Shots outsidebox6
7Fouls11
9Corner Kicks8
1Offsides2
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
307Total passes373
192Passes accurate253
63%Passes %68%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Walsall is 6.30, compared to — for Oldham. 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 Oldham's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Walsall deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Oldham'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 Oldham'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

Walsall start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.30, compared to 1 for Oldham 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 Oldham. 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 Oldham 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 Oldham. 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.

Walsall4-4-24-2-3-1Oldham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Roberts4Sadler24White3Jules6Scarr8Kinsella15McDonald17Nolan12Bates10Gordon11Adebayo1Lawlor4Jombati3Borthwi.14Fage34Hamer21Hilßner16Ntambwe2Clarke25McCalmo.18McAleny9Rowe

Substitutes

Coach: D. Clarke

Substitutes

Coach: H. Kewell

WalsallPosition StrengthOldham
6.30
Avg Rating
6.30Forward (2 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
Walsall4-4-2
1GoalkeeperL. Roberts
4DefenderM. Sadler
24DefenderH. White
3DefenderZ. Jules
6DefenderD. Scarr
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
15MidfielderW. McDonald
17MidfielderJ. Nolan
12MidfielderA. Bates
10ForwardJ. Gordon6.3
11ForwardE. Adebayo
Oldham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperI. Lawlor
4DefenderSido Jombati
3DefenderC. Borthwick-Jackson
34DefenderT. Hamer
2DefenderH. Clarke
14MidfielderD. Fage
21MidfielderM. Hilßner
16MidfielderB. Ntambwe
25MidfielderA. McCalmont
18MidfielderC. McAleny
9ForwardD. Rowe

Match Summary

Walsall and Oldham drew 1:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by Z. Jules 45′, D. Keillor-Dunn 75′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Walsall had 45% possession while Oldham held 55%. Walsall had 16 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Oldham. Walsall made 3 substitutions, Oldham made 4.

Rivalry since 2011

Walsall vs Oldham Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Walsall
10
wins
Drawn
4
Oldham
7
wins
Total goals
49 · 2.3/match
Both scored
12/21 · 57%
Over 2.5
9/21 · 43%

Recent Form

Walsall

LLWLLD

Oldham

WLLLLD

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.

Walsall4wins
1draws7 meetings
Oldham2wins

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: 5.5%

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 45.4%Draw 29.3%Away 30.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.153.303.20
Max2.263.503.33
Over 2.5: 54.1%Under 2.5: 51.3%
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 market42.8%28.1%29.1%
Public market43.2%27.1%29.7%

Walsall vs Oldham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Walsall (45%)

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.

WalsallHalf-time:10Oldham
16Shots12
4Shots on target4

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: Walsall

W 132D 109L 117
Over 2.545
Goals scored444

Away Record: Oldham

W 67D 62L 92
Over 2.554
Goals scored289

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026