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Walsall vs Harrogate Town

Banks's Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands2 April 2021 at 15:00
Referee: W. Finnie

Match Events

Walsall
Harrogate Town
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
A. MartinJ. McPake
46′
W. BurrellL. Kerry
A. BatesW. McDonald
58′
T. WrightR. Holden
78′
Emmanuel Osadebe88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal10
14Total Shots18
5Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox9
6Shots outsidebox9
8Fouls13
5Corner Kicks5
1Offsides2
47%Ball Possession53%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves6
311Total passes363
168Passes accurate221
54%Passes %61%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Walsall is 6.30, compared to 6.62 for Harrogate Town. 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 Harrogate Town's best-rated player is J. Belshaw (6.80).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Walsall have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Harrogate Town's starters account for 6 goals and 2 assists, spearheaded by J. Muldoon (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Walsall deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Harrogate Town'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 Harrogate Town's 4 rated 6.58. 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 Harrogate Town 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 67% for Harrogate Town. 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.

Discipline

Walsall's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for Harrogate Town. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Walsall's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: J. Gordon (31), oldest: J. Gordon (31)), while Harrogate Town average 34.8 (youngest: G. Thomson (33), oldest: J. Muldoon (36)). 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 19 for Harrogate Town. 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.

Walsall4-4-24-4-2Harrogate Town
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Roberts4Sadler5Clarke3Melbour.8Kinsella23Osadebe12Bates20Perry9Lavery10Gordon27Wright1Belshaw20Hall3Jones5Smith6Burrell4Falking.7Thomson2Fallowf.9Beck18Muldoon10Martin

Substitutes

Coach: B. Dutton

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

WalsallPosition StrengthHarrogate Town
6.30
Avg Rating
6.62
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.80
0G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.58
0G 0A6G 2A
6.30Forward (2 v 2)
0G 0A0G 0A
Walsall4-4-2
1GoalkeeperL. Roberts
4DefenderM. Sadler
5DefenderJ. Clarke
3DefenderM. Melbourne
8DefenderL. Kinsella
23MidfielderE. Osadebe
12MidfielderA. Bates
20MidfielderS. Perry
27MidfielderT. Wright
9ForwardC. Lavery
10ForwardJ. Gordon6.3
Harrogate Town4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw6.8
20DefenderC. Hall
3DefenderD. Jones
5DefenderW. Smith
2DefenderR. Fallowfield
6MidfielderW. Burrell6.71G1A
4MidfielderJ. Falkingham6.5
7MidfielderG. Thomson6.6
18MidfielderJ. Muldoon6.55G1A
9ForwardM. Beck
10ForwardA. Martin

Match Summary

Walsall and Harrogate Town drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. 1 yellow cards were shown. Walsall had 47% possession while Harrogate Town held 53%. Walsall had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 18 (4 on target) for Harrogate Town. Walsall made 2 substitutions, Harrogate Town made 2.

Rivalry since 2020

Walsall vs Harrogate Town Head to Head Results

11 stretnutí
Walsall
4
wins
Drawn
3
Harrogate Town
4
wins
Total goals
30 · 2.7/match
Both scored
5/11 · 45%
Over 2.5
5/11 · 45%

Recent Form

Walsall

LLWLLD

Harrogate Town

LWWLLW

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

Even record

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

Walsall4wins
2draws10 meetings
Harrogate Town4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.6

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 30.7%Draw 31.6%Away 43.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.203.002.30
Max3.333.252.32
Over 2.5: 42.6%Under 2.5: 63.7%
Market favourite:Harrogate Town · 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 market28.9%29.6%41.5%
Public market29.3%29.3%41.4%

Walsall vs Harrogate Town — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Harrogate Town (43%)

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:00Harrogate Town
14Shots18
6Shots 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
25/04/26Walsall0–2Harrogate Town2.05/3.70/3.10
22/11/25Harrogate Town0–2Walsall5.00/3.50/1.68
18/04/25Walsall2–2Harrogate Town1.50/4.05/6.38
21/12/24Harrogate Town0–2Walsall4.67/3.80/1.71
24/02/24Harrogate Town0–2Walsall2.94/3.32/2.41
11/11/23Walsall0–1Harrogate Town1.76/3.75/4.53
18/04/23Harrogate Town3–0Walsall2.33/3.13/3.31
25/10/22Walsall3–1Harrogate Town1.96/3.44/4.03
19/03/22Harrogate Town1–1Walsall2.49/3.22/2.92
13/11/21Walsall1–3Harrogate Town2.67/3.27/2.62

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: Harrogate Town

W 83D 68L 125
Over 2.550
Goals scored317

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026