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Walsall vs Forest Green

Banks's Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands14 August 2021 at 15:00
13
Referee: S. Mather

Match Events

Walsall
Forest Green
Kick Off
20′
M. Stevens

assist: J. Matt

31′Nicky Cadden
31′Dominic Bernard
43′
J. Matt

assist: K. Wilson

45′Regan Hendry
45+3′
M. Stevens

Penalty

Half Time
T. ShadeJ. Earing
46′
J. LabadieL. Kinsella
56′
63′
M. StevensJ. Aitchison
73′
N. CaddenT. Allen
Conor Wilkinson77′
81′
J. MattJ. Young
B. Kiernan

assist: S. Ward

90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal7
1Shots off Goal6
8Total Shots20
3Blocked Shots7
6Shots insidebox16
2Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls10
5Corner Kicks9
1Offsides0
47%Ball Possession53%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
386Total passes434
280Passes accurate342
73%Passes %79%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Walsall deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green'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

Walsall field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green'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

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

Walsall4-4-23-4-1-2Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Rushwor.3Ward5Taylor22Mills6Monthe4Labadie7Kiernan10Osadebe9Wilkins.28Shade15Phillips1McGee2Wilson22Godwin-.3Bernard11Cadden21Hendry8Adams7Stevens.14Matt4Sweeney9Stevens

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: R. Edwards

WalsallPosition StrengthForest Green
Walsall4-4-2
12GoalkeeperC. Rushworth
3DefenderS. Ward
5DefenderA. Taylor
22DefenderZ. Mills
6DefenderE. Monthe
4MidfielderJ. Labadie
7MidfielderB. Kiernan
10MidfielderE. Osadebe
28MidfielderT. Shade
9ForwardC. Wilkinson
15ForwardK. Phillips
Forest Green3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
22DefenderU. Godwin-Malife
3DefenderD. Bernard
4DefenderD. Sweeney
2MidfielderK. Wilson
11MidfielderN. Cadden
21MidfielderR. Hendry
7MidfielderB. Stevenson
8ForwardE. Adams
14ForwardJ. Matt
9ForwardM. Stevens

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Walsall 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by M. Stevens 20′, J. Matt 43′, M. Stevens 45′ (pen.), B. Kiernan 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Walsall had 47% possession while Forest Green held 53%. Walsall had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 20 (7 on target) for Forest Green. Walsall made 2 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2019

Walsall vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Walsall
5
wins
Drawn
3
Forest Green
2
wins
Total goals
24 · 2.4/match
Both scored
4/10 · 40%
Over 2.5
4/10 · 40%

Recent Form

Walsall

LLWLLD

Forest Green

LWLWDW

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.

Walsall3wins
3draws8 meetings
Forest Green2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.1

Average goals per game

38%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 36.0%Draw 31.5%Away 38.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.703.102.55
Max2.833.212.68
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
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 market34.0%30.0%35.9%
Public market33.9%29.6%36.5%

Walsall vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (38%)

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.

WalsallHalf-time:03Forest Green
8Shots20
4Shots on target7

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
09/03/24Forest Green2–0Walsall3.28/3.43/2.20
25/11/23Walsall0–0Forest Green2.13/3.58/3.22
19/02/22Forest Green0–1Walsall1.57/3.97/6.04
14/08/21Walsall1–3Forest Green2.78/3.17/2.61
10/04/21Walsall2–1Forest Green2.98/3.08/2.54
03/10/20Forest Green1–1Walsall2.17/3.40/3.35
08/02/20Forest Green1–2Walsall1.91/3.48/4.16
10/08/19Walsall1–1Forest Green2.44/3.31/2.94

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: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026