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Walsall vs Scunthorpe

Banks's Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands17 August 2021 at 19:45
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Referee: C. Hicks

Match Events

Walsall
Scunthorpe
Kick Off
Hayden White33′
Half Time
K. Phillips

assist: B. Kiernan

47′
65′
J. RoweC. Wilson
76′
G. TaftL. Thompson
76′
M. OMalleyH. Jessop
79′Tom Pugh
B. KiernanE. Osadebe
81′
H. WhiteZ. Mills
89′
90+1′Alfie Beestin
90′
A. Beestin
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal1
9Shots off Goal8
17Total Shots10
7Blocked Shots1
11Shots insidebox9
6Shots outsidebox1
13Fouls12
5Corner Kicks3
1Offsides0
52%Ball Possession48%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves0
436Total passes415
332Passes accurate313
76%Passes %75%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Walsall deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Scunthorpe'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 Scunthorpe'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 —, compared to 2 for Scunthorpe 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.

Walsall4-4-1-13-5-2Scunthorpe
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Rushwor.3Ward5Taylor24Menayese2White7Kiernan8Kinsella17Earing20Perry9Wilkins.15Phillips1Watson24Davis5Taft6Onariase3O'Malley12Rowe25Perry23Pugh17Bunn7Green8Beestin

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: N. Cox

WalsallPosition StrengthScunthorpe
Walsall4-4-1-1
12GoalkeeperC. Rushworth
3DefenderS. Ward
5DefenderA. Taylor
24DefenderR. Menayese
2DefenderH. White
7MidfielderB. Kiernan
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
20MidfielderS. Perry
15MidfielderK. Phillips
17ForwardJ. Earing
9ForwardC. Wilkinson
Scunthorpe3-5-2
1GoalkeeperR. Watson
24DefenderH. Davis
5DefenderG. Taft
6DefenderE. Onariase
3MidfielderM. O'Malley
12MidfielderJ. Rowe
25MidfielderA. Perry
23MidfielderT. Pugh
8MidfielderA. Beestin
17ForwardH. Bunn
7ForwardD. Green

Match Summary

Walsall and Scunthorpe drew 1:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by K. Phillips 47′, A. Beestin 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Walsall had 52% possession while Scunthorpe held 48%. Walsall had 17 shots (1 on target) compared to 10 (1 on target) for Scunthorpe. Walsall made 2 substitutions, Scunthorpe made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Walsall vs Scunthorpe Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Walsall
6
wins
Drawn
5
Scunthorpe
8
wins
Total goals
42 · 2.2/match
Both scored
9/19 · 47%
Over 2.5
7/19 · 37%

Recent Form

Walsall

LLWLLD

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

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.

Walsall3wins
1draws6 meetings
Scunthorpe2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.8

Average goals per game

17%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (51%) — the odds may underestimate Scunthorpe.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 54.2%Draw 28.2%Away 23.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.404.00
Max1.883.624.42
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
Market favourite:Walsall · Moderate 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 market51.4%26.7%21.9%
Public market51.8%26.3%21.9%

Walsall vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Walsall (54%)

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:00Scunthorpe
17Shots10
1Shots on target2

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
08/02/22Scunthorpe1–0Walsall3.36/3.19/2.29
17/08/21Walsall1–1Scunthorpe1.85/3.54/4.25
24/04/21Scunthorpe0–2Walsall2.96/3.00/2.59
29/12/20Walsall1–2Scunthorpe1.92/3.56/3.93
26/12/19Scunthorpe0–2Walsall2.15/3.41/3.37
21/09/19Walsall1–0Scunthorpe2.23/3.47/3.30

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: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026