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Walsall vs Stevenage

Banks's Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands28 August 2021 at 15:00
10
Referee: A. Kitchen

Match Events

Walsall
Stevenage
Kick Off
C. Wilkinson
5′
Half Time
46′
J. SmithC. Lines
Joss Labadie63′
77′
A. ReadBruno Andrade
77′
J. ReidJ. Daly
K. PhillipsE. Osadebe
78′
84′Terence Vancooten
J. EaringA. Taylor
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal1
4Shots off Goal6
7Total Shots10
2Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox4
2Shots outsidebox6
17Fouls11
4Corner Kicks6
1Offsides1
38%Ball Possession62%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves0
299Total passes483
172Passes accurate354
58%Passes %73%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Walsall is —, compared to 6.68 for Stevenage. 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 —, while Stevenage's best-rated player is L. James-Wildin (6.78).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Walsall have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Stevenage's starters account for 15 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by J. Reid (14G). 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 Stevenage's 4-man backline averaging 6.78. 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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Stevenage'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Stevenage averaging 6.58. 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 Walsall and 65% for Stevenage. 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 5 for Stevenage. 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 — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Stevenage average 29.5 (youngest: L. James-Wildin (28), oldest: J. Reid (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

Walsall's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 39 for Stevenage. 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.

Walsall4-2-3-14-2-2-2Stevenage
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Rushwor.3Ward24Menayese2White6Monthe4Labadie7Kiernan8Kinsella17Earing9Wilkins.15Phillips13Bastien6Prosser3Coker23Smith2James-W.8Taylor4Reeves15Vancoot.9Norris20Reid19Read

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: A. Revell

WalsallPosition StrengthStevenage
Avg Rating
6.68
Defender (4 v 4)6.78
0G 0A1G 2A
Forward (1 v 2)6.58
0G 0A14G 3A
Walsall4-2-3-1
12GoalkeeperC. Rushworth
3DefenderS. Ward
24DefenderR. Menayese
2DefenderH. White
6DefenderE. Monthe
4MidfielderJ. Labadie
7MidfielderB. Kiernan
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
17MidfielderJ. Earing
9MidfielderC. Wilkinson
15ForwardK. Phillips
Stevenage4-2-2-2
13GoalkeeperS. Bastien
6DefenderL. Prosser
3DefenderB. Coker
2DefenderL. James-Wildin6.81G2A
15DefenderT. Vancooten
23MidfielderJ. Smith
8MidfielderJ. Taylor
4MidfielderJ. Reeves
19MidfielderA. Read
9ForwardL. Norris
20ForwardJ. Reid6.614G3A

Match Summary

Walsall defeated Stevenage 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by C. Wilkinson 5′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Walsall had 38% possession while Stevenage held 62%. Walsall had 7 shots (1 on target) compared to 10 (1 on target) for Stevenage. Walsall made 2 substitutions, Stevenage made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Walsall vs Stevenage Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Walsall
3
wins
Drawn
6
Stevenage
4
wins
Total goals
32 · 2.5/match
Both scored
10/13 · 77%
Over 2.5
6/13 · 46%

Recent Form

Walsall

LLWLLD

Stevenage

WDWDLW

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.

Walsall1wins
4draws7 meetings
Stevenage2wins

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

29%

Games with 3+ goals

71%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 34.0%Draw 31.9%Away 39.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.002.50
Max3.033.202.53
Over 2.5: 42.6%Under 2.5: 63.7%
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 market31.8%30.1%38.1%
Public market31.9%29.9%38.2%

Walsall vs Stevenage — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Walsall
Result vs. Market: Stevenage (40%)

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:10Stevenage
7Shots9
1Shots on target1

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
11/03/23Stevenage3–1Walsall1.79/3.35/5.08
13/08/22Walsall1–1Stevenage2.71/3.17/2.73
08/01/22Stevenage3–1Walsall2.69/3.18/2.72
28/08/21Walsall1–0Stevenage2.94/3.13/2.51
20/02/21Stevenage1–1Walsall2.88/3.15/2.55
02/12/20Walsall1–1Stevenage1.95/3.32/4.07
23/11/19Walsall0–0Stevenage2.05/3.26/4.07

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: Stevenage

W 155D 130L 165
Over 2.544
Goals scored533

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026