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Stevenage vs Walsall

The Lamex Stadium, Stevenage, Hertfordshire8 January 2022 at 15:00
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Referee: J. Oldham

Match Events

Stevenage
Walsall
Kick Off
R. Menayese

Own Goal

1′
C. Lines

assist: J. Reeves

8′
27′Rollin Menayese
Scott Cuthbert35′
M. BostwickE. Upson
41′
Half Time
61′
G. MillerK. Phillips
Bruno AndradeC. Carter
68′
70′
B. Kiernan

assist: J. Earing

Luke Prosser74′
76′Conor Wilkinson
81′
B. KiernanT. Shade
L. NorrisT. Vancooten
82′
J. Taylor
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal5
8Total Shots12
1Blocked Shots5
6Shots insidebox8
2Shots outsidebox4
16Fouls18
5Corner Kicks5
1Offsides3
39%Ball Possession61%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
279Total passes435
140Passes accurate303
50%Passes %70%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Stevenage field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Walsall'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

Stevenage start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Walsall 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.

Stevenage4-3-34-2-3-1Walsall
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pym5Cuthbert6Prosser18O'Neill3Coker39Bostwick14Lines8Taylor4Reeves12Andrade9Norris12Rushwor.3Ward22Mills24Menayese2White4Labadie7Kiernan21Khan17Earing9Wilkins.11Miller

Substitutes

Coach: P. Tisdale

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

StevenagePosition StrengthWalsall
Stevenage4-3-3
1GoalkeeperC. Pym
5DefenderS. Cuthbert
6DefenderL. Prosser
18DefenderL. O'Neill
3DefenderB. Coker
39MidfielderM. Bostwick
14MidfielderC. Lines
4MidfielderJ. Reeves
8ForwardJ. Taylor
12ForwardBruno Andrade
9ForwardL. Norris
Walsall4-2-3-1
12GoalkeeperC. Rushworth
3DefenderS. Ward
22DefenderZ. Mills
24DefenderR. Menayese
2DefenderH. White
4MidfielderJ. Labadie
7MidfielderB. Kiernan
21MidfielderO. Khan
17MidfielderJ. Earing
9MidfielderC. Wilkinson
11ForwardG. Miller

Match Summary

Stevenage defeated Walsall 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by R. Menayese 1′ (o.g.), C. Lines 8′, B. Kiernan 70′, J. Taylor 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Stevenage had 39% possession while Walsall held 61%. Stevenage had 8 shots (5 on target) compared to 12 (2 on target) for Walsall. Stevenage made 3 substitutions, Walsall made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Stevenage vs Walsall Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Stevenage
3
wins
Drawn
6
Walsall
4
wins
Total goals
29 · 2.2/match
Both scored
9/13 · 69%
Over 2.5
5/13 · 38%

Recent Form

Stevenage

WDWDLW

Walsall

LLWLLD

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.

Stevenage2wins
4draws7 meetings
Walsall1wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Stevenage.

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 37.2%Draw 31.4%Away 36.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.623.102.70
Max2.743.242.75
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.5%
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 market35.0%29.6%35.5%
Public market35.4%29.9%34.7%

Stevenage vs Walsall — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Stevenage
Result vs. Market: Stevenage (37%)

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.

StevenageHalf-time:20Walsall
8Shots12
5Shots 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
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: Stevenage

W 155D 130L 165
Over 2.544
Goals scored533

Away Record: Walsall

W 132D 109L 117
Over 2.545
Goals scored444

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026