Tranmere
25 league matches
32 pts8W8D9L
League TwoMatchweek 27
EnglandTHE MATCH CENTRETranmere vs Walsall match centre
Full time
1:3
UK timeStored 90-minute score.THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
TranmereWalsall
0.710Expected goals1.350
2Shots on target4
11Total Shots8
64%Ball Possession36%
3Corner Kicks10
12Fouls11
1Yellow Cards2
Red Cards
1Goalkeeper Saves1
336Total passes186
227Passes accurate69
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MODEL OUTLOOK
Match forecast
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Goals & BTTS
90 minutesTotal goals · 2.5
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Season form /10 · Ability /99 (EA FC 27) · Prev = previous season.
Tranmere
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Walsall
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· Ability: EA FC 27 base ratings.
Season overview
League Two · 2025/26Walsall
24 league matches
43 pts13W4D7L
1.5Goals scored / match1.4
1.5Goals conceded / match1.0
6Clean sheets7
3Failed to score6
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions · previous 365 days.
Tranmere
9 matchesResults5 wins · 1 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game2.1
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals5 of 9
Both teams scored4 of 9
Games without conceding4 of 9
Games without scoring1 of 9
Walsall
10 matchesResults6 wins · 2 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Games without conceding3 of 10
Games without scoring2 of 10
See results
OldhamHome · League Two1–2LOldhamAway · League Two1–0W
StevenageAway · EFL Trophy2–1W
ColchesterHome · League Two0–2L
Newport CountyAway · League Two4–2WTranmereHome · League Two4–2W
Fleetwood TownAway · League Two1–1D
Salford CityHome · League Two1–0W
Swindon TownHome · League Two2–1WNewport CountyAway · League Two0–0DTHE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Tranmere
1wins5MEETINGS
Walsall
4winsDec 2023 – Sep 2025 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Tranmere first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Starting XIsLineups & formations
Tranmere
Formation3-4-1-2Andrew Crosby
- 12
J. BarrettForm 6.7Ability —G - 5
N. SmithForm 6.7Ability —D - 15
W. TamenForm 6.8Ability —D - 30
A. McGowanForm 6.8Ability —D - 14
J. JosephForm 6.8Ability —M - 8
S. FinleyForm 7.0Ability —M - 6
R. SmallwoodForm 7.0Ability 63M - 23
E. BristowForm 6.7Ability —M - 7
C. WhitakerForm 7.0Ability —F - 27
D. JonesForm 6.5Ability —F - 18
C. JenningsForm 6.8Ability —F
Walsall
Formation3-5-2Mathew John Sadler
- 1
M. RobertsForm 6.6Ability —G - 6
P. FarquharsonForm 7.0Ability —D - 4
A. FlintForm 6.9Ability —D - 30
E. WeirForm 7.2Ability 63D - 2
C. BarrettForm 6.9Ability —M - 22
J. JellisForm 6.7Ability 62M - 14
B. ComleyForm 6.6Ability 62M - 23
A. PattisonForm 6.9Ability —M - 18
V. HarperForm 6.9Ability —M - 9
J. MattForm 6.6Ability —F - 15
D. KanuForm 6.8Ability —F
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Tranmere
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Barrett | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 44 | — |
| Nathan Smith | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 25 | — |
| William Tamen | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 33 | — |
| Aaron McGowan | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 43 | 1 |
| Jayden Joseph | 78 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Sam Finley | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 39 | — |
| Richard Smallwood | 77 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 27 | 1 |
| Ethan Bristow | 77 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 15 | — |
| Charlie Whitaker | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| Dylan Jones | 77 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 1 |
| Connor Jennings | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | 39 | 3 |
| Cameron Norman | 13 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Patrick Brough | 13 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 1 |
| Kristian Dennis | 13 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Joe Ironside | 12 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Nohan Kenneh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josh Davison | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Walsall
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Roberts | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Priestley Farquharson | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Aden Flint | 90 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 18 | — |
| Evan Weir | 87 | 7.6 | — | 1 | — | 15 | — |
| Connor Barrett | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 16 | 1 |
| Jamie Jellis | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 22 | 2 |
| Brandon Comley | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 22 | 3 |
| Alexander Pattison | 76 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | 20 | 2 |
| Vincent Harper | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | 3 |
| Jamille Matt | 76 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Daniel Kanu | 87 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Charlie Lakin | 14 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Aaron Loupalo-Bi | 14 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Kacper Łopata | 12 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Albert Adomah | 12 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Sam Hornby | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Courtney Clarke | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rico Richards | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League Two table
Current standings · League Two . Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bromley | 46 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 71 | 46 | 25 | 87 | WLDLW |
| 2 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 46 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 86 | 45 | 41 | 86 | DWWWD |
| 3 |  Cambridge United | 46 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 66 | 33 | 33 | 82 | DWLDW |
| 4 | Salford City | 46 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 61 | 51 | 10 | 81 | LDWDW |
| 5 |  Notts County | 46 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 74 | 52 | 22 | 80 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Chesterfield | 46 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 71 | 56 | 15 | 79 | DLWWD |
| 7 |  Grimsby | 46 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 74 | 50 | 24 | 78 | DLDWW |
| 8 |  Barnet | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 70 | 53 | 17 | 76 | WWWWW |
| 9 | Swindon Town | 46 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 70 | 59 | 11 | 75 | LLDLW |
| 10 | Oldham | 46 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 60 | 44 | 16 | 68 | WLLLL |
| 11 |  Crewe | 46 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 64 | 58 | 6 | 67 | DLLLW |
| 12 | Colchester | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 62 | 49 | 13 | 66 | WLLWW |
| 13 | Walsall | 46 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 56 | 56 | 0 | 65 | LLWLL |
| 14 |  Bristol Rovers | 46 | 19 | 5 | 22 | 56 | 65 | -9 | 62 | DWWWW |
| 15 | Fleetwood Town | 46 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 57 | 58 | -1 | 61 | DDDWL |
| 16 |  Accrington ST | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 47 | 58 | -11 | 53 | LDDLL |
| 17 |  Gillingham | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 53 | 72 | -19 | 53 | WLLLD |
| 18 |  Cheltenham | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 53 | 79 | -26 | 52 | LLLWW |
| 19 |  Shrewsbury | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 42 | 69 | -27 | 49 | LDDWL |
| 20 | Newport County | 46 | 12 | 7 | 27 | 48 | 77 | -29 | 43 | WWLWL |
| 21 | Tranmere | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 54 | 79 | -25 | 41 | DLWLD |
| 22 |  Crawley Town | 46 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 44 | 68 | -24 | 40 | DDDLL |
| 23 |  Harrogate Town | 46 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 39 | 68 | -29 | 39 | LWWLL |
| 24 |  Barrow | 46 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 45 | 78 | -33 | 36 | LLLWL |
THE MARKET VIEW
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AT A GLANCE
Match details
- Competition
- League Two
- Round
- Matchweek 27
- Venue
- To be confirmed
- Referee
- Not announced
- Kickoff
- 17 Jan · 12:30 UK
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