Walsall
3/10Wins
0.9Goals / game
0.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
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League TwoMatchweek 7THE MATCH CENTREWalsall vs Port Vale match centre
Full time
2:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
James Connolly45+5′
Andrew Dallas89′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 19 Sep 07:20 UK.
Odds updated 19 Sep 11:12 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 6 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
WalsallPort Vale
1.950Expected goals · API-Football0.940
5Shots on target1
16Total Shots9
64%Ball Possession36%
7Corner Kicks4
14Fouls18
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
429Total passes246
329Passes accurate131
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Walsall 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Port Vale 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 18 Sep, 22:18 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Port Vale
4/10Wins
0.8Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Port Vale’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Walsall
10 matchesResults3 wins · 6 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game0.9
Goals conceded per game0.5
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored2 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
RochdaleHome · League Two0–0Exeter CityAway · League Two0–0CreweAway · League Two2–2Accrington STHome · League Two3–2Leyton OrientHome · League Cup0–0GrimsbyHome · League Two0–0GillinghamAway · League Two3–0Bristol CityAway · League Cup1–0Notts CountyHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0AFC Telford UnitedAway · Friendlies Clubs0–1
Port Vale
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game0.8
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Exeter CityHome · League Two1–0Salford CityAway · League Two0–1Swindon TownAway · League Two1–3CreweHome · League Two0–0TranmereHome · League Two1–1OldhamAway · League Two0–2WolvesAway · League Cup0–3BlackpoolAway · Friendlies Clubs1–0Real MurciaHome · Friendlies Clubs1–0WiganAway · Friendlies Clubs3–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Walsall at home with Port Vale away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 04:53 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2026/27 · all league matches
WalsallPort Vale
7Matches played7
13Points earned5
3Wins1
1.4Goals scored / match0.4
0.6Goals conceded / match1.3
5Clean sheets2
3Failed to score4
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Walsall at home with Port Vale away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Walsall
3wins4MEETINGS
Port Vale
1winsNov 2021 – Apr 2025 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Walsall first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Walsall
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Lee Grant
- 1
J. WardG - 22
E. AhuiD - 25
D. SkuraD - 4
J. ConnollyD - 3
M. HancockD - 15
Isaac MooreM - 6
S. SpranglerM - 17
Courtney ClarkeM - 14
A. EvansM - 11
R. SmithM - 7
Taione Richard Evumena SodjeF
Substitutes (7)
37 · A. Adomah
29 · J. Furlong
8 · C. Crew
9 · A. Dallas
26 · R. Leak
10 · L. Simper
31 · Tom Wooster
Port Vale
Confirmed formation3-5-2J. Brady
- 20
M. MarošiG - 2
K. JohnD - 22
L. MontsmaD - 5
C. HallD - 6
J. Lawrence-GabrielM - 10
K. DempseyM - 7
G. ByersM - 8
B. GarrityM - 3
J. HeadleyM - 19
B. WaineF - 14
O. LynchF
Substitutes (7)
11 · O. Hernández
33 · G. Hall
25 · C. Humphreys
4 · J. Moon
38 · R. Walters
36 · M. Watters
31 · Keaton Moseley
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Walsall
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wooster | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Simper | 73 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 3 |
| R. Leak | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Dallas | 20 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Crew | 5 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J. Furlong | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Adomah | 5 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J. Ward | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| E. Ahui | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| J. Connolly | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| D. Skura | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| M. Hancock | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Isaac Moore | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| S. Sprangler | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 3 |
| Courtney Clarke | 85 | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| A. Evans | 17 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| R. Smith | 85 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 2 |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje | 70 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
Port Vale
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Watters | 45 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| R. Walters | 29 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| J. Moon | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C. Humphreys | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O. Hernández | 29 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| G. Hall | 29 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| M. Maroši | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| J. Lawrence-Gabriel | 90 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| L. Montsma | 90 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| C. Hall | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| K. John | 73 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| G. Byers | 61 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 |
| K. Dempsey | 61 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| B. Waine | 61 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| B. Garrity | 90 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| J. Headley | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5 |
| O. Lynch | 45 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keaton Moseley | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026/27 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 |  Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 15 | WWDDD |
| 2 |  Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | WDWDW |
| 3 |  Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  York | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 5 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | DWDDD |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 13 | LWWDD |
| 7 |  Salford City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | LWWWD |
| 9 |  Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | DDDDD |
| 10 |  Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | DDLWD |
| 11 |  Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 12 |  Swindon Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 13 |  Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | DWDLD |
| 14 |  Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 |  Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10 | DDDLL |
| 16 |  Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | WWDLW |
| 17 |  Newport County | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | WDDLL |
| 18 |  Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 19 |  Accrington ST | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 7 | DDLWD |
| 20 |  Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | LLLLD |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | LDLDD |
| 22 |  Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | LLWDD |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 5 | LWLLD |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 | LLLDL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Walsall | Draw | Port Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.30 | 3.10 | 2.90 |
| Bet365 | 2.35 | 3.30 | 2.90 |
| Marathonbet | 2.35 | 3.14 | 2.92 |
| BetVictor | 2.38 | 3.40 | 2.90 |
| Pinnacle | 2.41 | 3.31 | 3.03 |
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