Chesterfield vs Walsall: match statistics
This match promises to be a closely contested encounter between two teams from the top half of the table. Chesterfield shows solid home form with 46% home wins and a 59% possession advantage, but their recent form (1 win in 5 matches) raises concerns. Walsall stands out with an impressive away record of 54% away wins, but their last five matches (1-2-2) indicate a dip in form and as many as 10 goals conceded. A key factor is Chesterfield's advantage in xG (1.5 vs 1.18) and shot conversion (13% vs 15%), which could be offset by Walsall's better defense (0.85 goals conceded per match). Considering Chesterfield's high number of home draws (38%) and the even quality of both teams, the most likely outcome appears to be a share of the points, although a slight advantage for either side remains possible.
Chesterfield vs Walsall: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Chesterfield play Walsall in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 31 January 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Chesterfield: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Walsall: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Chesterfield scores 1.48 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Walsall scores 1.22 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Chesterfield 58%, Walsall 52%. Over 2.5: Chesterfield 44%, Walsall 48%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Chesterfield has higher xG: 1.41 vs 1.32. Chesterfield: 12.1 shots per match, Walsall: 11.3.
Match halves
Chesterfield: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.79. Walsall: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Chesterfield: 76-90+ (17 goals). Walsall: 61-75 (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
This match promises to be a closely contested encounter between two teams from the top half of the table. Chesterfield shows solid home form with 46% home wins and a 59% possession advantage, but their recent form (1 win in 5 matches) raises concerns. Walsall stands out with an impressive away record of 54% away wins, but their last five matches (1-2-2) indicate a dip in form and as many as 10 goals conceded. A key factor is Chesterfield's advantage in xG (1.5 vs 1.18) and shot conversion (13% vs 15%), which could be offset by Walsall's better defense (0.85 goals conceded per match). Considering Chesterfield's high number of home draws (38%) and the even quality of both teams, the most likely outcome appears to be a share of the points, although a slight advantage for either side remains possible.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Chesterfield | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Chesterfield is 167% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Chesterfield · 0.6 pts / match - Walsall
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chesterfield is 21% better for: goals scored per match.
1.48 goals / match - Chesterfield · 1.22 goals / match - Walsall
Chesterfield scores in 85% of matches (41 of 48 matches), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 24% (11 of 46 matches).
Walsall scores in 67% of matches (31 of 46 matches), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 31% (15 of 48 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Chesterfield
Over / Under — Walsall
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chesterfield is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Chesterfield · 1.39 pts / match - Walsall
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -7 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (16 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Chesterfield
Walsall
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Chesterfield | Liga | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.67 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 52% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 67% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Chesterfield 0 - 0 - 1 Walsall. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Chesterfield vs Walsall?
The EFL League Two match finished Chesterfield 2:2 Walsall. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Chesterfield vs Walsall?
Chesterfield score 1.48 goals per game on average and Walsall 1.22. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Chesterfield's matches and 52% of Walsall's.
What form are Chesterfield and Walsall in?
Over the last 5 games Chesterfield have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Walsall 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chesterfield vs Walsall?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.