Walsall vs Accrington Stanley: match statistics
Walsall presents solid home form with 58% victories at their own stadium and a favorable goal difference (+4), which constitutes the foundation for predicting their victory. Despite a weaker recent series of five matches overall, the hosts have an advantage in shot efficiency (12% conversion) and a higher average xG (1.46) compared to Accrington Stanley away (xG 1.28). Accrington Stanley struggles with efficiency on the road, failing to score in 42% of away matches and conceding an average of 1.33 goals per match, which, given their negative goal difference (-5), indicates difficulties in confronting solid hosts. Although the visitors show better recent overall form (1.8 PPG), their away statistics (25% wins, 50% losses) are significantly weaker than Walsall's home achievements. Taking all factors into account, I expect a victory for the hosts, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the volatility of Walsall's form in recent weeks.
Walsall vs Accrington Stanley: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Walsall played against Accrington Stanley in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Walsall has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Accrington Stanley has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Walsall scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.96. Accrington Stanley scores 1.08 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Walsall's games and 44% of Accrington Stanley's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 32%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Accrington Stanley has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.32 per game. Walsall takes 10.8 shots per game, while Accrington Stanley takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Walsall leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Accrington Stanley leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Walsall's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Accrington Stanley, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Walsall presents solid home form with 58% victories at their own stadium and a favorable goal difference (+4), which constitutes the foundation for predicting their victory. Despite a weaker recent series of five matches overall, the hosts have an advantage in shot efficiency (12% conversion) and a higher average xG (1.46) compared to Accrington Stanley away (xG 1.28). Accrington Stanley struggles with efficiency on the road, failing to score in 42% of away matches and conceding an average of 1.33 goals per match, which, given their negative goal difference (-5), indicates difficulties in confronting solid hosts. Although the visitors show better recent overall form (1.8 PPG), their away statistics (25% wins, 50% losses) are significantly weaker than Walsall's home achievements. Taking all factors into account, I expect a victory for the hosts, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the volatility of Walsall's form in recent weeks.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Walsall | Accrington Stanley | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.26 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Accrington Stanley is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Walsall · 1.8 pts / game - Accrington Stanley
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.
Walsall is 30% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Walsall · 1.08 goals / game - Accrington Stanley
Walsall is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Walsall · 1.12 goals / game - Accrington Stanley
Walsall scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
Accrington Stanley scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Walsall
Over / Under - Accrington Stanley
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Accrington Stanley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 36%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Walsall
Accrington Stanley
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Walsall | Liga | Accrington Stanley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.36 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 47% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 25% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Walsall's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Accrington Stanley. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Walsall vs Accrington Stanley?
The EFL League Two match finished Walsall 0:0 Accrington Stanley. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Walsall vs Accrington Stanley?
Walsall score 1.40 goals per game on average and Accrington Stanley 1.08. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Walsall's matches and 44% of Accrington Stanley's.
What form are Walsall and Accrington Stanley in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Accrington Stanley 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Walsall vs Accrington Stanley?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Walsall vs Accrington Stanley: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.