Walsall vs Oldham Athletic: match statistics
Walsall vs Oldham Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Walsall played against Oldham Athletic in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on December 29, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Walsall has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Oldham Athletic has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Walsall scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 0.86. Oldham Athletic scores 0.95 and allows 0.77. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Walsall's games and 36% of Oldham Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 32%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Oldham Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.31 per game. Walsall takes 10.9 shots per game, while Oldham Athletic takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Walsall leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Oldham Athletic leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Walsall's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Oldham Athletic, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 48% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
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 | Oldham Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.21 |
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.
Walsall is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Walsall · 1 pts / game - Oldham Athletic
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 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - Walsall · 0.95 goals / game - Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.86 goals / game - Walsall · 0.77 goals / game - Oldham Athletic
Walsall scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 meczów).
Oldham Athletic scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 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 - Oldham Athletic
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.
Walsall is 77% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.68 pts / game - Walsall · 0.95 pts / game - Oldham Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Oldham Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). 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
Oldham Athletic
* 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 | Oldham Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.27 | 2.65 | ▼ 1.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 48% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 25% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 75% | ▼ 41% |
^ 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 Oldham Athletic. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Walsall vs Oldham Athletic?
The EFL League Two match finished Walsall 1:2 Oldham Athletic. 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 Oldham Athletic?
Walsall score 1.41 goals per game on average and Oldham Athletic 0.95. The EFL League Two average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Walsall's matches and 36% of Oldham Athletic's.
What form are Walsall and Oldham Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Oldham Athletic 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Walsall vs Oldham Athletic?
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.