Walsall vs Oldham Athletic: match statistics
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Walsall vs Oldham Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Walsall plays Oldham Athletic in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium.
Recent form
Walsall has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Oldham Athletic has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Walsall scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.67. Oldham Athletic scores 1.00 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Walsall's games and 44% of Oldham Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 44%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Walsall has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.44 per game. Walsall takes 14.0 shots per game, while Oldham Athletic takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Walsall leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Oldham Athletic leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Walsall's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Oldham Athletic, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 28% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
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 600% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Walsall · 0.2 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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Walsall · 1 goals / game - Oldham Athletic
Walsall is 115% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Walsall · 1.44 goals / game - Oldham Athletic
Walsall scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 games).
Oldham Athletic scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 56% (5 of 9 games).
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 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Walsall · 1.22 pts / game - Oldham Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Oldham Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 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 | ▼ 2.00 | 2.48 | • 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 53% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 43% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 66% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Walsall's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Oldham Athletic. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Walsall and Oldham Athletic play?
Walsall face Oldham Athletic on October 20, 2026 in EFL League Two at Poundland Bescot Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Oldham Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Walsall won 1, Oldham Athletic won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Walsall vs Oldham Athletic?
Walsall score 1.33 goals per game on average and Oldham Athletic 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Walsall's matches and 44% of Oldham Athletic's.
What form are Walsall and Oldham Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Oldham Athletic 0-1-4 (0.20 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.