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
Key match information
Walsall played Accrington Stanley in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Walsall: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Accrington Stanley: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Walsall scores 1.40 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Accrington Stanley scores 1.08 and concedes 1.12. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Walsall 52%, Accrington Stanley 44%. Over 2.5: Walsall 40%, Accrington Stanley 32%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Accrington Stanley has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.32. Walsall: 10.8 shots per match, Accrington Stanley: 12.8.
Match halves
Walsall: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.72. Accrington Stanley: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Walsall: 31-45+ (8 goals). Accrington Stanley: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Accrington Stanley is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Walsall · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.4 goals / match - Walsall · 1.08 goals / match - Accrington Stanley
Walsall is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - Walsall · 1.12 goals / match - Accrington Stanley
Walsall scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Accrington Stanley scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - Walsall
Over / Under - Accrington Stanley
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Accrington Stanley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 36%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Walsall
Accrington Stanley
* 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
| Walsall | Liga | Accrington Stanley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Walsall 1 - 0 - 0 Accrington Stanley. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.