Peterborough United FC vs Walsall FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Walsall FC — League One at ABAX Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Garry Maskell
- Referee Alan Dale
- Referee Nicholas Cooper
- Referee Paul Marsden
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Walsall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Dec | Bradford City AFC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 08 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Bradford City AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at ABAX Stadium!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Jon Guthrie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Walsall FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. George Cooper made 383 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' Walsall FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Walsall FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' Isaiah Osbourne adds to his 0 season tally! Walsall FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 46' A tactical swap from Peterborough United FC — Mark O'Hara on, Louis Reed off on 46 minutes.
- 46' Isaiah Osbourne makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Walsall FC are in front.
- 47' What a moment for Ivan Toney! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Peterborough United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Mathew Stevens has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matt Godden on 56 minute.
- 61' The 29-year-old Siriki Dembele has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. Peterborough United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 71' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Marcus Maddison argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' A change in the Walsall FC ranks — Isaiah Osbourne exits the field as George Dobson enters on 73.
- 77' A tactical swap from Peterborough United FC — George Cooper on, Siriki Dembele off on 77 minutes.
- 81' Morgan Ferrier is replacing Josh Gordon for the Walsall FC side.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 89' Poor challenge from Conor O'Malley. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Peterborough United FC 1-1 Walsall FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 25
- 15
- 21
- 17
-
11
Louis Reed ↓ Mark O'Hara 46'
- 4
- 16
-
10
Siriki Dembele ↓ George Cooper 77'
-
9
Matt Godden ↓ Mathew Stevens 56'
- 2
Bench
- 23
-
19
George Cooper ↑ 77'
-
26
Mathew Stevens ↑ 56'
- 1
- 35
-
8
Mark O'Hara ↑ 46'
- 22
Coach
Steve Evans
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 27
- 8
- 15
- 3
-
30
Isaiah Osbourne ↓ George Dobson 73'
- 28
- 9
-
29
Josh Gordon ↓ Morgan Ferrier 81'
Bench
- 20
- 31
- 2
-
4
George Dobson ↑ 73'
- 10
- 13
-
16
Morgan Ferrier ↑ 81'
Coach
Dean Keates
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Isaiah Osbourne | 1 |
| Ivan Toney | 1 |
| Andy Cook | 1 |
| Josh Gordon | 1 |
| Danny Lafferty | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2018-12-22
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Walsall FC
D
2018-12-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2018-12-11
Bradford City AFC
4–4
Peterborough United FC
D
2018-12-08
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-01
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Bradford City AFC
D
2018-11-27
Peterborough United FC
1–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Walsall FC xG
I would bet for:
Peterborough United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Walsall FC
56%
Peterborough United FC or Walsall FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Walsall FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
11.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Walsall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.