Stockport County FC vs Walsall FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Stockport County FC vs Walsall FC — FA Cup at Edgeley Park.
- Stockport County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Walsall FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Nov | Swindon Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Oct | Stamford AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | West Ham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Stockport County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | King's Lynn Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stockport County FC this season
Stockport County FC this season
67%
Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
Walsall FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Walsall FC
| Daniel Kanu | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Stockport County FC launch into their encounter with Walsall FC.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' Walsall FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Andrew Williams is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stockport County FC so far.
- 40' Walsall FC have won 67 goals from 65 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' Oisin McEntee, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Walsall FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' Another change for Walsall FC made on 52 minute. Douglas James-Taylor leaves to be changed by Andrew Williams.
- 57' Stockport County FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' Danny Johnson does the damage! The net is bulging and Walsall FC surge ahead!
- 64' Danny Johnson with the second goal in the match!
- 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 70' Connor Lemonheigh-Evans has so much to prove this time. He replaces Isaac Olaofe on 70 minute.
- 75' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Isaac Hutchinson suffering a number of foals already.
- 76' A tactical swap from Walsall FC — Robbie Willmott on, Danny Johnson off on 76 minutes.
- 78' Ryan Rydel makes way for Patrick Madden at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stockport County FC.
- 83' Walsall FC ring the changes. Tom Knowles has done his job and it is now time for Oisin McEntee to step up.
- 84' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Tom Knowles is replaced by Oisin McEntee.
- 88' What composure from Patrick Madden! The international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Patrick Madden is booked for Stockport County FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Stockport County FC 1-2 Walsall FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Stockport County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
17
Ryan Rydel ↓ Patrick Madden 78'
- 10
- 23
- 19
- 31
- 21
- 20
- 4
- 1
- 14
Bench
-
7
Connor Lemonheigh-Evans ↑ 70'
- 15
- 18
- 28
-
11
Oliver Crankshaw ↑ 70'
- 25
- 16
-
9
Patrick Madden ↑ 78'
- 30
Coach
Dave Challinor
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 8
- 23
- 1
- 14
- 2
-
10
Tom Knowles ↓ Oisin McEntee 84'
-
39
Danny Johnson ↓ Robbie Willmott 76'
- 3
- 6
- 15
Bench
-
7
Robbie Willmott ↑ 76'
- 9
-
11
Andrew Williams ↑ 52'
- 16
- 21
- 32
-
18
Oisin McEntee ↑ 84'
- 35
- 25
Coach
Michael Flynn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Johnson | 2 |
| Patrick Madden | 1 |
| Andrew Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Stockport County FC Form
2023-01-08
Stockport County FC
1–2
Walsall FC
L
2022-11-26
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Stockport County FC
D
2022-11-05
Stockport County FC
4–0
Swindon Town FC
W
2021-11-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Stockport County FC
D
2021-10-16
Stockport County FC
3–0
Stamford AFC
W
2021-01-11
Stockport County FC
0–1
West Ham United FC
L
Walsall FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
Stockport County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Walsall FC xG
I would bet for:
Stockport County FC or Walsall FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Walsall FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Stockport County FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Walsall FC
67%
Stockport County FC or Walsall FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Stockport County FC
| Handicap | Stockport County FC covers | Push | Walsall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

