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 (2026/26)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
Walsall FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stockport County FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Walsall FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Stockport County FC is hosting Walsall FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stockport County FC and Walsall FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stockport County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' It looks surprising Walsall FC does not make any changes. Danny Johnson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Stockport County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Walsall FC backline.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' Liam Gordon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 12 appearances.
- 40' The travelling Walsall FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' The 31-year-old Hayden White has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dave Challinor might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Douglas James-Taylor is replaced by Andrew Williams.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Danny Johnson makes it 0-1.
- 64' Magnificent from Danny Johnson! That is 10 goals in 302 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 70' The Stockport County FC manager makes a substitution. Isaac Olaofe departs to be replaced by Connor Lemonheigh-Evans.
- 75' A quiet spell here at Edgeley Park. Stockport County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' Another change for Walsall FC made on 76 minute. Danny Johnson leaves to be changed by Robbie Willmott.
- 78' Stockport County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patrick Madden is hanging Ryan Rydel on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' A change in the Walsall FC ranks — Tom Knowles exits the field as Oisin McEntee enters on 83.
- 84' The whistle greets Tom Knowles as he departs to be replaced by Oisin McEntee.
- 88' A stunning finish from Patrick Madden — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Stockport County FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Stockport County FC 1-2 Walsall FC.
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.