Walsall FC vs Alfreton Town FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 2
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Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Alfreton Town FC — FA Cup at Poundland Bescot Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Alfreton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Simon Mather
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Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Poundland Bescot Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Walsall FC and Alfreton Town FC.
- 5' The travelling Alfreton Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 6' What a strike from Jamille Matt! The score is 1-0.
- 11' 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 Priestley Farquharson suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' It looks surprising Walsall FC does not make any changes. George Willis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 18' Shaun Brisley was booked on 18.
- 23' Walsall FC is showing some good football. However, Walsall FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brandon Comley made 7 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 29' Walsall FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 29.
- 30' The referee calls foul for Nathan Newall. He receives a card.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' It’s a booking for Walsall FC player. Tom Knowles gets a card.
- 41' Nathan Newall has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Jamille Matt was booked on 45.
- 50' The Alfreton Town FC manager makes a substitution. Shaun Brisley departs to be replaced by Kennedy Digie.
- 51' Walsall FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 51.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Alfreton Town FC that had 12 games and scored 4 goals.
- 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Harry Perritt, as he is very good at scoring at Poundland Bescot Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' It is a substitution in Walsall FC team. Douglas James-Taylor is replaced by Freddie Draper on 65 minute.
- 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' It’s a booking for Alfreton Town FC player. Josh Clackstone gets a card.
- 78' Jake Day has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Salmon on 78 minute.
- 83' Time for substitution for Alfreton Town FC. Jordan Thewlis is replaced by Billy Fewster.
- 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
- 90' Walsall FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Ryan Stirk is replaced by Isaac Hutchinson.
- Another three points for Walsall FC.
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Walsall FC
Starting XI- 9
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Ryan Stirk ↓ Isaac Hutchinson 90'
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Bench- 17
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Isaac Hutchinson ↑ 90'
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Freddie Draper ↑ 65'
Coach Mat SadlerAlfreton Town FC
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Shaun Brisley ↓ Kennedy Digie 50'
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Lewis Salmon ↓ Jake Day 78'
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Jordan Thewlis ↓ Billy Fewster 83'
Bench- –
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Kennedy Digie ↑ 50'
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Billy Fewster ↑ 83'
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9
Jake Day ↑ 78'
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Head to Head
Walsall FC Form