Walsall FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Walsall FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One .
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Abbas Khan
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee Alix Pashley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Oct | Southend United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Luton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | 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
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Walsall FC vs Burton Albion FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' It’s high time Nigel Clough made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Scott Fraser needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 13' What a moment for Jamie Allen! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' Marvin Sordell, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' What a strike from Devante Cole! The score is 0-2.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Walsall FC and Burton Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' Morgan Ferrier is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Burton Albion FC tonight.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dean Keates will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' Fresh legs for Walsall FC! Nicky Devlin comes on to replace Kane Wilson.
- 47' Scott Fraser adds to his 0 season tally! Burton Albion FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 52' A quiet spell here at . Walsall FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 62' Burton Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Walsall FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Burton Albion FC backline.
- 72' Walsall FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 74' Another change for Walsall FC made on 74 minute. Isaiah Osbourne leaves to be changed by Zeli Ismail.
- 75' Kieron Morris makes way for Josh Ginnelly at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Walsall FC.
- 77' The England Andy Cook breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 1-3!
- 81' Marvin Sordell is replacing Jake Hesketh for the Burton Albion FC side.
- 86' The 39-year-old Kyle McFadzean has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 88' Jake Buxton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jamie Allen on 88 minute.
- 90' Burton Albion FC ring the changes. Damien McCrory has done his job and it is now time for Ben Fox to step up.
- Full Time. Burton Albion FC beats Walsall FC
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 31
- 1
- 5
- 4
-
8
Kieron Morris ↓ Josh Ginnelly 75'
- 3
-
30
Isaiah Osbourne ↓ Zeli Ismail 74'
-
28
Kane Wilson ↓ Nicky Devlin 46'
- 16
- 9
Bench
- 20
-
6
Nicky Devlin ↑ 46'
- 15
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↑ 74'
- 13
-
11
Josh Ginnelly ↑ 75'
- 29
Coach
Dean Keates
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 5
- 2
-
4
Jamie Allen ↓ Jake Buxton 88'
-
14
Damien McCrory ↓ Ben Fox 90'
- 10
- 27
- 44
- 40
-
8
Jake Hesketh ↓ Marvin Sordell 81'
- 7
Bench
-
3
Jake Buxton ↑ 88'
- 9
- 18
-
17
Marvin Sordell ↑ 81'
- 26
-
12
Ben Fox ↑ 90'
- 11
Coach
Nigel Clough
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andy Cook | 1 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
| Scott Fraser | 1 |
Head to Head
Walsall FC Form
Burton Albion FC Form
2018-11-03
Walsall FC
1–3
Burton Albion FC
W
2018-10-27
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2018-10-23
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2018-10-20
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–3
Burton Albion FC
W
2018-10-13
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2018-10-06
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Walsall FC or Burton Albion FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Walsall FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
71%
Walsall FC or Burton Albion FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.8%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 21% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.