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 46 games · 54 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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Walsall FC and Burton Albion FC is underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 13' Burton Albion FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jamie Allen on 13.
- 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kane Wilson, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 23' It looks surprising Burton Albion FC does not make any changes. Jake Hesketh has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' What a strike from Devante Cole! The score is 0-2.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Burton Albion FC that had 372 games and scored 418 goals.
- 45' Walsall FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 46' The Walsall FC manager makes a substitution. Kane Wilson departs to be replaced by Nicky Devlin.
- 47' What a strike from Scott Fraser! The score is 0-3.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' The travelling Burton Albion FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 62' Damien McCrory needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 67' 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 Lucas Akins suffering a number of foals already.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Walsall FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 74' Walsall FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zeli Ismail is hanging Isaiah Osbourne on the field on 74 minute.
- 75' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Kieron Morris is replaced by Josh Ginnelly.
- 77' Goal! Andy Cook scores his 19 goal in 65 matches.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Marvin Sordell. He replaces Jake Hesketh on 81 minute.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kieron Morris made 65 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 88' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. Jamie Allen is replaced by Jake Buxton on 88 minute.
- 90' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. Damien McCrory is replaced by Ben Fox on 90 minute.
- 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.