Saturday , 14 November 2026

Walsall FC vs Carlisle United FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2022-23
Sat 26 Nov 2022 · 15:00 UTC Banks's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 40' Jon Mellish
Y 90' Jack Armer

Overview

Match Preview

Walsall FC vs Carlisle United FC — FA Cup at Banks's Stadium.

Head-to-Head

1
Walsall FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Carlisle United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
27 Apr Peterborough United FC H 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Nov Walsall FC A 1–2 L
05 Nov Tranmere Rovers FC H 2–1 W
06 Nov Horsham FC H 2–0 W
29 Nov Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–2 L
08 Nov Hayes & Yeading United FC A 2–2 D
01 Dec Lincoln City FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
Carlisle United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Walsall FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Carlisle United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Carlisle United FC
David Ajiboye 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Walsall FC and Carlisle United FC get this one started.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' It looks surprising Walsall FC does not make any changes. Ryan Edmondson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Walsall FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 29' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Edmondson makes it 0-1.
  • 34' Liam Kinsella has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Walsall FC and Carlisle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jon Mellish.
  • 45' 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.
  • 46' The Walsall FC manager makes a substitution. Jacob Maddox departs to be replaced by Jack Earing.
  • 51' Carlisle United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' 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 Corey Whelan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for Douglas James-Taylor. He replaces Tom Knowles on 59 minute.
  • 63' Kristian Dennis makes way for Jack Stretton at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Carlisle United FC.
  • 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Walsall FC and Carlisle United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 72' The whistle greets Liam Gordon as he departs to be replaced by Andrew Williams.
  • 76' Danny Cashman gets the nod from Walsall FC. He replaces Liam Kinsella and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 81' Jayden Harris has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 349 appearances.
  • 82' Another change for Carlisle United FC made on 82 minute. Corey Whelan leaves to be changed by Ben Barclay.
  • 87' 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.
  • 88' GOAL! Andrew Williams fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 90' A moment of madness from Jack Armer on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Carlisle United FC will be frustrated.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Walsall FC take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.68 Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Walsall FC53% Draw25% Carlisle United FC22%
Actual: Walsall FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Walsall FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
47%
Walsall FC or Carlisle United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Walsall FC36% Draw46% Carlisle United FC18%
Actual: Carlisle United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Walsall FC

Handicap Walsall FC covers Push Carlisle United FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 23% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.