Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

FA Cup · 2022-23
Walsall FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Carlisle United FC
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
Last 5 meetings
2022-11-26 Walsall FC 2–1 Carlisle United FC

Recent Form

Walsall FC
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
Carlisle United FC
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
67% Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Carlisle United FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Walsall FC
Daniel Kanu 2 G 1 A
Carlisle United FC
Regan Linney 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Banks's Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Walsall FC and Carlisle United FC.
  • 5' Carlisle United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Walsall FC and Carlisle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Owen Moxon has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 29' GOAL! Ryan Edmondson scores on 29.
  • 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Flynn might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' Jack Stretton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Carlisle United FC so far.
  • 40' Jon Mellish was booked on 40.
  • 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Jack Earing gets the nod from Walsall FC. He replaces Jacob Maddox and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' Walsall FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Carlisle United FC's shape.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Tom Knowles as he leaves the pitch. Douglas James-Taylor steps in for Walsall FC.
  • 63' Jack Stretton is replacing Kristian Dennis for the Carlisle United FC side.
  • 68' Brandon Comley, a Montserrat , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 72' It is a substitution in Walsall FC team. Liam Gordon is replaced by Andrew Williams on 72 minute.
  • 76' The Walsall FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Kinsella departs to be replaced by Danny Cashman.
  • 81' Hayden White has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Carlisle United FC. Corey Whelan is replaced by Ben Barclay.
  • 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 88' Magnificent from Andrew Williams! That is 5 goals in 191 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Jack Armer on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Carlisle United FC will be frustrated.
  • With this win, Walsall FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Walsall FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Flynn

Carlisle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andrew Williams 1
Douglas James-Taylor 1
Ryan Edmondson 1

Head to Head

2022-11-26 Walsall FC 2–1 Carlisle United FC

Walsall FC Form

2022-11-26 Walsall FC 2–1 Carlisle United FC W 2022-11-05 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–2 Walsall FC W 2021-11-06 King's Lynn Town FC 0–1 Walsall FC W 2020-11-07 Walsall FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-05-04 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–0 Walsall FC D 2019-04-27 Walsall FC 3–0 Peterborough United FC W

Carlisle United FC Form

2022-11-26 Walsall FC 2–1 Carlisle United FC L 2022-11-05 Carlisle United FC 2–1 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2021-11-06 Carlisle United FC 2–0 Horsham FC W 2020-11-29 Carlisle United FC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-11-08 Hayes & Yeading United FC 2–2 Carlisle United FC D 2018-12-01 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Carlisle United FC L

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.