Walsall FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One .
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Christopher Ward
- Referee Wayne Grunnill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Walsall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Walsall FC and Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' The 42-year-old David Fox has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek Adams will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Walsall FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Walsall FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Freddie Ladapo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
- 37' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ashley Smith-Brown.
- 40' GOAL! Ryan Edwards scores on 40. Assisted by Conor Grant
- 45' The deadlock is broken! Andy Cook gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joe Riley.
- 46' What composure from Andy Cook! The England international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 46' The crowd applauds Ruben Lameiras as he leaves the pitch. Freddie Ladapo steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Plymouth Argyle FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 56' Jamie Ness is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Walsall FC so far.
- 57' Kieron Morris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Morgan Ferrier at the 57 minute mark.
- 62' Conor Grant has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 64' A goal from the England international Luke Leahy! He fires home on 64 to make it 3-1!
- 69' 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 Matt Macey suffering a number of foals already.
- 74' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Conor Grant is replaced by Gary Sawyer on 74 minute.
- 79' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Morgan Ferrier made 65 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nicky Devlin.
- 84' Another change for Walsall FC made on 84 minute. Josh Ginnelly leaves to be changed by Kane Wilson.
- 88' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gregg Wylde is hanging Ashley Smith-Brown on the field on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Plymouth Argyle FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 27
-
7
Adam Chambers C ↓ Liam Kinsella 46'
- 3
- 10
-
16
Morgan Ferrier ↓ Kieron Morris 57'
- 9
-
11
Josh Ginnelly ↓ Kane Wilson 84'
Bench
- 17
-
8
Kieron Morris ↑ 57'
-
15
Liam Kinsella ↑ 46'
-
28
Kane Wilson ↑ 84'
- 13
- 26
- 19
Coach
Dean Keates
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 25
- 5
- 10
- 8
-
11
Ruben Lameiras ↓ Freddie Ladapo 46'
- 6
- 9
- 1
-
15
Conor Grant ↓ Gary Sawyer 74'
Bench
- 14
-
19
Freddie Ladapo ↑ 46'
-
20
Gregg Wylde ↑ 88'
- 21
-
3
Gary Sawyer ↑ 74'
- 4
- 16
Coach
Derek Adams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andy Cook | 2 |
| Ryan Edwards | 2 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
| Andy Cook | 1 |
| Ryan Edwards | 1 |
| Niall Canavan | 1 |
Head to Head
Walsall FC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.69
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Walsall FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
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 Plymouth Argyle FC
48%
Walsall FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
5.8%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

