Walsall FC vs Sunderland AFC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Sunderland AFC — FA Cup .
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Ken Haycock
- Referee Chris Isherwood
- Referee Tom Reeves
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | Coventry City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Walsall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | Port Vale FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
Walsall 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Walsall FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 10' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' It’s high time Jack Ross made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 34' The referee calls foul for Andy Cook. He receives a Yellow card.
- 37' Aiden McGeady does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 42' 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.
- 47' Liam Kinsella is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sunderland AFC so far.
- 49' Controversy at the stadium! Adam Matthews argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 53' Magnificent from Andy Cook! That is 19 goals in 65 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 63' Jerome Sinclair has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bryan Oviedo on 63 minute.
- 68' With 0 assists to his name this season, George Dobson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Walsall FC.
- 73' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 75' Bali Mumba is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lynden Gooch at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Walsall FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Walsall FC and Sunderland AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' Walsall FC ring the changes. Morgan Ferrier has done his job and it is now time for Josh Ginnelly to step up.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 15
- 3
- 30
-
16
Morgan Ferrier ↓ Josh Ginnelly 88'
- 9
- 29
Bench
- 31
- 17
- 2
- 8
- 13
-
11
Josh Ginnelly ↑ 88'
- 26
Coach
Dean Keates
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Bali Mumba 75'
- 19
- 20
- 12
- 16
- 27
- 7
- 15
- 13
- 1
Bench
- 3
- 25
-
37
Bali Mumba ↑ 75'
- 17
- 5
- 34
- 24
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aiden McGeady | 2 |
| Josh Gordon | 2 |
| Will Grigg | 1 |
| Andy Cook | 1 |
| Liam Kinsella | 1 |
| Lynden Gooch | 1 |
| Josh Ginnelly | 1 |
| Lee Cattermole | 1 |
Walsall FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Walsall FC or Sunderland AFC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Walsall FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
64%
Walsall FC or Sunderland AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

