Saturday , 14 November 2026

Walsall FC vs Sunderland AFC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2018-19
Walsall FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Sunderland AFC
Sat 1 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Andy Cook 34' Y
Y 49' Adam Matthews

Overview

Match Preview

Walsall FC vs Sunderland AFC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Boyeson
  • Referee Ken Haycock
  • Referee Chris Isherwood
  • Referee Tom Reeves

Head-to-Head

1
2
1
Walsall FC 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals Sunderland AFC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-01 Walsall FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC 2018-11-24 Walsall FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC

Recent Form

Walsall FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aiden McGeady 2
Josh Gordon 2
Liam Kinsella 1
Lynden Gooch 1
Josh Ginnelly 1
Lee Cattermole 1
Will Grigg 1
Andy Cook 1

Head to Head

2018-12-01 Walsall FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC 2018-11-24 Walsall FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC

Walsall FC Form

2018-12-01 Walsall FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2018-11-27 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Walsall FC L 2018-11-24 Walsall FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC D 2018-11-17 Fleetwood Town FC 0–0 Walsall FC D 2018-11-10 Walsall FC 3–2 Coventry City FC W 2018-11-06 Walsall FC 0–2 Charlton Athletic FC L

Sunderland AFC Form

2018-12-01 Walsall FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2018-11-27 Sunderland AFC 4–2 Barnsley FC W 2018-11-24 Walsall FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC D 2018-11-17 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2018-11-11 Port Vale FC 1–2 Sunderland AFC W 2018-11-03 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–2 Sunderland AFC W

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

✗ Wrong
Walsall FC36% Draw29% Sunderland AFC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✗ Wrong
Walsall FC27% Draw47% Sunderland AFC26%
Actual: 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.