Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Walsall FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Walsall FC — League One at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Robert Hyde
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Walsall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Southend United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | Southend United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Wycombe Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Walsall FC.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Scott Laird is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wycombe Wanderers FC so far.
- 13' Connor Johnson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 13.
- 18' The 30-year-old Jason McCarthy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' Wycombe Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
- 28' The travelling Walsall FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 33' It’s high time Gareth Ainsworth made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wycombe Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wycombe Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 54' Wycombe Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jason McCarthy on 54.
- 59' Walsall FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 60' Nicholas Freeman makes way for Nathan Tyson at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wycombe Wanderers FC.
- 61' Wycombe Wanderers FC make a change. Dominic Gape trudges off to be replaced by Matt Bloomfield on 61 minutes.
- 62' Andy Cook gets the nod from Walsall FC. He replaces Aramide Oteh and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wycombe Wanderers FC and Walsall FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Matt Bloomfield is booked for Wycombe Wanderers FC — Yellow card on 70.
- 70' A change in the Walsall FC ranks — Cameron Norman exits the field as Zeli Ismail enters on 70.
- 73' Walsall FC make a change. Luke Leahy trudges off to be replaced by Corey Taylor on 73 minutes.
- 78' Walsall FC is showing some good football. However, Walsall FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 83' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 83 minutes.
- 85' Wycombe Wanderers FC ring the changes. Scott Kashket has done his job and it is now time for Paris Cowan-Hall to step up.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Scott Laird is booked for Walsall FC — Yellow card on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 1
- 25
- 2
- 16
- 6
-
22
Nicholas Freeman ↓ Nathan Tyson 60'
-
4
Dominic Gape ↓ Matt Bloomfield 61'
- 18
- 20
- 11
Bench
- 30
- 3
- 8
- 5
-
10
Matt Bloomfield ↑ 61'
-
12
Paris Cowan-Hall ↑ 85'
-
23
Nathan Tyson ↑ 60'
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 35
-
36
Aramide Oteh ↓ Andy Cook 62'
- 2
- 6
- 3
- 30
- 13
- 29
-
28
Cameron Norman ↓ Zeli Ismail 70'
- 34
Bench
-
38
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 73'
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 15
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↑ 70'
-
9
Andy Cook ↑ 62'
Coach
Martin O'Connor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andy Cook | 1 |
| Alex Samuel | 1 |
| Dominic Gape | 1 |
| Jason McCarthy | 1 |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 1 |
| Jacob Maddox | 1 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
| Isaiah Osbourne | 1 |
Head to Head
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2019-04-22
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Walsall FC
W
2019-04-19
Rochdale AFC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2019-04-13
Southend United FC
0–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2019-04-09
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2019-04-06
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2019-03-30
Oxford United FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Walsall FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Walsall FC
53%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Walsall FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Walsall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.