Walsall v Accrington ST result
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Walsall 0–1 Accrington ST — Accrington ST won this League Two match.
The result
Accrington ST won 1–0 at Poundland Bescot Stadium in League Two on Saturday 26 April. Walsall are winless in their last 13 matches in all competitions. Accrington ST are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
The goals
Accrington ST led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Accrington ST: Benjamin Woods (33’). Connor Barrett (78’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Walsall 0.00, Accrington ST 0.00, from 13 shots to 8 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
A. Chilowicz showed six yellow cards and one red — against 3.1 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Walsall: Albert Adomah (59’) and Jamie Jellis (90+5’); Accrington ST: J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh (-5’), Tyler Walton (76’), Liam Coyle (82’) and Josh Woods (90+2’).
What it changes
Walsall have scored 79 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 49 games, ranked per game). Walsall have conceded 56 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Accrington ST have scored 53 goals, the 11th-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Accrington ST have conceded 69 goals, the fifth-most of the 24 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, David Okagbue (Walsall) 6.6, Benjamin Woods (Accrington ST) 6.4 and Donald Love (Accrington ST) 5.7 led the match.
Next up
Walsall next host Barnet on 14 November 2026.
Accrington ST next travel to Port Vale on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Walsall: Walsall v Barnet, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Accrington ST: Port Vale v Accrington ST, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Walsall 0–1 Accrington ST · League Two
- Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium · Walsall, West Midlands
- Referee: A. Chilowicz
- Head-to-head (last 5): Walsall 1 · draws 1 · Accrington ST 3 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 0W 3D 2L · Accrington ST 1W 2D 2L
Walsall 0–1 Accrington ST (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 April 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Walsall for / against | Line | Accrington ST for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.86 for · 4.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3 for · 6.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.57 for · 12 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.17 for · 11 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.43 for · 4.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.33 for · 3.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.86 for · 9 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.33 for · 9.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.14 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.17 for · 2.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: A. Chilowicz — 3.13 yellow cards a game, 0.13 red cards, 21.88 fouls over 8 matches.
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Walsall
Walsall Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Gordon n 8 | 87 | 0.9 | 1.2 | D. Love |
| T. Allen n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 1 | — |
| R. Stirk n 8 | 86.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | — |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 71.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | — |
| Jamie Jellis n 8 | 80.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Gordon n 8 | 87 | 1.7 |
| T. Allen n 8 | 90 | 1.1 |
| R. Stirk n 8 | 86.8 | 2.1 |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 71.8 | 1.4 |
| Jamie Jellis n 8 | 80.1 | 0.7 |
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Walsall Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Gordon n 8 | 87 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| T. Allen n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| R. Stirk n 8 | 86.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 71.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Jamie Jellis n 8 | 80.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Gordon n 8 | 87 | 0.1 | 0 |
| T. Allen n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Stirk n 8 | 86.8 | 0 | 0.3 |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 71.8 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Jamie Jellis n 8 | 80.1 | 0 | 0 |
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Accrington ST
Accrington ST Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Love n 8 | 89.3 | 1.6 | 1 | L. Gordon |
| F. Rawson n 8 | 87.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | — |
| T. Walton n 8 | 78.6 | 2.1 | 1 | — |
| W. Francis Crellin n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| S. Whalley n 8 | 75.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Love n 8 | 89.3 | 2.1 |
| F. Rawson n 8 | 87.6 | 0.6 |
| T. Walton n 8 | 78.6 | 1.1 |
| W. Francis Crellin n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| S. Whalley n 8 | 75.3 | 0.6 |
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Accrington ST Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Love n 8 | 89.3 | 0.1 | 0 |
| F. Rawson n 8 | 87.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
| T. Walton n 8 | 78.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| W. Francis Crellin n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Whalley n 8 | 75.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Love n 8 | 89.3 | 0 | 0.1 |
| F. Rawson n 8 | 87.6 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Walton n 8 | 78.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| W. Francis Crellin n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Whalley n 8 | 75.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Walsall | Accrington ST | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Possession | 46% |
| 13 | Shots | 8 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 6 | Corners | 5 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 381 | Passes | 337 |
| 71% | Pass accuracy | 66% |
Walsall Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Simkin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Okagbue | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8.2 |
| H. Williams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. Allen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| N. Asiimwe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Adomah | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.6 |
| O. McEntee | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Chang | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Gordon | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| G. Hall | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Matt | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jamie Jellis sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7.3 |
| L. Amantchi sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| R. Stirk sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| E. Harrison sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Barrett sub | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R | 4.9 |
Accrington ST Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Kelly | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Sonny Aljofree | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| Devon Matthews | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| D. Love | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Coyle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| C. Grant | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Woods | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Woods | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 7 |
| S. Whalley | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Walton | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.3 |
| Benn David Ward | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Quirk sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | – |
| K. Mooney sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Walsall v Accrington ST — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-10-26 Accrington ST 0–0 Walsall
- 2024-02-27 Walsall 2–1 Accrington ST
- 2023-12-23 Accrington ST 2–1 Walsall
- 2019-04-13 Accrington ST 2–1 Walsall
- 2018-09-29 Walsall 0–1 Accrington ST
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Accrington ST?
- In their last 5 meetings, Walsall won 1, Accrington ST won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Accrington ST?
- Recent form — Walsall 0W 3D 2L; Accrington ST 1W 2D 2L.
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