Walsall v Salford City prediction
Team pages: Walsall · Salford City · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Walsall v Salford City, League Two on Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Walsall host Salford City in League Two on Monday 26 October (kick-off 20:00 UK).
The key numbers
Walsall are unbeaten in their last 11 matches.
Salford City are unbeaten in their last seven matches. Salford City have scored in seven consecutive matches.
Form and the table
Six of Walsall’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Walsall’s last 15 results (40%). At home, Walsall have two wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches — 1.29 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 1.14. Walsall have scored 12 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Walsall have conceded six goals, the fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Seven of Salford City’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Salford City’s last 15 results (47%). Away from home, Salford City have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.50. Salford City have scored 15 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Salford City have conceded 10 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Walsall (sixth) and Salford City (first) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Salford City the stronger side, 138 rating points above Walsall (Salford City 1622, Walsall 1484, after at least 324 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 10 March 2026, finished Salford City 1–0 Walsall.
Team news
Predicted Walsall XI (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, M. Hancock, J. Connolly, D. Skura, E. Ahui, R. Smith, S. Sprangler, I. Moore, L. Simper, C. Clarke, A. Pressley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Reece Smith (4.6 per match over 11 appearances, two goals and three assists) and Jed Ward (4.5 per match over 11 appearances) have been Walsall’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Walsall (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Reece Smith averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 862 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jed Ward averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 995 minutes, with two or more saves in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Salford City XI (3-5-2): W. Norris, T. Allen, W. Aimson, A. Oluwo, B. Sarpong-Wiredu, J. Powell, E. Bonds, K. Cesay, J. Grant, M. Langstaff, R. Graydon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joe Powell (5.0 per match over nine appearances, three goals and two assists) and Kelly N’Mai (4.2 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Salford City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Salford City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joe Powell averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 736 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine appearances. Kelly N’Mai averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 564 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Bescot Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Walsall 4 · draws 1 · Salford City 1 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 1W 4D 0L · Salford City 4W 1D 0L
TACTIX runs Walsall v Salford City (League Two) through its calibrated model across every major market, and publishes its market-by-market record openly (updated 13 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Walsall for / against | Line | Salford City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.75 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.88 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.13 for · 16.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.88 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.25 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.25 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.75 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler n 8 | 72.8 | 2.8 | 0 | — |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 48.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | — |
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 73.9 | 2.7 | 2.1 | — |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 27.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Clarke n 8 | 53.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 48.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 50.8 | 2 | 0.9 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 82.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 43.3 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Smith n 8 | 84.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 43.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 0 | 0.6 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 82.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| E. Ahui n 8 | 71 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Crew n 8 | 43 | 2.9 |
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 73.9 | 2.4 |
| J. Furlong n 8 | 39.4 | 2.3 |
| S. Sprangler n 8 | 72.8 | 2.2 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 50.8 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Ward n 8 | 90 | 4.1 |
Salford City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Woodburn n 8 | 35.8 | 4.1 | 1.6 | — |
| E. Bonds n 8 | 70.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | — |
| B. Sarpong-Wiredu n 8 | 74.3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | — |
| K. N’Mai n 8 | 51.4 | 1.8 | 3.1 | — |
| M. Butcher n 8 | 61.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. N’Mai n 8 | 51.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| J. Grant n 8 | 36.9 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| M. Langstaff n 8 | 87.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| R. Graydon n 8 | 59 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| J. Powell n 8 | 79.5 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Powell n 8 | 79.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| K. N’Mai n 8 | 51.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. Grant n 8 | 36.9 | 0.6 | 0 |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 85.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| K. Cesay n 8 | 61.4 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Woodburn n 8 | 35.8 | 3.1 |
| N. Asiimwe n 8 | 32.1 | 2.8 |
| B. Sarpong-Wiredu n 8 | 74.3 | 2.6 |
| K. N’Mai n 8 | 51.4 | 2.4 |
| E. Bonds n 8 | 70.3 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| W. Norris n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Walsall v Salford City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-10 Salford City 1–0 Walsall
- 2025-08-23 Walsall 1–0 Salford City
- 2025-02-01 Walsall 2–2 Salford City
- 2024-09-21 Salford City 0–2 Walsall
- 2024-04-01 Walsall 2–1 Salford City
- 2023-09-09 Salford City 1–2 Walsall
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Salford City?
- In their last 6 meetings, Walsall won 4, Salford City won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Salford City?
- Recent form — Walsall 1W 4D 0L; Salford City 4W 1D 0L.
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