Walsall v Shrewsbury result
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Walsall 1–1 Shrewsbury — this League Two match was drawn.
The result
Walsall and Shrewsbury drew 1–1 in League Two on Saturday 13 December. Walsall are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. Shrewsbury are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
The goals
Walsall led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Walsall: Daniel Kanu (3’, assisted by Evan Weir); Shrewsbury: Thomas Anderson (65’, assisted by George Lloyd).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Walsall 0.67, Shrewsbury 0.83, from 12 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — Walsall: Jamie Jellis (86’); Shrewsbury: Taylor Perry (35’), Ismeal Kabia (58’), T. McDermott (85’) and Thomas Anderson (90+4’).
What it changes
Walsall stay first after this result (20 league matches played).
Shrewsbury move down from 19th to 20th (20 league matches played).
Walsall have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Shrewsbury have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, George Lloyd (Shrewsbury) 6.0, Evan Weir (Walsall) 5.3 and Thomas Anderson (Shrewsbury) 5.1 led the match.
Next up
Walsall next host Salford City on 26 October 2026.
Shrewsbury next travel to Rotherham on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Walsall: Walsall v Salford City, Monday 26 October — the preview. Next for Shrewsbury: Rotherham v Shrewsbury, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Walsall 1–1 Shrewsbury · League Two
- Referee: Isaac Searle, England
- Head-to-head (last 4): Walsall 0 · draws 3 · Shrewsbury 1 · 1 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 4W 0D 1L · Shrewsbury 2W 2D 1L
Walsall 1–1 Shrewsbury (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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Walsall for / against | Line | Shrewsbury for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.38 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.13 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14 for · 9.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.88 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.5 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.5 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.25 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.25 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Isaac Searle, England.
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Roofe n 8 | 10.5 | 4.3 | 3.2 | — |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 15.6 | 2.9 | 0.7 | — |
| D. Cox n 4 | 86.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 | — |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 77.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| B. Comley n 8 | 56 | 2.2 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Adomah n 8 | 15.6 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| D. Kanu n 8 | 83 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| R. Finnigan n 8 | 57.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| C. Clarke n 8 | 59.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| K. Roofe n 8 | 10.5 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Kanu n 8 | 83 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| R. Finnigan n 8 | 57.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 15.6 | 0 | 0.7 |
| P. Farquharson n 8 | 43.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| E. Weir n 8 | 89.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Harper n 8 | 69.1 | 2.8 |
| R. Finnigan n 8 | 57.3 | 2.2 |
| B. Comley n 8 | 56 | 2 |
| Jamie Jellis n 8 | 49.9 | 2 |
| Favour Okeke n 8 | 50.5 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Roberts n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
Shrewsbury
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Marquis n 8 | 50.5 | 2.7 | 4.5 | — |
| L. Hoole n 8 | 68.6 | 2.3 | 0.2 | — |
| M. Benning n 8 | 66.8 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| C. Aneke n 8 | 20.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 80.6 | 2.1 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Aneke n 8 | 20.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| A. Scully n 8 | 78.1 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| Ismeal Kabia n 8 | 82.5 | 1.4 | 1 |
| M. Benning n 8 | 66.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| T. McDermott n 8 | 66 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Scully n 8 | 78.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Ismeal Kabia n 8 | 82.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 80.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| M. Benning n 8 | 66.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 50.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Hoole n 8 | 68.6 | 3.9 |
| T. Perry n 8 | 64.9 | 2.6 |
| T. McDermott n 8 | 66 | 2 |
| T. Anderson n 8 | 82 | 1.9 |
| J. Ruffels n 8 | 70.6 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| William Michael Brook n 8 | 93.8 | 2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Walsall | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% | Possession | 61% |
| 0.67 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.83 |
| 12 | Shots | 10 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 5 | Corners | 5 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 268 | Passes | 424 |
| 58% | Pass accuracy | 71% |
Walsall player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Roberts | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| P. Farquharson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Flint | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| E. Weir | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Barrett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| B. Comley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Clarke | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| V. Harper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Kanu | 83 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. Finnigan | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Matt | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Jamie Jellis sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| A. Adomah sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Richards sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Shrewsbury player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Michael Brook | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| L. Hoole | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| T. Anderson | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 7.9 |
| W. Boyle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Ismeal Kabia | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| J. Ruffels | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Clucas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Lloyd | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Scully | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Marquis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| T. Perry | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.6 |
| T. McDermott sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
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 Shrewsbury — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-05-04 Shrewsbury 0–0 Walsall
- 2018-10-02 Walsall 0–0 Shrewsbury
- 2018-03-10 Shrewsbury 2–0 Walsall
- 2017-10-07 Walsall 1–1 Shrewsbury
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Shrewsbury?
- In their last 4 meetings, Walsall won 0, Shrewsbury won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Shrewsbury?
- Recent form — Walsall 4W 0D 1L; Shrewsbury 2W 2D 1L.
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