League Two · Regular Season - 11
Match events
Walsall- Goal: Aaron DrinanAssist: Stephan Negru5'
- 45'Substitution: Ryan LeakOff: Elicha Ahui
HT 1-0
- 55'Goal: Taione Richard Evumena Sodje
- 59'Yellow card: L. GrantDissent
- Substitution: antwoine hackfordOff: Louis Millard61'
- Substitution: Joseph HungboOff: Matthew Virtue-Thick61'
- Substitution: Ollie ClarkeOff: Joe Snowdon62'
- 69'Substitution: Charlie CrewOff: Isaac Moore
- Substitution: Anthony MundaOff: Jaylan Pearman76'
- Yellow card: James BallFoul77'
- Substitution: James BallOff: Kaelan Majekodunmi80'
- 81'Substitution: Courtney Alphonso ClarkeOff: Lewis Simper
- 81'Substitution: Mason·HancockOff: James Furlong
- 85'Substitution: Andrew DallasOff: Taione Richard Evumena Sodje
Our verdict
Walsall or draw
Bet365 1.44
✓ This tip was correct · final score 1-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 38%Possession62%
- 1.84Expected goals (xG)1.68
- 17Total shots17
- 4Shots on target8
- 9Shots off target7
- 4Blocked shots2
- 10Shots inside the box14
- 2Corners10
- 1Offsides4
- 5Fouls9
- 1Yellow cards0
- 0Red cards0
- 7Goalkeeper saves3
- 285Passes455
- 176Accurate passes344
Line-ups
Swindon Town
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1C. RipleyG
- 6J. BallD
- 5S. NegruD
- 8O. ClarkeD
- 2M. ClarkM
- 27A. MundaM
- 25J. ThomsonM
- 34B. KirkmanM
- 29A. HackfordM
- 15J. HungboM
- 23A. DrinanF
Substitutes
- 21K. MajekodunmiD
- 7T. NicholsM
- 22J. PearmanM
- 19J. SnowdonM
- 24M. Virtue-ThickM
- 12Lewis Moore WardG
- 39L. MillardF
Coach: Ian Holloway
Walsall
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. WardG
- 25D. SkuraD
- 4J. ConnollyD
- 26R. LeakD
- 3M. HancockD
- 6S. SpranglerM
- 15Isaac MooreM
- 17Courtney ClarkeM
- 7Taione Richard Evumena SodjeM
- 11R. SmithM
- 19A. PressleyF
Substitutes
- 29J. FurlongD
- 10L. SimperM
- 31Tom WoosterG
- 8C. CrewM
- 22E. AhuiD
- 9A. DallasF
- 37A. AdomahF
Coach: Lee Grant
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.36 – 1.44Half time / full time result. 1 = Swindon Town, X = draw, 2 = Walsall.
Asian handicap applied to Swindon Town.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstSwindon Town0W 0D 0L · last 0No finished matches yet.
Walsall0W 0D 0L · last 0No finished matches yet.
League Two table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | +10 | 31 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 26 | DWDLW |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | +9 | 22 | WLWDD |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 | DLLWW |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 21 | LWWLL |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +6 | 20 | WWDLL |
| 7 | York | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 20 | LLWDD |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 20 | WLDLW |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +6 | 19 | DWDWD |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 19 | LWDLD |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +2 | 19 | WDWLD |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 19 | LWWDW |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 19 | WDWDL |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 18 | WLDDW |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 18 | LDWWL |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | WLLWD |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | -6 | 16 | LDLLL |
| 18 | Port Vale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 15 | WLDWW |
| 19 | Rochdale | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 15 | LLDLD |
| 20 | Northampton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | DWLWD |
| 21 | Oldham | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 12 | LDLWD |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 12 | LDDLL |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -7 | 12 | LLDDL |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 9 | WDLLD |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  K. TshimangaBarnet | 13 | 10 |
| 2 |  C. McCannCheltenham | 13 | 9 |
| 3 |  A. PressleyWalsall | 12 | 9 |
| 4 |  A. DrinanSwindon Town | 14 | 8 |
| 5 |  P. MullinRotherham | 14 | 8 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Swindon Town | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Match preview
Swindon Town host Walsall in the League Two (Regular Season - 11) at County Ground, Swindon, with kick-off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Walsall narrow favourites, giving Swindon Town a 35% chance of winning, 26% for the draw and 39% for Walsall. Our tip is: Walsall or draw.
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 53% chance of over 2.5 and a 57% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England League Two
- Date
- Saturday, 17 October 2026, 15:00 WAT
- Venue
- County Ground, Swindon
TodaysPrediction analysis team
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Quick answers
When is Swindon Town vs Walsall?
Swindon Town vs Walsall kicks off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Swindon Town vs Walsall in?
The match is in the England League Two.
Where are Swindon Town and Walsall in the table?
Swindon Town are 13th and Walsall are 3rd in the League Two.
Who will win Swindon Town vs Walsall?
Our prediction is Walsall or draw. Win probabilities: Swindon Town 35%, draw 26%, Walsall 39%.
Will both teams score in Swindon Town vs Walsall?
We estimate a 57% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Swindon Town vs Walsall?
We estimate a 53% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.