Match events
- Yellow card: Taione Richard Evumena SodjeTime Wasting9'
- Yellow card: Charlie CrewFoul20'
- Goal: Taione Richard Evumena SodjeAssist: Jed ward21'
- Goal: Aaron PressleyAssist: Declan Skura26'
- Yellow card: Lewis SimperFoul32'
- 40'Yellow card: Jamie RobsonFoul
HT 2-0
- 51'Substitution: Tom PettOff: Mike·Fondop-Talum
- 58'Yellow card: Matthew HudsonDissent
- Penalty goal: Aaron Pressley (pen)58'
- Red card: Elicha Ahui61'
- 62'Yellow card: Favour fawunmiHandball
- Substitution: Courtney Alphonso ClarkeOff: Ryan Leak63'
- Substitution: Charlie CrewOff: Sven Sprangler63'
- Substitution: James FurlongOff: Mason·Hancock68'
- Substitution: Aaron PressleyOff: Reece Smith68'
- 70'Substitution: Donervorn DanielsOff: Gus Scott-Morriss
- Substitution: Andrew DallasOff: Taione Richard Evumena Sodje79'
Our verdict
Walsall or Oldham
Bet365 1.30
✓ This tip was correct · final score 3-0
Win probability
Match statistics
- 56%Possession44%
- 2.21Expected goals (xG)1.73
- 22Total shots16
- 5Shots on target5
- 9Shots off target7
- 8Blocked shots4
- 13Shots inside the box11
- 8Corners1
- 0Offsides1
- 13Fouls21
- 3Yellow cards3
- 1Red cards0
- 5Goalkeeper saves2
- 377Passes316
- 295Accurate passes243
Line-ups
Walsall
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. WardG
- 22E. AhuiD
- 25D. SkuraD
- 4J. ConnollyD
- 29J. FurlongD
- 8C. CrewM
- 15Isaac MooreM
- 10L. SimperM
- 7Taione Richard Evumena SodjeM
- 17Courtney ClarkeM
- 19A. PressleyF
Substitutes
- 37A. AdomahF
- 9A. DallasF
- 3M. HancockD
- 26R. LeakD
- 11R. SmithM
- 6S. SpranglerM
- 31Tom WoosterG
Coach: Lee Grant
Oldham
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. HudsonG
- 16W. SuttonD
- 5D. DanielsD
- 6E. MontheD
- 3J. RobsonD
- 8O. NorburnM
- 7K. Appiah-ForsonM
- 15K. DrummondM
- 4T. PettM
- 17F. FawunmiM
- 10C. KavanaghF
Substitutes
- 9M. Fondop-TalumF
- 27O. HammondM
- 22Wilson WilsonG
- 24L. TempleD
- 2G. Scott-MorrissD
- 26Kai PayneM
- 30Thomas Daniel HillM
Coach: M. Mellon
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.48 – 1.23Half time / full time result. 1 = Walsall, X = draw, 2 = Oldham.
Asian handicap applied to Walsall.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstLeague 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 | 13 | 10 | |
| 2 | 13 | 9 | |
| 3 | 12 | 9 | |
| 4 | 14 | 8 | |
| 5 | 14 | 8 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Walsall | Oldham |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1 | 4 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1 | 1 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0/1 | 1/1 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/1 | 1/1 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Match preview
Walsall host Oldham in the League Two (Regular Season - 12) at Bescot Stadium, Walsall, with kick-off on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 19:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Walsall slight favourites, giving Walsall a 43% chance of winning, 26% for the draw and 31% for Oldham. Our tip is: Walsall or Oldham.
Walsall have taken 1 points from their last 1 games (0W 1D 0L). Oldham have taken 3 points from their last 1 games (1W 0D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 51% chance of over 2.5 and a 55% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England League Two
- Date
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 19:45 WAT
- Venue
- Bescot Stadium, Walsall
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Walsall vs Oldham?
Walsall vs Oldham kicks off on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 19:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Walsall vs Oldham in?
The match is in the England League Two.
Where are Walsall and Oldham in the table?
Walsall are 3rd and Oldham are 21st in the League Two.
Who will win Walsall vs Oldham?
Our prediction is Walsall or Oldham. Win probabilities: Walsall 43%, draw 26%, Oldham 31%.
Will both teams score in Walsall vs Oldham?
We estimate a 55% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Walsall vs Oldham?
We estimate a 51% 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.

