Match events
- 45'Goal: Macaulay LangstaffAssist: Luke Molyneux
HT 0-1
- 54'Goal: Jorge GrantAssist: Brendan Sarpeng-Wiredu
- Goal: Aaron PressleyAssist: Taione Richard Evumena Sodje58'
- Substitution: Courtney Alphonso ClarkeOff: Lewis Simper58'
- Substitution: Sven SpranglerOff: Charlie Crew58'
- 60'Substitution: Jorge GrantOff: Nathan Asiimwe
- 60'Substitution: Kelly N'MaiOff: Kallum Cesay
- Goal: Lewis SimperAssist: Mason·Hancock66'
- 67'Goal: Kallum CesayAssist: Macaulay Langstaff
- Yellow card: Isaac MooreFoul70'
- Substitution: Andrew DallasOff: Taione Richard Evumena Sodje71'
- Substitution: Ryan LeakOff: James Furlong71'
- 73'Substitution: Brendan Sarpeng-WireduOff: adebola oluwo
- 73'Substitution: Abraham OdohOff: Matt·Butcher
- 82'Goal: adebola oluwoAssist: Luke Molyneux
- 89'Substitution: Macaulay LangstaffOff: Daniel Udoh
Our verdict
Salford City or draw
Bet365 1.33
✓ This tip was correct · final score 2-4
Win probability
Match statistics
- 53%Possession47%
- 1.76Expected goals (xG)2.37
- 8Total shots21
- 4Shots on target8
- 3Shots off target8
- 1Blocked shots5
- 7Shots inside the box12
- 5Corners6
- 2Offsides1
- 14Fouls8
- 1Yellow cards0
- 0Red cards0
- 4Goalkeeper saves2
- 428Passes374
- 333Accurate passes290
Line-ups
Walsall
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. WardG
- 25D. SkuraD
- 4J. ConnollyD
- 26R. LeakD
- 3M. HancockD
- 15Isaac MooreM
- 6S. SpranglerM
- 17Courtney ClarkeM
- 7Taione Richard Evumena SodjeM
- 11R. SmithM
- 19A. PressleyF
Substitutes
- 37A. AdomahF
- 5H. BurkeD
- 8C. CrewM
- 9A. DallasF
- 29J. FurlongD
- 10L. SimperM
- 31Tom WoosterG
Coach: Lee Grant
Salford City
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1W. NorrisG
- 4W. AimsonD
- 17D. ScarrD
- 24T. AllenD
- 43L. MolyneuxM
- 16E. BondsM
- 44B. Sarpong-WireduM
- 14A. OdohM
- 8J. GrantM
- 10K. N’MaiM
- 9M. LangstaffF
Substitutes
- 26L. BurgeG
- 18M. ButcherM
- 21K. CesayM
- 29L. GarbuttD
- 22A. OluwoD
- 23D. UdohF
- 2N. AsiimweD
Coach: P. Cklamovski
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.28 – 1.48Half time / full time result. 1 = Walsall, X = draw, 2 = Salford City.
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 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | +9 | 28 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Barnet | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 | WDLWW |
| 3 | Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | WWLLL |
| 4 | Crewe | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 21 | LLWWW |
| 5 | York | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +6 | 20 | LWDDD |
| 6 | Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | +7 | 19 | LWDDD |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 19 | LWDLD |
| 8 | Exeter City | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 19 | WWDWW |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | +6 | 18 | WDWDW |
| 10 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 18 | WLDDW |
| 11 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 18 | DWWLW |
| 12 | Grimsby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 17 | WDLLL |
| 13 | Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | LDLWD |
| 14 | Tranmere | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | DWLDL |
| 15 | Swindon Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 16 | DWDLL |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -4 | 16 | DLLLL |
| 17 | Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 15 | LDLDW |
| 18 | Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 14 | LLWDL |
| 19 | Northampton | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | WLWDL |
| 20 | Oldham | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 | DLWDL |
| 21 | Colchester | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -5 | 12 | LDDLD |
| 22 | Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -6 | 12 | DDLLL |
| 23 | Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 12 | LDWWL |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 6 | DLLDL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 10 | |
| 2 | 13 | 8 | |
| 3 | 12 | 8 | |
| 4 | 11 | 8 | |
| 5 | 13 | 8 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Walsall | Salford City |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 1 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 2 | 2 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0.5 | 1 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 1 | 2 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 2 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/2 | 2/2 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/2 | 2/2 |
Match preview
Walsall host Salford City in the League Two (Regular Season - 13) at Bescot Stadium, Walsall, with kick-off on Monday, 26 October 2026 at 21:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Salford City slight favourites, giving Walsall a 32% chance of winning, 27% for the draw and 41% for Salford City. Our tip is: Salford City or draw.
Walsall have taken 4 points from their last 2 games (1W 1D 0L). Salford City have taken 6 points from their last 2 games (2W 0D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 52% chance of over 2.5 and a 56% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England League Two
- Date
- Monday, 26 October 2026, 21:00 WAT
- Venue
- Bescot Stadium, Walsall
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Walsall vs Salford City?
Walsall vs Salford City kicks off on Monday, 26 October 2026 at 21:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Walsall vs Salford City in?
The match is in the England League Two.
Where are Walsall and Salford City in the table?
Walsall are 6th and Salford City are 1st in the League Two.
Who will win Walsall vs Salford City?
Our prediction is Salford City or draw. Win probabilities: Walsall 32%, draw 27%, Salford City 41%.
Will both teams score in Walsall vs Salford City?
We estimate a 56% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Walsall vs Salford City?
We estimate a 52% 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.

