Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:3
17/01/2026 at 07:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 27
  • Referee: Drysdale D. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.761.22
Ball possession
64%36%
Total shots
118
Shots on target
24
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
310
Passes
67% (227/337)37% (69/186)
Yellow cards
12
Expected goals (xG)
0.761.22
xG on target (xGOT)
0.242.48
Total shots
118
Shots on target
24
Shots off target
62
Blocked shots
32
Shots inside the box
96
Shots outside the box
22
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
12
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
310
Touches in opposition box
2217
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
01
Free kicks
1112
Passes
67% (227/337)37% (69/186)
Long passes
40% (31/77)18% (14/80)
Passes in final third
52% (69/132)36% (28/78)
Crosses
17% (3/18)28% (5/18)
Expected assists (xA)
0.640.64
Throw ins
5131
Fouls
1211
Tackles
63% (5/8)67% (10/15)
Duels won
5756
Clearances
4039
Interceptions
53
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
11
xGOT faced
2.480.24
Goals prevented
-0.52-0.76

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 2)
  • 38', 0 - 1, Farquharson P. , Weir E. (A),
  • 43', Barrett C. 🟨,
  • 45', 0 - 2, Kanu D. , Pattison A. (A),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 65', 0 - 3, Matt J. , Flint A. (A),
  • 76', Matt J. , Loupalo-Bi A. ,
  • 76', Pattison A. , Lakin C. ,
  • 77', Bristow E. , Brough P. ,
  • 77', Jones D. , Norman C. ,
  • 77', Smallwood R. , Dennis K. ,
  • 78', Joseph J. , Ironside J. ,
  • 81', Finley S. 🟨,
  • 87', Kanu D. , Adomah A. ,
  • 87', Weir E. , Lopata K. ,
  • 90', 1 - 3, Ironside J. , Jennings C. (A),
  • 90+4', Lopata K. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Tranmere Rovers
31.9%
Draw
29.9%
Walsall
38.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
32.2% 29.1% 38.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

31.8% 28.7% 39.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Tranmere Rovers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)
  • Walsall has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Tranmere Rovers than the current prediction. (-0.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Walsall than the current prediction. (+1%)
  • Tranmere Rovers - Walsall Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.94
    (2.88)
    3.1
    (3.19)
    2.44
    (2.4)
    7.3%
    (7.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Tranmere Rovers - Walsall?
  • Users Predictions: 8 users predict this event. Tranmere will win (votes: 3 - 37.5%). Walsall will win (votes: 3 - 37.5%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 25%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Tranmere: 4%71%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Tranmere (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DC - Walsall (1.38) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • DNB - Walsall (1.72) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH 0 - Walsall (1.73) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -0.25 - Walsall (1.51) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -0.5 - Walsall (1.40) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 6 Selected Experts predict this event. Tranmere (votes: 1 - 16.7%). Walsall (votes: 5 - 83.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 17 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tranmere won 1.
    • In recent matches, Tranmere has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Walsall's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Tranmere may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
    • There will not play in Tranmere: Lowe J. (Inactive) McGee L. (Hip Injury) O'Connor L. (Inactive) Patrick O. (Inactive) Williams J. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Walsall: Roofe K. (Inactive) Williams H. (Achilles Tendon Injury)
    • There are questionable in Tranmere: Turnbull J. (Inactive)
    • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Tranmere won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 14:31. (average 0.7:1.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Tranmere won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 9:14. (average 0.9:1.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Tranmere Rovers - Walsall were as follows:
    20.09.2025 Walsall - Tranmere Rovers 4:2
    11.01.2025 Walsall - Tranmere Rovers 5:1
    24.08.2024 Tranmere Rovers - Walsall 1:0
    06.04.2024 Tranmere Rovers - Walsall 1:3
    16.12.2023 Walsall - Tranmere Rovers 1:0
    Latest results of Tranmere Rovers
    Latest results of Walsall
    14.01.2026 Northampton Town - Walsall 4:2
    11.01.2026 Norwich City - Walsall 5:1
    01.01.2026 Cambridge United - Walsall 2:0
    29.12.2025 Walsall - Oldham Athletic 1:2
    26.12.2025 Walsall - Crewe Alexandra 1:0
    English League Two Table
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    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bromley ✔ 462415771:462587
    2MK Dons ✔ 462414886:454186
    3Cambridge Utd462216866:333382
    4Salford462561561:511081
    5Notts Co462481474:522280
    6Chesterfield462116971:561579
    7Grimsby4622121274:502478
    8Barnet4621131270:531776
    9Swindon462291570:591175
    10Oldham4618141460:441668
    11Crewe4619101764:58667
    12Colchester4618121662:491366
    13Walsall4618111756:56065
    14Bristol Rovers461952256:65-962
    15Fleetwood4615161557:58-161
    16Accrington4614112147:58-1153
    17Gillingham4613141953:72-1953
    18Cheltenham4614102253:79-2652
    19Shrewsbury4613102342:69-2749
    20Newport461272748:77-2943
    21Tranmere4610112554:79-2541
    22Crawley468162244:68-2440
    23Harrogate461092739:68-2939
    24Barrow46992845:78-3336

          Promotion ~ League One
          Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
          Relegation ~ National League

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Bromley is Qualified for League One
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