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Walsall

League Two - 2024/2025

Walsall Playing Style Analysis

Walsall employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the League Two, earning an overall performance rating of 68.8/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 46 matches in the 2024/2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Walsall's primary strengths lie in open play attacking (84.6% percentile), set piece threat (92.2% percentile), defensive solidity (95.7% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the League Two for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in possession play (14.8% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Walsall's tactical development.

Walsall 2024/2025 Season Performance

In the 2024/2025 League Two season, Walsall has been analyzed across 46 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.67 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the League Two.

With an average 44.5% ball possession, Walsall demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 68.8/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Open Play Attacking (84.6%)
  • Set Piece Threat (92.2%)
  • Defensive Solidity (95.7%)
Areas for Improvement:
  • Possession Play (14.8%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 46
Avg xG per Game 1.67
Avg Possession 44.5%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.42
Avg Possession 47.8%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.67 vs 1.23
100%
+36.5%
Non-Penalty xG
1.60 vs 1.15
100%
+39.6%
Expected Goals on Target
1.50 vs 1.15
96%
+30.3%
Goals per Game
1.7 vs 1.3
100%
+29.2%
Total Shots
13.6 vs 11.5
91%
+18.1%
Shots on Target
4.3 vs 3.8
83%
+13.5%
Shots Inside Box
8.7 vs 7.0
96%
+23.1%
Big Chances Created
2.6 vs 2.1
83%
+27.4%
Big Chances Missed
1.4 vs 1.3
65%
+8.3%
Assists
1.2 vs 1.0
87%
+23.4%
Key Passes
8.5 vs 7.9
65%
+7.7%
Possession %
44.5 vs 50.2
9%
-11.5%
Total Passes
300 vs 363
13%
-17.2%
Successful Passes
195 vs 259
22%
-24.5%
Pass Accuracy %
64.1 vs 69.0
22%
-7.0%
Long Passes
57.3 vs 56.1
52%
+2.2%
Successful Long Passes
24.8 vs 25.2
48%
-1.8%
Total Attacks
95.4 vs 96.9
39%
-1.5%
Dangerous Attacks
52.2 vs 45.9
78%
+13.8%
Corners
6.1 vs 4.8
100%
+28.3%
Total Crosses
22.4 vs 19.1
100%
+17.1%
Accurate Crosses
5.0 vs 4.4
83%
+14.4%
Successful Dribbles
5.7 vs 6.3
26%
-9.2%
Tackles
15.5 vs 16.5
22%
-6.1%
Interceptions
7.4 vs 7.9
39%
-6.4%
Duels Won
55.5 vs 61.5
13%
-9.7%
Fouls Committed
11.8 vs 11.6
61%
+1.4%
Offsides
1.8 vs 1.8
44%
-1.3%
Expected Goals Against
0.98 vs 1.26
4%
-21.9%
Expected Goal Difference
0.88 vs -0.03
100%
-3103.9%
Shooting Performance
-0.17 vs -0.07
26%
+138.6%
Expected Goals Prevented
-0.07 vs 0.04
22%
-258.2%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.42 vs 1.23
L10
+16.0%
Non-Penalty xG
1.34 vs 1.15
L10
+16.8%
Expected Goals on Target
1.08 vs 1.15
L10
-6.2%
Goals per Game
1.2 vs 1.3
L10
-7.4%
Total Shots
13.3 vs 11.5
L10
+15.6%
Shots on Target
3.6 vs 3.8
L10
-5.6%
Shots Inside Box
9.1 vs 7.0
L10
+29.5%
Big Chances Created
2.0 vs 2.1
L10
-2.8%
Big Chances Missed
1.4 vs 1.3
L10
+6.1%
Assists
1.0 vs 1.0
L10
-1.3%
Key Passes
8.5 vs 7.9
L10
+8.2%
Possession %
47.8 vs 50.2
L10
-4.9%
Total Passes
323 vs 363
L10
-10.8%
Successful Passes
212 vs 259
L10
-17.8%
Pass Accuracy %
64.4 vs 69.0
L10
-6.6%
Long Passes
79.9 vs 56.1
L10
+42.4%
Successful Long Passes
27.0 vs 25.2
L10
+7.1%
Total Attacks
97.6 vs 96.9
L10
+0.7%
Dangerous Attacks
57.7 vs 45.9
L10
+25.7%
Corners
5.1 vs 4.8
L10
+7.1%
Total Crosses
22.4 vs 19.1
L10
+17.2%
Accurate Crosses
5.8 vs 4.4
L10
+33.2%
Successful Dribbles
5.3 vs 6.3
L10
-15.2%
Tackles
13.1 vs 16.5
L10
-20.4%
Interceptions
3.6 vs 7.9
L10
-54.3%
Duels Won
55.9 vs 61.5
L10
-9.0%
Fouls Committed
11.4 vs 11.6
L10
-1.8%
Offsides
1.7 vs 1.8
L10
-6.0%
Expected Goals Against
1.25 vs 1.26
L10
-0.6%
Expected Goal Difference
1.31 vs -0.03
L10
-4587.9%
Shooting Performance
-0.34 vs -0.07
L10
+369.8%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.60 vs 0.04
L10
+1263.3%

Next Fixture

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Last 5 Results

03 May 2025
Crewe Alexandra 0 - 1 Walsall
26 Apr 2025
Walsall 0 - 1 Accrington Stanley
21 Apr 2025
Newport County 0 - 0 Walsall
18 Apr 2025
Walsall 2 - 2 Harrogate Town
12 Apr 2025
Barrow 2 - 0 Walsall

Walsall Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walsall's playing style?

Walsall employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the League Two, with a performance rating of 68.8/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Walsall's squad?

Walsall's current squad consists of 31 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 League Two season.

What are Walsall's recent results?

Walsall's most recent match was Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Walsall on May 03, 2025.

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