Walsall 5-1 Tranmere
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 5-1 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 26) on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Jamille Matt 15', Ryan Stirk 22', Jamille Matt 49', Jamie Jellis 72', Nathan Lowe 80'. Tranmere goals: Connor Jennings 44'. Sent off: Sam Finley (38'). Expected goals: 2.86-0.79. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Jamille Matt (9.2).
Match report
Walsall rout Tranmere 5-1
Walsall ran riot against Tranmere 5-1 at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Saturday 11 January in the League Two.
Jamille Matt put Walsall ahead on 15' (1-0), Ryan Stirk made it 2-0 on 22', Connor Jennings pulled one back for Tranmere on 44' (2-1), Jamille Matt made it 3-1 on 49', Jamie Jellis made it 4-1 on 72' and Nathan Lowe made it 5-1 on 80'.
Sam Finley (Tranmere) was sent off on 38'.
Walsall had 45% of the ball, shots were 21-11 (10-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.86-0.79. Walsall were the better side on chances, too.
Jamille Matt (Walsall) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,614. Referee: Jeremy Simpson.
Match stats
| Walsall | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.86 | 0.79 |
| Total shots | 21 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 30 |
| Big chances | 6 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 246 (75%) | 304 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 21 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 8 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, Oisin McEntee, Ryan Stirk, Jamie Jellis, Liam Gordon, Jamille Matt, Nathan Lowe
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Luke McGee, Lee O'Connor, Tom Davies, Jordan Turnbull, Cameron Norman, Zak Bradshaw, Sam Finley, Kieron Morris, Connor Jennings, Kristian Dennis, Harvey Saunders
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 22' · Goal · Ryan Stirk (Walsall)
- 22' · Yellow card · Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere)
- 23' · Yellow card · Tom Davies (Tranmere)
- 29' · Yellow card · Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 29' · Yellow card · Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
- 29' · Yellow card · Oisin McEntee (Walsall)
- 38' · Red card · Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 44' · Goal · Connor Jennings (Tranmere)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 49' · Goal · Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 68' · Substitution · Charlie Lakin for Oisin McEntee (Walsall)
- 69' · Substitution · Saidou Khan for Lee O'Connor (Tranmere)
- 69' · Substitution · Omari Patrick for Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
- 69' · Substitution · Josh Davison for Harvey Saunders (Tranmere)
- 72' · Goal · Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 75' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 80' · Goal · Nathan Lowe (Walsall)
- 85' · Substitution · Danny Johnson for Nathan Lowe (Walsall)
- 85' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Ryan Stirk (Walsall)
- 85' · Substitution · Connor Wood for Zak Bradshaw (Tranmere)
- 86' · Substitution · Sol Solomon for Kieron Morris (Tranmere)
- 86' · Substitution · Donervon Daniels for Harry Williams (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 1999: Walsall 14, draws 8, Tranmere 11.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Tranmere?
Walsall won, 5-1 (League Two) on Sat, 11 Jan 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Tranmere?
Sat, 11 Jan 2025, 12:30 UTC at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Tranmere?
In 33 league meetings since 1999: Walsall 14 wins, 8 draws, Tranmere 11 wins (goals 47-38).