Walsall 1-2 Oldham
Updated
Oldham won: Walsall 1-2 Oldham in the League Two (Round 23) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Daniel Kanu 50'. Oldham goals: Joe Garner 15', Kian Harratt 90'+6. Expected goals: 0.93-1.67. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Ryan Woods (8.8).
Match report
Oldham beat Walsall 2-1
Oldham edged Walsall 2-1 away from home at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Monday 29 December in the League Two.
Joe Garner put Oldham ahead on 15' (0-1), Daniel Kanu levelled for Walsall on 50' (1-1) and Kian Harratt restored Oldham's lead on 90+6' (1-2).
Kian Harratt's 90+6' strike proved decisive.
Walsall had 53% of the ball, shots were 11-18 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.93-1.67.
Ryan Woods (Oldham Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 6,704. Referee: Oliver Mackey.
Match stats
| Walsall | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.93 | 1.67 |
| Total shots | 11 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 21 |
| Big chances | 0 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 208 (69%) | 158 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total shots | 11 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Myles Roberts, Evan Weir, Aden Flint, Priestley Farquharson, Vincent Harper, Courtney Clarke, Brandon Comley, Ryan Finnigan, Connor Barrett, Daniel Kanu, Jamille Matt
Oldham (5-3-2): Mathew Hudson, Emmanuel Monthe, Donervon Daniels, Reagan Ogle, Jamie Robson, Jake Caprice, Kai Payne, Ryan Woods, Tom Pett, Joe Garner, Kane Drummond
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Joe Garner (Oldham)
- 36' · Substitution · Rico Browne for Priestley Farquharson (Walsall)
- 38' · Yellow card · Aden Flint (Walsall)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Joe Garner (Oldham)
- 50' · Goal · Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 56' · Yellow card · Kai Payne (Oldham)
- 58' · Substitution · Joe Quigley for Joe Garner (Oldham)
- 65' · Substitution · Aaron Pressley for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 76' · Substitution · Jid Okeke for Connor Barrett (Walsall)
- 77' · Substitution · Charlie Lakin for Ryan Finnigan (Walsall)
- 77' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 84' · Substitution · Kian Harratt for Kane Drummond (Oldham)
- 87' · Yellow card · Courtney Clarke (Walsall)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Kian Harratt (Oldham)
All-time head-to-head
40 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 16, draws 10, Oldham 14.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Oldham?
Oldham won, 1-2 (League Two) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Oldham?
Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Oldham?
In 40 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 16 wins, 10 draws, Oldham 14 wins (goals 52-44).