Walsall 4-2 Tranmere
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 4-2 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 9) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Evan Weir 9', Evan Weir 45'+5, Daniel Kanu 61', Albert Adomah 90'+1. Tranmere goals: Joe Ironside 38', Billy Blacker 89'. Expected goals: 2.11-1.01. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Evan Weir (8.8).
Match report
Walsall beat Tranmere 4-2
Walsall got the better of Tranmere 4-2 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday 20 September in the League Two.
Evan Weir put Walsall ahead on 9' (1-0), Joe Ironside levelled for Tranmere on 38' (1-1), Evan Weir restored Walsall's lead on 45+5' (2-1), Daniel Kanu made it 3-1 on 61', Billy Blacker pulled one back for Tranmere on 89' (3-2) and Albert Adomah made it 4-2 on 90+1'.
Walsall had 35% of the ball, shots were 15-16 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.11-1.01. Walsall were the better side on chances, too.
Evan Weir (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 6,010. Referee: Edward Duckworth.
Match stats
| Walsall | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.11 | 1.01 |
| Total shots | 15 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 31 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 130 (57%) | 309 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Total shots | 15 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 10 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Myles Roberts, Harrison Burke, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Connor Barrett, Ryan Finnigan, Lewis Warrington, Charlie Lakin, Vincent Harper, Daniel Kanu, Aaron Pressley
Tranmere (4-4-2): Joe Murphy, Jayden Joseph, Jason Lowe, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, Charlie Whitaker, Richard Smallwood, Nohan Kenneh, Omari Patrick, Josh Davison, Joe Ironside
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Evan Weir (Walsall)
- 28' · Substitution · Jordan Turnbull for Jason Lowe (Tranmere)
- 38' · Goal · Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 40' · Yellow card · Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 45'+5 · Goal · Evan Weir (Walsall)
- 61' · Goal · Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 62' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Ryan Finnigan (Walsall)
- 62' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Lewis Warrington (Walsall)
- 69' · Substitution · Billy Blacker for Nohan Kenneh (Tranmere)
- 70' · Substitution · Taylan Harris for Josh Davison (Tranmere)
- 70' · Substitution · Cameron Norman for Patrick Brough (Tranmere)
- 78' · Substitution · Connor Jennings for Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 78' · Substitution · Priestley Farquharson for Harrison Burke (Walsall)
- 82' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 82' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 89' · Goal · Billy Blacker (Tranmere)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Albert Adomah (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, 4-2 (League Two) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Tranmere?
Sat, 20 Sept 2025, 14:00 UTC at Pallet-Track 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).