Walsall 1-0 Salford City
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 1-0 Salford City in the League Two (Round 5) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Harrison Burke 32'. Expected goals: 2.59-0.36. Possession: 30-70. Player of the match: Harrison Burke (8.5).
Match report
Walsall beat Salford City 1-0
Walsall squeezed past Salford City 1-0 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday 23 August in the League Two.
Harrison Burke put Walsall ahead on 32' (1-0).
Walsall had 30% of the ball, shots were 18-6 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.59-0.36. Walsall were the better side on chances, too.
Harrison Burke (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 5,490. Referee: James Oldham.
Match stats
| Walsall | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 30 | 70 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.59 | 0.36 |
| Total shots | 18 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 32 |
| Big chances | 7 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 126 (65%) | 378 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 18 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 2 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-1-4-2): Myles Roberts, Harrison Burke, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Lewis Warrington, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Charlie Lakin, Vincent Harper, Albert Adomah, Aaron Pressley
Salford City (3-5-2): Matthew Young, Oliver Turton, Adebola Oluwo, Luke Garbutt, Rosaire Longelo, Jorge Grant, Benjamin Woodburn, Josh Austerfield, Kadeem Harris, Kallum Cesay, Cole Stockton
Key events
- 32' · Goal · Harrison Burke (Walsall)
- 37' · Yellow card · Vincent Harper (Walsall)
- 58' · Substitution · Daniel Kanu for Albert Adomah (Walsall)
- 58' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Lewis Warrington (Walsall)
- 58' · Substitution · Ryan Finnigan for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 58' · Substitution · Matt Butcher for Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 70' · Substitution · Jay Bird for Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City)
- 87' · Substitution · Thomas Edwards for Adebola Oluwo (Salford City)
- 87' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Connor Barrett (Walsall)
- 87' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 89' · Yellow card · Karl Robinson (Salford City)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Rosaire Longelo (Salford City)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Brandon Comley (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2019: Walsall 6, draws 1, Salford City 8.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Salford City?
Walsall won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Salford City?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 11:30 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Salford City?
In 15 league meetings since 2019: Walsall 6 wins, 1 draws, Salford City 8 wins (goals 18-24).