Swindon 1-1 Walsall
Updated
It finished level: Swindon 1-1 Walsall in the League Two (Round 11) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Aaron Drinan 5'. Walsall goals: Tai Sodje 55'. Expected goals: 1.82-1.69. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Stephan Negru (8.3).
Match report
Swindon 1-1 Walsall: match report
It finished 1-1 between Swindon and Walsall in the League Two on Saturday 17 October.
Aaron Drinan put Swindon ahead on 5' (1-0) and Tai Sodje levelled for Walsall on 55' (1-1).
Swindon had 38% of the ball, shots were 17-18 (5-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.82-1.69.
Stephan Negru (Swindon Town) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
The result leaves Swindon 18th on 12 points, with Walsall 5th on 16.
Attendance: 7,197. Referee: Alex Chilowicz.
Match stats
| Swindon | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.82 | 1.69 |
| Total shots | 17 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 46 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 179 (62%) | 345 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 10 |
| Total shots | 17 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 14 |
Lineups
Swindon (3-4-1-2): Connor Ripley, James Ball, Stephan Negru, Ollie Clarke, Mitchell Clark, Jack Thomson, Anthony Munda, Billy Kirkman, Joseph Hungbo, Antwoine Hackford, Aaron Drinan
Walsall (4-2-3-1): Jed Ward, Declan Skura, James Connolly, Ryan Leak, Mason Hancock, Sven Sprangler, Isaac Moore, Courtney Clarke, Tai Sodje, Reece Smith, Aaron Pressley
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 46' · Substitution · Elicha Ahui for Ryan Leak (Walsall)
- 55' · Goal · Tai Sodje (Walsall)
- 59' · Yellow card · Lee Grant (Walsall)
- 61' · Substitution · Louis Millard for Antwoine Hackford (Swindon)
- 61' · Substitution · Matthew Virtue for Joseph Hungbo (Swindon)
- 62' · Substitution · Joe Snowdon for Ollie Clarke (Swindon)
- 69' · Substitution · Charlie Crew for Isaac Moore (Walsall)
- 76' · Substitution · Jaylan Pearman for Anthony Munda (Swindon)
- 77' · Yellow card · James Ball (Swindon)
- 80' · Substitution · Kaelan Majekodunmi for James Ball (Swindon)
- 81' · Substitution · Lewis Simper for Courtney Clarke (Walsall)
- 81' · Substitution · James Furlong for Mason Hancock (Walsall)
- 85' · Substitution · Andrew Dallas for Tai Sodje (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
41 league meetings since 1995: Swindon 13, draws 14, Walsall 14.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Walsall?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League Two) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Swindon vs Walsall?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Walsall?
In 41 league meetings since 1995: Swindon 13 wins, 14 draws, Walsall 14 wins (goals 54-53).