Walsall 3-0 Oldham
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 3-0 Oldham in the League Two (Round 12) on Tue, 20 Oct 2026 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Tai Sodje 21', Aaron Pressley 26', Aaron Pressley 58' (pen). Sent off: Elicha Ahui (61'). Expected goals: 2.53-1.52. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Aaron Pressley (9).
Match report
Walsall rout Oldham 3-0
Walsall ran riot against Oldham 3-0 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Tuesday 20 October in the League Two.
Tai Sodje put Walsall ahead on 21' (1-0), Aaron Pressley made it 2-0 on 26' and added another from the penalty spot on 58' (3-0).
Elicha Ahui (Walsall) was sent off on 61'.
Walsall had 55% of the ball, shots were 23-15 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.53-1.52. Walsall were the better side on chances, too.
Aaron Pressley (Walsall) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
The result leaves Walsall 4th on 19 points, with Oldham 21st on 11.
Attendance: 5,147. Referee: Alan Dale.
Match stats
| Walsall | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.53 | 1.52 |
| Total shots | 23 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 21 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 295 (78%) | 246 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total shots | 23 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 9 |
Lineups
Walsall (4-2-3-1): Jed Ward, Elicha Ahui, Declan Skura, James Connolly, James Furlong, Charlie Crew, Isaac Moore, Lewis Simper, Tai Sodje, Courtney Clarke, Aaron Pressley
Oldham (4-2-3-1): Mathew Hudson, Will Sutton, Donervon Daniels, Manny Monthé, Jamie Robson, Oliver Norburn, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Favour Fawunmi, Tom Pett, Kane Drummond, Calum Kavanagh
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Tai Sodje (Walsall)
- 20' · Yellow card · Charlie Crew (Walsall)
- 21' · Goal · Tai Sodje (Walsall)
- 26' · Goal · Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 32' · Yellow card · Lewis Simper (Walsall)
- 40' · Yellow card · Jamie Robson (Oldham)
- 51' · Substitution · Mike Fondop-Talum for Tom Pett (Oldham)
- 58' · Goal · Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 58' · Yellow card · Mathew Hudson (Oldham)
- 61' · Red card · Elicha Ahui (Walsall)
- 62' · Yellow card · Favour Fawunmi (Oldham)
- 63' · Substitution · Ryan Leak for Courtney Clarke (Walsall)
- 63' · Substitution · Sven Sprangler for Charlie Crew (Walsall)
- 68' · Substitution · Mason Hancock for James Furlong (Walsall)
- 68' · Substitution · Reece Smith for Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 70' · Substitution · Gus Scott-Morriss for Donervon Daniels (Oldham)
- 79' · Substitution · Andrew Dallas for Tai Sodje (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 15, draws 10, Oldham 14.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Oldham?
Walsall won, 3-0 (League Two) on Tue, 20 Oct 2026.
When and where is Walsall vs Oldham?
Tue, 20 Oct 2026, 18:45 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Oldham?
In 39 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 15 wins, 10 draws, Oldham 14 wins (goals 49-44).