Walsall 1-6 Stevenage
Updated
Stevenage won: Walsall 1-6 Stevenage in the England, EFL Trophy (Round 1) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Lewis Simper 17'. Stevenage goals: Michael Mellon 11', Wanya Marçal 29', Jordan Houghton 32', Michael Mellon 42', Michael Mellon 58', Ben Broggio 63'. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Michael Mellon (9.7).
Match report
Stevenage rout Walsall 6-1
Stevenage thrashed Walsall 6-1 away from home at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Tuesday 22 September in the England, EFL Trophy.
Michael Mellon put Stevenage ahead on 11' (0-1), Lewis Simper levelled for Walsall on 17' (1-1), Wanya Marçal restored Stevenage's lead on 29' (1-2), Jordan Houghton made it 1-3 on 32', Michael Mellon made it 1-4 on 42', added another on 58' (1-5) and Ben Broggio made it 1-6 on 63'.
Walsall had 41% of the ball, shots were 7-22 (1-11 on target).
Michael Mellon (Stevenage) was player of the match with a 9.7 rating.
Attendance: 1,205. Referee: Robert Massey-Ellis.
Match stats
| Walsall | Stevenage | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Total shots | 7 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 11 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 39 |
| Big chances | 1 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 323 (82%) | 494 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total shots | 7 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 11 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 21 |
| Shots outside box | 3 | 1 |
Lineups
Walsall (4-2-3-1): Tom Wooster, Roman Dixon, Harrison Burke, Ryan Leak, James Furlong, Charlie Crew, Archie Bunn, Albert Adomah, Will Etheridge, Lewis Simper, Andrew Dallas
Stevenage (4-4-2): Daniel Barden, Luther Wildin, Kaelan Casey, Carl Piergianni, Saxon Earley, Wanya Marçal, Matthew Smith, Jordan Houghton, Phoenix Patterson, Michael Mellon, Ben Broggio
Key events
- 11' · Goal · Michael Mellon (Stevenage)
- 17' · Goal · Lewis Simper (Walsall)
- 29' · Goal · Wanya Marçal (Stevenage)
- 32' · Goal · Jordan Houghton (Stevenage)
- 42' · Goal · Michael Mellon (Stevenage)
- 58' · Goal · Michael Mellon (Stevenage)
- 63' · Goal · Ben Broggio (Stevenage)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2011: Walsall 3, draws 6, Stevenage 4.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Stevenage?
Stevenage won, 1-6 (England, EFL Trophy) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026.
When and where is Walsall vs Stevenage?
Tue, 22 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, England, EFL Trophy.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Stevenage?
In 13 league meetings since 2011: Walsall 3 wins, 6 draws, Stevenage 4 wins (goals 13-17).