Match Report
The table gap was wide: 17 points between Cambridge United (3rd, 82 pts) and Walsall (13th, 65 pts). Walsall's recent output lagged their position: 20th on form over five rounds while 13th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.22/1.22 for Walsall and 1.43/0.72 for Cambridge United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
7 matches unbeaten backed Cambridge United's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The sides have met 5 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Walsall, 0 draws and 4 for Cambridge United, at 2 goals per meeting. 80% of these meetings ended in a home win. The fixture trends low-scoring: over two goals in just 20% of the meetings.
The match was played at Poundland Bescot Stadium (capacity 11,300). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 0-0 the final score.
Key stats
Possession: Walsall 42% · Cambridge United 58% · Total shots: 10-7 · On target: 1-0 · Corners: 6-4