Walsall 1-1 Crawley Town – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Walsall at 57%, yet other data sources diverge — this Walsall vs Crawley Town fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Crawley Town make the trip to Poundland Bescot Stadium to face Walsall in League Two, Regular Season - 15. The match kicks off on Tuesday 24 October 2023 at 19:45 UTC.
Form
Walsall (all games): 4W 3D 3L across 10 League Two fixtures this term — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W D L W D. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Walsall, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Walsall at Poundland Bescot Stadium this season: 4W 4D 2L from 10 home games — 1.60 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Crawley Town's overall League Two record this term: 4W 1D 5L from 10 games (1.30 PPG). Last five: W W L L L. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 2.20. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Crawley Town, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Crawley Town's away record: 3W 2D 5L from 10 road trips in League Two this season (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 2.40 conceded per game.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.50 for Walsall, 1.30 for Crawley Town — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 4 meetings: Walsall 1W, Crawley Town 1W, 2D.
Historically, goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 1.5 per game from 4 meetings. The Under 2.5 has a clear base rate from the H2H record alone. The most recent clash, on 29 Apr 2023, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.5 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Data
Walsall goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (59 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 52% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
Crawley Town goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (59 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (away games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Walsall 56% versus Crawley Town 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Walsall 42% | Crawley Town 52%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Walsall 2.03 xG and Crawley Town 1.19 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Walsall attack 0.983 / defence 0.896 | Crawley Town attack 1.022 / defence 1.335. League average goals — home 1.550 / away 1.300. Crawley Town bring a strong defensive rating of 1.335 — this is suppressing Walsall's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 60 Walsall games / 59 Crawley Town games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Walsall 57% | Draw 21% | Crawley Town 22%. Fair-value odds: Walsall 1.75 | Draw 4.76 | Crawley Town 4.55. The model has a clear lean to Walsall (57%) — a 35pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 62% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.22. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 62% — the 3.22 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (2.03 / 1.19) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Walsall as the most likely outcome at 57% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.22 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 62% probability — marginal — conflicting signals conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 1.5 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 61% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Walsall 70% | Crawley Town 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Walsall vs Crawley Town | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 15 | Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium • Kick-off: Tuesday 24 Oct 2023, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Walsall 57% | Draw 21% | Crawley Town 22% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 62% | BTTS 61% | xG Walsall 2.03 / Crawley Town 1.19 • Poisson strength factors: Walsall attack 0.983 / def 0.896 | Crawley Town attack 1.022 / def 1.335 | league avg home 1.550 / away 1.300 • Poisson stance: Walsall (57%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.03
Walsall xG
Expected Goals
1.19
Crawley Town xG
61%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
62%
Over 2.5
40%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Walsall vs Crawley Town kick off?
Walsall vs Crawley Town kicked off at 19:45 on Tuesday 24 October 2023 at Poundland Bescot Stadium.
What was the final score in Walsall vs Crawley Town?
Walsall 1 - 1 Crawley Town.
Where is Walsall vs Crawley Town being played?
The match is being played at Poundland Bescot Stadium.
What competition is Walsall vs Crawley Town part of?
Walsall vs Crawley Town is a Regular Season - 15 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Walsall vs Crawley Town?
Our statistical model gives Walsall a 57% chance of winning, Crawley Town a 22% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Walsall the favourite.
Will both teams score in Walsall vs Crawley Town?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Walsall and Crawley Town will score (BTTS).
Will Walsall vs Crawley Town have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 62%.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Crawley Town?
Record (4 meetings): Walsall 1W | Draws 2 | Crawley Town 1W.
What form are Walsall and Crawley Town in?
Walsall (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-D-L-W-D. Crawley Town (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 2.20 | L5 W-W-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Walsall's attack at 0.98x the league average against Crawley Town's defence at 1.33x — combine the two and it projects 2.03 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Crawley Town's attack (1.02x) against Walsall's defence (0.90x) — and the away total comes out at 1.19.
These ratings are built from 60/59 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 10.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Walsall Win
57%
1.76
21%
4.66
22%
4.59
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
9.6%
Draw
2 – 0
8.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.03
Walsall xG
Total xG
3.22
1.19
Crawley Town xG
1.76
57%
Home win
4.66
21%
Draw
4.59
22%
Away win
Goals Markets
83%
Over 1.5
1.20
17%
Under 1.5
5.88
62%
Over 2.5
1.61
38%
Under 2.5
2.63
40%
Over 3.5
2.50
60%
Under 3.5
1.67
22%
Over 4.5
4.55
78%
Under 4.5
1.28
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.65
39%
BTTS No
2.54
Clean Sheet
30%
3.29
13%
7.64
Win to Nil
17%
5.80
3%
35.03
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.1 | 9.6 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.2 | 9.8 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Walsall vs Crawley Town?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.9%.
How many goals are Walsall and Crawley Town expected to score?
The model projects 2.03 expected goals for Walsall and 1.19 for Crawley Town, a combined total of 3.22.
How confident is the prediction model for Walsall vs Crawley Town?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 57%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 59 outings, Walsall have picked up 1.20 PPG on a 16W 23D 20L record — W-D-L-W-D across the most recent five. The sample for Walsall is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Crawley Town's form line: 17W 15D 27L from 59 games, 1.12 PPG, last five W-W-L-L-L. The sample for Crawley Town is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.20 PPG for Walsall against 1.12 for Crawley Town. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Walsall have posted 1.57 PPG from 28 outings (11W 11D 6L).
On the road, Crawley Town have gone 3W 8D 17L from 28 away games — 0.61 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.12 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Crawley Town's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Walsall come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Walsall are averaging 1.08 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per game recently; Crawley Town are on 1.19 scored and 1.61 conceded.
Last 59 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Walsall
Blended
Crawley Town
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Walsall and Crawley Town in coming into this match?
Walsall have gone 16W 23D 20L in their last 59 games (1.20 PPG), while Crawley Town have gone 17W 15D 27L in their last 59 (1.12 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Walsall at home or Crawley Town away?
Walsall's home record (1.57 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Walsall at home: 1.57 PPG; Crawley Town away: 0.61 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. They last met on 27 January 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Notable Numbers
The last 5 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Walsall have gone 1W 3D 0L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Crawley Town — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
Walsall
6
Draws
1
Crawley Town
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Crawley Town?
From 8 meetings on record, Walsall have won 1, Crawley Town have won 1, and 6 have been drawn.
When did Walsall and Crawley Town last play each other?
They last met on 27 January 2026, when Walsall 0-0 Crawley Town.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Walsall are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Crawley Town are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Walsall 57%, Crawley Town 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Walsall) and 54% (Crawley Town).
On the defensive side: Walsall keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Walsall have failed to score in 29% of games; Crawley Town in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Walsall home games / Crawley Town away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Walsall play Crawley Town?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 57% of Walsall's recent matches and 50% of Crawley Town's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Walsall vs Crawley Town usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Walsall's recent games and 54% of Crawley Town's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Walsall and Crawley Town tend to score early?
Walsall have had a goal before half-time in 64% of their recent matches, Crawley Town in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Walsall and Crawley Town share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Regular Season - 15, as Walsall and Crawley Town drew 1-1 in the League Two. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Walsall 2.03 xG and Crawley Town 1.19 xG, a combined 3.22. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Walsall fell 1.0 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Walsall attack 0.98 / defence 0.90 against Crawley Town attack 1.02 / defence 1.33, drawn from 60/59 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Walsall 57% | Draw 21% | Crawley Town 22%, with Walsall to win its most likely call at 57%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 21% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 62%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 83% and landed. Over 3.5 was 40% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Walsall 42%, Crawley Town 52%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Walsall's trading profile (59 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Crawley Town's trading profile (59 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Walsall 1.20 PPG, Crawley Town 1.12 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Crawley Town (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 1.96 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.