25' — Walsall took the lead: 1-0. Tai Sodje scored it. 30' — Walsall extended the lead: 2-0. Tai Sodje scored it. 44' — Walsall extended the lead: 3-0. James Furlong scored it. Half time: 3-0.
54' — Fulham U21 pulled one back: 3-1. Jonah Kusi-Asare scored it. 71' — Fulham U21 pulled one back: 3-2. Dan Casey scored it. Walsall won 3-2.
Chances to win
Model estimate
FT
Start45'90'
WalsallDrawFulham U21
Pre-match model estimate: Walsall 68%, draw 18%, Fulham U21 14%.
How is this calculated?
This is our own statistical model: before kick-off, each team's strength comes from a global team rating built on our results — every league and cup on one scale, linked through European and other cross-league matches — blended with the league's own results when both teams play in it. During the match it is updated with the minute, the score, red cards and the last 15 minutes of pressure (a Poisson goal model with the Dixon-Coles correction for low scores). Without enough data on both teams we show no percentages. It is a probability, not a certainty.
Who is pressing?
No detailed data in this league — the pressure index is not guessed.
Previous meetings and form
The percentages in this tab are estimates of the ScoreMondo statistical model, not certainties.
Walsall beat Fulham U213-2 in the EFL Trophy at Bescot Stadium. Walsall owed a lot to Tai Sodje, who struck twice. It was 3-0 at half-time.
The story of the match
Walsall took the lead on 25 minutes thanks to Tai Sodje. Walsall extended their lead to 2-0 in the 30th minute: Tai Sodje. James Furlong made it 3-0 for Walsall after 44 minutes. It was Walsall 3-0 Fulham U21 at half-time.
Fulham U21 pulled one back to make it 3-1 on 54 minutes thanks to Jonah Kusi-Asare. Fulham U21 pulled one back to make it 3-2 on 71 minutes thanks to Dan Casey.
The statistics
The shot count read 7-9, 5-6 on target. Corners finished 2-5.
The bigger picture
A 3-game wait for victory is over for Walsall. The wait for a win goes on for Fulham U21: 6 matches now.
Next fixtures
Next up for Walsall: away at Newport County on Saturday 7 November. Fulham U21's next match is away to Stoke City U21 on 6 November.
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