Walsall vs Stevenage prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 22, 2026
EFL Trophy England
In the first round of the EFL Trophy, Walsall and Stevenage will face each other on September 22, 2026. The visitors will look to prove that they are the stronger side.
Walsall vs Stevenage team news and expert analysis
The club from Bescot remains a mid-table League Two side. Last season, they finished 13th with 65 points. This time, they have managed to avoid defeat at the start of the campaign. Even in the League Cup, after getting past Bristol City, they were knocked out by Leyton Orient on penalties following a 0-0 draw. In the most recent round, they defeated Port Vale 2-0.
The team from Stevenage plays "a tier higher" in League One. They had a chance to earn promotion to the Championship: they finished sixth in the spring, but were immediately beaten by Stockport in the playoffs. After the break, they opened with a win over Wycombe in the League Cup, but were then eliminated by Reading after a 3-0 defeat, while they also went four consecutive league matches without a victory. However, they revived in the autumn by claiming a couple of wins. Still, they most recently lost to Leyton Orient.
The representative of the fourth tier scores an average of 1.43 goals per match and concedes 0.57. Their League One opponents score 1.57 goals per game while allowing 1.14.
Previous matches: Walsall vs Stevenage
Stevenage recorded two wins and a draw in 2022-23, but in December they lost, coincidentally in the EFL Trophy.
The visitors are considered the favorites. However, the hosts are in good form, so we are backing them to avoid defeat (odds – 1.64).
Walsall vs Stevenage: key statistics and trends
- Walsall have not lost in regular time this season
- 29% of Walsall matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.0
- Stevenage have won twice in their last three matches
- 71% of Stevenage matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.71
Walsall vs Stevenage: possible starting lineups
Walsall play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Ward - Hancock, Leak, Connolly, Aouï - Moore, Crewe - Smith, Evans, Clarke - Presley
Stevenage play in a 1-4-4-1-1 formation (possible lineup): Setford - Freestone, Piergianni, Vancooten, Wildin - Kemp, Thompson, Phillips, Roberts - Sanderson - Magennis
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