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Walsall3Fulham U212

HT 3–0Tue 13 Oct 2026, 18:00 Predictions graded

Predictions9–469%

Edges1–150%

PossPossession 43%–57%ShotsShots 17–13On targetOn target 6–6CornersCorners 2–5

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 13 Oct 2026, 16:18 · Europe/Bucharest

Both teams lost their EFL Trophy opener 6-1, so this group game at the Bescot is an early chance to get the campaign going.

Walsall, the senior League Two side, are the likelier winners against a Fulham U21 team conceding 2.57 goals a game. Two quoted prices carry something: Walsall to win at 2.1 and the first half to end level at 2.75.

Context

Walsall's EFL Trophy campaign opened with a 6-1 home defeat by Stevenage, leaving little margin in a three-match group. Grant has framed the Fulham U21 visit around a changed approach, which suggests a reshaped line-up rather than the team that drew at Fleetwood in League Two. Because trophy selections are usually rotated, part of that change may be routine, so the signal is direction rather than certainty.
- Lee Grant outlined a different approach as Walsall seek an EFL Trophy response ahead of the 13 October 2026 Fulham U21 tie.
- Walsall lost their EFL Trophy opener 6-1 at home to Stevenage on 22 September 2026.
- Grant is Walsall's head coach.
ConfirmedSources checked 13 Oct 2026, 16:16 · Europe/Bucharest
Daniels took the Under-21 role on 21 September and was in charge for the 6-1 EFL Trophy loss at Leicester the following night, so the Walsall trip is one of his first away fixtures. A new coach is still settling on a preferred XI and on how much first-team experience to use, which makes the Fulham line-up harder to read than their recent scorelines alone suggest. The appointment is very recent, so no settled pattern has formed yet.
- Charlie Daniels became Fulham's Under-21s Head Coach on 21 September 2026.
- Daniels had previously served as interim head coach at Watford.
- Daniels was in charge for Fulham U21's 6-1 EFL Trophy defeat at Leicester on 22 September 2026.
ConfirmedSources checked 13 Oct 2026, 16:16 · Europe/Bucharest
Both sides opened with 6-1 defeats to senior league opposition, so a second loss would leave each depending on other results to stay in the race for the two qualifying places. Those scorelines also show both defences were stretched by adult teams, and the same kind of test arrives again here. Group qualification is not decided in October, though, and one win would quickly restore either side's position.
- Walsall lost 6-1 at home to Stevenage in their EFL Trophy opener on 22 September 2026.
- Fulham U21 lost 6-1 at Leicester City in their EFL Trophy opener on 22 September 2026.
- Fulham U21's remaining group fixtures are Walsall away on 13 October and Stevenage away on 10 November.
ConfirmedSources checked 13 Oct 2026, 16:16 · Europe/BucharestFulham FCwww.fulhamfc.com · 3 Aug 2026
Three Walsall players returned from overseas duty in the week of the Fleetwood league game, and their condition affects how Grant builds both the League Two side and the trophy squad. International travel and two matches can leave a player short of a normal training week, which is why a club update followed. No absence has been reported, so they may be managed rather than rested.
- Lee Grant issued an update on returning internationals Charlie Crew, Rico Browne and Courtney Clarke on 7 October 2026.
- Rico Browne played for St Kitts and Nevis in CONCACAF Nations League fixtures during the October international break.
ConfirmedSources checked 13 Oct 2026, 16:16 · Europe/Bucharest

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Result3 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Market price 2.10
The read
Walsall are the senior League Two side, defend strongly and have already beaten this opponent, while Fulham U21 concede heavily against senior teams.
- Walsall: 4W 6D 1L, 1.27 scored and 1.09 conceded per game in 11 competitive matches
- Walsall kept 6 clean sheets in 11 and beat Fulham U21 1-0 in the previous EFL Trophy meeting
- Fulham U21 concede 2.57 per game and lost 6-1 at Leicester in their EFL Trophy opener
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonWalsallEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Market price 2.75
The read
Walsall's first halves are usually tight and goalless, making a level score at the break the single most likely outcome.
- Walsall's recent first halves: 0-0, 0-0, 1-4, 1-0, 0-0, 0-0
- Walsall first-half goals average 0.45 for and 0.45 against
- Fulham U21 first-half figures are mixed
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance45%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Walsall are the stronger side and score more after the break, while Fulham U21 tire against senior opposition.
- Walsall average 0.82 second-half goals for and 0.64 against
- Walsall scored second-half goals in 4 of their last 6 games
- Fulham U21 conceded 2 second-half goals at Leicester
BetBugs · Second Half WinnerlostWalsallEstimated chance38%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Walsall are the senior League Two side, defend strongly and have already beaten this opponent, while Fulham U21 concede heavily against senior teams. Walsall's matches are tight and low-scoring, and both sides chasing a response after 6-1 defeats can produce a cautious game.
- Walsall: 4W 6D 1L, 1.27 scored and 1.09 conceded per game in 11 competitive matches
- Walsall kept 6 clean sheets in 11 and beat Fulham U21 1-0 in the previous EFL Trophy meeting
- Walsall have drawn 6 of 11 competitive matches
- Walsall average just 1.27 scored and 1.09 conceded per game
BetBugs · Double ChancewonWalsall or DrawEstimated chance79%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Fulham U21 have leaked early goals against senior sides, and Walsall can take a first-half lead without needing many chances. Walsall's first halves are usually tight and goalless, making a level score at the break the single most likely outcome.
- Walsall score 0.45 and concede 0.45 first-half goals per game
- Fulham U21 conceded 5 first-half goals at Leicester
- Walsall's recent first halves: 0-0, 0-0, 1-4, 1-0, 0-0, 0-0
- Walsall first-half goals average 0.45 for and 0.45 against
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalfwonWalsall or DrawEstimated chance75%

Goals4 of 4 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Fulham U21's games are consistently high-scoring and their defence gives up chances, so three goals is a live outcome.
- Fulham U21 concede 2.57 per game and lost 6-1 at Leicester
- Fulham U21's last six games finished 6-1, 1-3, 3-3, 1-2, 4-0 and 1-4
- Walsall lost 6-1 at home to Stevenage
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonOver 2.5Estimated chance53%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Fulham U21 usually score and rarely keep clean sheets, and Walsall find the net in most matches.
- Fulham U21 saw both teams score in 12 of 14 matches
- Walsall scored in 8 of 11 competitive matches
- Fulham U21 average 2.0 goals per game
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonYesEstimated chance52%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Fulham U21 are involved in open first halves, and Walsall's early periods are not always goalless.
- Fulham U21's first halves included 1-5, 1-0, 1-0, 0-1, 2-0 and 1-2
- Five of Fulham U21's last six games had a first-half goal
- Walsall's first-half total averages 0.91 goals per game
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams are more open after the break, so around two second-half goals is typical.
- Walsall second-half total averages 1.46 goals per game
- Fulham U21 second-half total averages 1.84 goals per game
- Walsall's recent second halves included 1-1, 1-1 and 0-2
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 1.5Estimated chance52%

Match stats2 of 4 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Walsall's games regularly produce double-figure corners, and Fulham U21's only measured match did too.
- Walsall's matches average 12.1 total corners (5.45 for, 6.64 against)
- Walsall's home games average 11.4 total corners
- The single measured Fulham U21 match had 12 corners
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostOver 9.5Estimated chance64%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Walsall's matches feature a high number of shots for both teams, well above this line.
- Walsall's matches average 30.5 total shots (12.8 for, 17.7 against)
- Fulham U21's measured match had 45 shots (10 for, 35 against)
- Walsall's recent opponents had 17-22 shots
BetBugs · Shots Over/UnderwonOver 22.5Estimated chance72%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Walsall's games produce enough shots on target to clear this line.
- Walsall's matches average 9.3 shots on target in total (3.6 for, 5.6 against)
- Fulham U21's measured match had 15 shots on target
- Walsall's recent opponents had up to 11 shots on target
BetBugs · Shots on Target Over/UnderwonOver 7.5Estimated chance62%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams pick up bookings regularly, making over 2.5 cards likely.
- Walsall average 3.7 cards per game (2.1 for, 1.6 against)
- Fulham U21's measured match had 2.3 for and 1.3 against
- Walsall's last game at Fleetwood produced 7 cards
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance60%

Head-to-Head

1W · 0D · 0W

W1-0WalsallvFulham U21Sep 17, 2024EFL

1 goals/game avg

Recent Form

Walsall

D1-1Fleetwood TownOct 10LEA

D1-1TranmereSep 26LEA

L1-6StevenageSep 22EFL

W2-0Port ValeSep 19LEA

D0-0RochdaleSep 12LEA

D0-0Exeter CitySep 5LEA

D2-2CreweSep 1LEA

W3-2Accrington STAug 29LEA

D0-0GrimsbyAug 22LEA

W3-0GillinghamAug 15LEA

W1-0Bristol CityAug 6LEA

D0-0Notts CountyAug 1FRI

L0-1AFC Telford UnitedJul 25FRI

L0-5Aston VillaJul 21FRI

D0-0LeamingtonJul 11FRI

Fulham U21

L1-6LeicesterSep 22EFL

L1-3Chelsea U21Sep 19PRE

D3-3Aston Villa U21Sep 11PRE

L1-2BraintreeSep 8NAT

W4-0Newcastle United U21Aug 31PRE

L1-4Borussia Dortmund IIAug 26PRE

W4-3Burnley U21Aug 21PRE

W4-0Cardiff City U21Aug 8FRI

W2-1Chelsea U21Apr 10PRE

L2-3Stoke City U21Mar 23PRE

L1-2Nottingham Forest U21Mar 13PRE

W4-3Brighton U21Mar 6PRE

W3-1Burnley U21Feb 27PRE

L0-3Newcastle United U21Feb 20PRE

L1-2Crystal Palace U21Feb 13PRE

Squad & Injuries

Walsall

27 available

Attackers3

Midfielders11

Defenders10

Goalkeeper3

Fulham U21

26 available

Attackers6

Midfielders9

Defenders6

Goalkeeper5

Quick Take

Context

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Draw

Walsall

Result3 of 5 landed

Goals4 of 4 landed

Match stats2 of 4 landed

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Walsall

Fulham U21

Squad & Injuries

Walsall

Fulham U21