When is the Crawley vs Walsall match scheduled?

This fixture is part of the 2025/26 League Two season; check the official fixture list for the confirmed date and kick-off time.

How has Crawley’s recent form been?

Crawley’s recent form has been erratic. They have shown flashes of attacking intent but too often concede under pressure and fail to sustain leads.

How strong is Walsall away from home?

Walsall’s away record is among their strengths. They travel with structure, maintain shape, and can stifle opposition control, often earning points in tight matches.

What is the head-to-head record between the two clubs?

In 17 meetings, Crawley have won 4 times, Walsall 5, and 8 ended in draws. Their matchups have produced moderate goal tallies and close results.

Are there key injuries or tactical changes expected?

Crawley may rotate defensively and sharpen transitions; Walsall are likely to emphasize discipline, compactness, and counterattacks, with some rotation possible in wide or attacking spots.

Crawley vs Walsall: Mega Jackpot Analysis

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Crawley vs Walsall: Mega Jackpot Analysis

Crawley and Walsall enter this League Two clash with markedly different momentum and expectations.

Most recent match:Crawley’s latest outing ended in a 3–1 defeat away at Cambridge, where they conceded early and never fully recovered.
Walsall’s recent form has been strong — they currently sit at the top of the table and have taken points consistently, though their exact last match varied (they’ve also been active in cup and league fixtures).

Crawley’s recent form has been patchy. They have registered wins against weaker opposition, but have often collapsed under sustained pressure or lost control defensively. Their performances oscillate between spirited displays and defensive fragility. Home struggles and inability to hold leads continue to haunt them.

Walsall have been more consistent. Their strong start has been underscored by resilience, good squad balance, and the ability to grind out results. They look settled, confident, and capable of taking control in matches, even when opponents press or try to dominate phases.

Home and Away Form

Crawley at Home (recent five):
At Broadfield Stadium, Crawley’s home performances have lacked dominance. They often struggle to start fast, conceding early in several matches, which forces them to chase. Their attack can look disjointed when the opposition sits deep, and defensive errors are more common under pressure. When Crawley do begin well, they can threaten with width and forward movement, but sustaining that over 90 minutes at home has been inconsistent.

Walsall Away (recent five):
Walsall’s performances on the road are strong. They travel with structure, discipline, and a clear tactical approach. They tend to defend compactly, maintain shape, and press selectively. In away matches where their shape holds up, they often deny the home side space between lines and wait for moments to break or force errors. Their defensive discipline in away games gives them a solid base to secure clean sheets or narrow victories.

Head-to-Head Record

Last five meetings:

In head-to-head closeness, Walsall have won more in recent history, with Crawley winning fewer.
Of the last five, Walsall have secured two wins, Crawley one, and two matches ended in draws.
These fixtures tend to be competitive and decided by small margins — often via set-pieces, breaks, or lapses.

Overall head-to-head:
Across all recorded meetings (since roughly 2012 onward), Crawley and Walsall have clashed 17 times.

Crawley have won 4 of those matches,
Walsall have won 5,
and 8 ended in draws.
In those meetings, Crawley scored 19 goals, Walsall 24. On average, matches produce around 2.6 goals per game. Many of the contests are tight, with both teams finding ways to cancel each other out in midfield battles.

Team News

Crawley:

Crawley are led by manager Scott Lindsey this season after relegation, and they will look to stabilize their defense and sharpen attacking transitions.
Their squad includes key attackers like Harry McKirdy, who has already begun scoring this term.
Injuries or rotation might force changes in full-back and midfield positions, especially to bring more defensive balance or protect the central spine against Walsall’s transitions.

Walsall:

Walsall have reinforced in the summer, bringing in defensive and midfield additions to strengthen depth and competition.
Their starting XI is relatively settled, and the manager will probably maintain shape, focusing on tactical discipline and compactness.
They may adopt a slightly cautious approach early on to assess Crawley’s setup before pushing forward; squad rotation could come, especially in wide areas or attacking roles.

Match Outlook:
Walsall enter as favorites given their consistency and solid away capabilities. Crawley, however, have home advantage and the desire to prove themselves. The match will likely be close, with Walsall aiming to control phases and punish mistakes, while Crawley may attempt to unsettle the visitors early. A narrow Walsall win or a tight draw seems most probable.