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EFL Trophy Group South · 2
Leicester crestLeicesterWWLWL
2–1
FT
HT 2–1
Walsall crestWalsallLWLLW
  • John Lundstram 20′
  • Will Smallbone 32′
  • Andrew Dallas 10′
King Power Stadium, Leicester

Match report

Leicester beat Walsall 2-1 in EFL Trophy Group South · 2 at King Power Stadium, Leicester.

Leicester recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Expected goals finished 2.07 to 0.95, a result that matched the chances created.

Leicester had 72% of the ball; shots were 16-4.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Leicester recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 2.07 to 0.95, a result that matched the chances created.

Control

Leicester had 72% of the ball; shots were 16-4.

Timeline

Leicester above · Walsall below
  • 10′⚽Andrew Dallas
  • ⚽John LundstramAssist: William Thomas-Alves20′
  • 31′⇄Ryan LeakElicha Ahui
  • ⚽Will Smallbone32′
  • Olabade Aluko56′
  • 62′⇄Ryan SjoerdsmaCharlie Crew
  • 62′⇄Roman DixonLewis Simper
  • 69′⇄Andrew DallasReece Smith
  • 69′⇄James FurlongAaron Pressley
  • ⇄Conor ChaplinBobby Reid70′
  • ⇄Will SmallboneSamuel Charles Braybrooke70′
  • ⇄Tom WatsonWoyo Coulibaly77′
  • ⇄K. DoyleTommy Neale89′

Match stats

● Leicester● Walsall
Possession 72%
28%
Expected goals (xG) 2.07
0.95
Shots 16
4
Shots on target 4
1
Shots inside the box 14
4
Corners 10
2
Accurate passes 647
212
Saves 0
2
Fouls 15
15
Offsides 4
3
Yellow cards 1
0
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Leicester3-4-2-1
50 T. Neale
72 Jake Fletcher
14 B. De Cordova-Reid
26 W. Coulibaly
36 S. Braybrooke
5 C. Okoli
21 F. Ravizzoli

Manager: Russell Martin

Walsall4-2-3-1
37 A. Adomah
22 E. Ahui
8 C. Crew
21 Jenson Kirloy
19 A. Pressley
10 L. Simper
11 R. Smith

Manager: Lee Grant

Top-rated players

W. SmallboneLeicester · 70′ · 1 goal · 3 key passes
8.2
J. LundstramLeicester · 90′ · 1 goal
8.2
W. AlvesLeicester · 90′ · 1 assist · 3 key passes
7.5
L. ThomasLeicester · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.3
A. DallasWalsall · 69′ · 1 goal
7.3
W. O'HoraLeicester · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.2

Questions & answers

What was the score in Leicester vs Walsall?

Leicester 2-1 Walsall (half-time 2-1).

Where is Leicester vs Walsall played?

The match is played at King Power Stadium, Leicester.

What is the head-to-head record between Leicester and Walsall?

In their last 2 meetings: Leicester 2 wins, Walsall 0 wins, 0 draws.