Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Walsall
Match Time & Date:
20/02/2024
20:45
Prediction: 1-1
Morecambe
Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Mansfield Town, Walsall will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Morecambe on Tuesday evening. The Saddlers did well to put an end to their five-game winless run at the weekend, with the team keeping their playoffs hopes alive. Emmanuel Adegboyega is pushing for a start after scoring the winner as a substitute against the Yellows, with Priestley Farquharson likely to miss the match with injury.
The Shrimps, on the other hand, have been in a fine form of late, with the team beating the likes of Crawley, Sutton, and Tranmere, while sharing the spoils with AFC Wimbledon. Morecambe have been producing fine displays on the road of late and, taking everything into account, we predict that they are going to grab something from the midweek clash. Jordan Slew is widely expected to replace Gerard Garner in the starting eleven.
Highlighted Team (Walsall):
Founded in 1888, Walsall are a professional club that play home matches at Bescot Stadium. The capacity of the venue is 11,300 people and it was opened in 1990. Nicknamed the Saddlers, Walsall footballers wear red shirts and white shorts when playing in front of home fans, while black is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Walsall played out a goalless draw with Aston Villa on April 9, 1888 in their first ever game, with the team recording their biggest win on March 4, 1899 against Darwen (10-0). The Saddlers suffered their biggest defeat on December 17, 1892 as they were beaten by Small Heath 12-0.
Walsall fans consider wolverhampton wanderers the club’s biggest rivals, but the Saddlers have rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Port Vale as well as the two clubs are only 30 miles away from Walsall. Crystal Palace centre-back Scott Dann is one of the most notable footballers who played for the Bescot Stadium.
