Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Walsall
Match Time & Date:
26/12/2024
16:00
Prediction: 1-0
Doncaster
Walsall and Doncaster square off against each other at Bescot Stadium in what is expected to be a close Boxing Day encounter. The Saddlers are eyeing their fifth consecutive league win and their fourth clean sheet in a row, but Thursday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Wales midfielder Ryan Stirk has overcome his minor injury, while there are no fresh selection worries in the home team.
The Donny, on the other hand, aim to build on a 3-1 win over Tranmere, but given their recent negative run at Bescot Stadium, we predict that the hosts are going to win the festive showdown. Midfielder Kyle Hurst is widely expected to return to Doncaster’s starting line-up after scoring as a substitute in the last league match, while experienced forward Joe Ironside should once again start from the bench.
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.
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