History of the Walsall v Sheffield United fixture
Sheffield United face a trip to Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bescot Stadium was just last season, in March 2012, as the Saddlers edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3-2 in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 23 Oct | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 06 Mar | Walsall | 3-2 | Sheff. Utd. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 16 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 2 | Walsall | League One |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 24 Apr | Walsall | 0 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 09 Dec | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 0 | Walsall | League Division One |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 15 Feb | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 0 | Walsall | F.A. Cup |
| 2002/2003 | Thu 26 Dec | Walsall | 0 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Saddlers, with 5 goals against.
Sheffield United's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Blades, and 4 goals against.
Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League One, picking up 65 points from their 42 games so far.
Sheffield United are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 69 points from 39 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 10 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Sheffield United are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Walsall. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Unbeaten in the last 12 home games. Unbeaten run of 12 matches. |
| Sheffield United | 8 games since last away draw. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here