History of the Southampton v Walsall fixture
Walsall face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Saddlers.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2010, with Southampton annihilating their visitors 5-1 in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 01 Mar | Walsall | 1 - 0 | Southampton | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Feb | Southampton | 5-1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 05 Dec | Walsall | 1 - 3 | Southampton | League One |
| 1962/1963 | Sat 13 Apr | Southampton | 2 - 0 | Walsall | Second Division |
| 1962/1963 | Sat 24 Nov | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Southampton | Second Division |
| 1961/1962 | Tue 19 Sep | Walsall | 0 - 2 | Southampton | Second Division |
| 1961/1962 | Wed 06 Sep | Southampton | 1 - 1 | Walsall | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southampton could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Saints have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.
In complete contrast to Southampton, Walsall are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. Saddlers have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Southampton are holding the final promotion place in the Npower League One, and have accumulated 89 points from the 45 games they have played so far.
Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 48 points from 45 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Walsall | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Saddlers are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Southampton. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southampton | Won 8 successive home games. 10 games since last home draw. Won their latest 5 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 9 . |
| Walsall | Not won in previous 6 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here
