History of the Walsall v Bury fixture
Walsall are ready to welcome Bury to Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, Saddlers have recorded 11 wins, and Bury have come away with 9 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Banks's Stadium was within the last three years, in September 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in an (Associate Members) match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/2010 | Tue 01 Sep | Walsall | 0-0 | Bury | (Associate Members) |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 21 Apr | Walsall | 0 - 1 | Bury | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 05 Dec | Bury | 1 - 2 | Walsall | League Two |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 10 Feb | Walsall | 1 - 2 | Bury | League Division Two |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 09 Sep | Bury | 2 - 0 | Walsall | League Division Two |
| 1996/1997 | Tue 08 Apr | Bury | 2 - 1 | Walsall | League Division Two |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 28 Sep | Walsall | 3 - 1 | Bury | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Saddlers have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.
Bury's away form is none too clever either, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 17 matches.
Bury see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 21 points from their 17 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Bury | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Banks's Stadium for the Saddlers and the Madmen are unable to see past Bury claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Bury | 9 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here