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Walsall play host to Peterborough United at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 16 games played, Saddlers have recorded 6 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 5 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Walsall was just over four years ago, in October 2000, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2000/2001 | Tue 24 Apr | Peterborough | 2 - 0 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 17 Oct | Walsall | 1-1 | Peterborough | LGE1 |
| 1997/1998 | Tue 13 Jan | Peterborough | 0 - 2 | Walsall | FAC |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 01 Feb | Peterborough | 0 - 1 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 09 Nov | Walsall | 4 - 0 | Peterborough | LGE1 |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 30 Mar | Peterborough | 2 - 3 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 07 Oct | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Peterborough | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
The away form of Peterborough is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Posh have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 17 matches. Peterborough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 17 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Walsall | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
| Peterborough | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its a close one to call, but I think that Saddlers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Peterborough. Home Win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Walsall | 6 games since last home draw. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Peterborough | Not won in previous 5 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |