Match report
Carlisle and Walsall Draw 0-0 in League Two Clash
Carlisle
0–0
FT
Walsall
May 8, 2021
Carlisle and Walsall played out a goalless draw in their League Two encounter on Saturday. Despite both teams creating chances, neither could find the back of the net. Key substitutions by Carlisle and Walsall included J. Riley and Josh Gordon respectively, but the game remained deadlocked.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Carlisle 0–0 Walsall
- • Competition: League Two
- • Substitution: J. Riley (Carlisle) for C. Scott at 59'
- • Substitution: G. Touré (Carlisle) for L. Alessandra at 67'
- • Substitution: Josh Gordon (Walsall) for W. McDonald at 67'
- • Substitution: O. Patrick (Carlisle) for J. Dixon at 79'
Lineups
Carlisle
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 21 P. Farman (G)
- 13 R. McDonald (D)
- 3 N. Anderton (D)
- 17 J. Armer (D)
- 11 O. Patrick (F)
- 7 J. Riley (M)
- 8 C. Guy (M)
- 20 G. Touré (F)
- 2 G. Tanner (D)
- 12 J. Mellish (M)
- 14 J. Kayode (F)
Substitutes
- 31 C. Scott
- 9 L. Alessandra
- 18 J. Dixon
- 15 T. Charters
- 4 D. Devine
- 1 M. Norman
- 28 L. Bell
Walsall
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 J. Rose (G)
- 5 J. Clarke (D)
- 24 H. White (D)
- 3 M. Melbourne (D)
- 18 T. Leak (D)
- 8 L. Kinsella (M)
- 23 E. Osadebe (M)
- 20 S. Perry (M)
- 9 C. Lavery (F)
- 10 J. Gordon (F)
- 27 T. Wright (M)
Substitutes
- 15 W. McDonald
- 17 J. Nolan
- 2 C. Norman
- 7 S. Sinclair
- 19 J. Willis
- 12 A. Bates
- 1 L. Roberts
Timeline
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59' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Riley · On: C. Scott
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67' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Touré · On: L. Alessandra
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67' Walsall subst · Substitution 1Off: Josh Gordon · On: W. McDonald
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79' Carlisle subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Patrick · On: J. Dixon
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79' Carlisle subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Mellish · On: T. Charters
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85' Walsall subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Wright · On: J. Nolan
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86' Walsall subst · Substitution 3Off: Hayden White · On: C. Norman
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90'+2 Walsall subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Kinsella · On: Stuart Sinclair
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90'+3 Walsall subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Osadebe · On: J. Willis
Match Stats
| Stat | Carlisle | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 59% | 57% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 7 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 230 | 191 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 135 | 109 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Carlisle's substitution of J. Riley for C. Scott at 59' saw a brief surge in their offensive play, but the momentum did not lead to a goal.
- ▸ Walsall made a crucial substitution with Josh Gordon coming on for W. McDonald at 67', which stabilized their defensive line and thwarted Carlisle's attempts to break through.