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Walsall predicted lineup vs TranmereMOST USED XI

Walsall's expected lineup away at Tranmere in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 9 official matches: Ward in goal, a back four of Hancock, Ahui, Skura and Connolly, and Pressley and Dallas further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 9 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Walsall, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Darren Byfield, Walsall manager
Head Coach
Darren Byfield
Since Aug 2026
Formation tendency
4-3-3most-used · 10 of last 30
4-3-3
33%
4-2-3-1
23%
3-1-4-2
17%
3-4-2-1
10%

Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.

Most Common Walsall Starting XI

Based on 9 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Walsall transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED
10
DEPARTED
2
IN · 10
  • EEvansfrom HuddersfieldLoanAUG '26
  • FFurlongFree agentAUG '26
  • WWoosterfrom West HamFree agentAUG '26
  • DDixonfrom EvertonFree agentAUG '26
  • CCrewfrom LeedsLoanAUG '26
  • SSmithfrom Harrogate TownTransferJUL '26
  • LLeakFree agentJUL '26
  • SSkurafrom WycombeLoanJUL '26
  • SSodjeTransferJUL '26
  • WWardfrom Bristol RoversTransferJUL '26
OUT · 2
  • HHarperto Exeter CityLoanAUG '26
  • MMakavoreto Stoke City U21TransferJUL '26
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Walsall

What is Walsall's expected lineup?
Walsall's expected lineup away at Tranmere in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 9 official matches: Ward in goal, a back four of Hancock, Ahui, Skura and Connolly, and Pressley and Dallas further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-3-3): Ward, Hancock, Ahui, Skura, Connolly, Smith, Sprangler, Moore, Crew, Pressley, Dallas.
Who started Walsall's last match?
Walsall's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the League Two (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, E. Ahui, D. Skura, J. Connolly, M. Hancock, Isaac Moore, S. Sprangler, Courtney Clarke, A. Evans, R. Smith, Taione Richard Evumena Sodje.
What was Walsall's last result?
Walsall beat Port Vale 2–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Walsall last win?
Walsall last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Port Vale 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Walsall?
A. Pressley has taken the most penalties for Walsall this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Walsall this season?
J. Ward leads with 9 starts for Walsall across all competitions this season.
What formation does Walsall use most often?
Walsall have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 9 matches this season.
Which Walsall goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Jed Ward has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Walsall this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Walsall defender has started the most this season?
Mason Hancock has made the most starts as defender for Walsall this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Walsall midfielder has started the most this season?
Reece Smith has made the most starts as midfielder for Walsall this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Walsall forward has started the most this season?
Aaron Pressley has made the most starts as forward for Walsall this season, starting 7 matches.
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