Walsall lineup @ Colchester

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Walsall's expected lineup at Colchester, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 16 matches): Ward (14); Skura (12), Connolly (12), Hancock (12), Ahui (10); Smith (12), Moore (11), Sprangler (11), Crew (8), Sodje (8); Pressley (12). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Salford City match on 26 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERMaher returns from loan24 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERFlint leaves for Rochdale10 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFEREvans joins on loan from Huddersfield31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERFurlong signs23 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERWooster signs from West Ham16 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERHarper goes out on loan to Exeter City13 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERDixon signs from Everton10 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERCrew joins on loan from Leeds4 Aug · Loan

Walsall predicted lineup vs Colchester

MOST USED XI

Walsall's expected lineup away at Colchester in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 16 official matches: Ward in goal, a back four of Skura, Connolly, Hancock and Ahui, and Pressley leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. DEFAhui
  2. MIDCrew

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 14 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 16 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.

Walsall are 6th in the L2 on 19 points from 12 games. They have W1 D3 L1 in their last five.

Darren Byfield, Walsall manager
Head Coach
Darren Byfield
Since Aug 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 14 of last 30
4-2-3-1
47%
4-3-3
33%
3-1-4-2
13%
5-4-1
3%

Most Common Walsall Starting XI

Based on 16 official matches this season

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

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Walsall transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
8
DEPARTED
4
IN · 8
  • EEvansfrom HuddersfieldLoanAUG '26
  • FFurlongFree agentAUG '26
  • WWoosterfrom West HamFree agentAUG '26
  • DDixonfrom EvertonFree agentAUG '26
  • CCrewfrom LeedsLoanAUG '26
  • SSmithfrom Harrogate TownTransferJUL '26
  • SSkurafrom WycombeLoanJUL '26
  • LLeakFree agentJUL '26
OUT · 4
  • MMaherLoan returnSEP '26
  • FFlintto RochdaleFree agentSEP '26
  • 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 Colchester in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 16 official matches: Ward in goal, a back four of Skura, Connolly, Hancock and Ahui, and Pressley leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Ward, Skura, Connolly, Hancock, Ahui, Smith, Moore, Sprangler, Crew, Sodje, Pressley.
Who started Walsall's last match?
Walsall's starting XI on 26 Oct 2026 in the League Two (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, D. Skura, J. Connolly, R. Leak, M. Hancock, Isaac Moore, S. Sprangler, Courtney Clarke, Taione Richard Evumena Sodje, R. Smith, A. Pressley.
What was Walsall's last result?
Walsall lost to Salford City 2–4 on 26 Oct 2026.
When did Walsall last win?
Walsall last won on 20 Oct 2026, beating Oldham 3–0.
Who takes penalties for Walsall?
A. Pressley has taken the most penalties for Walsall this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Walsall this season?
J. Ward leads with 14 starts for Walsall across all competitions this season.
What formation does Walsall use most often?
Walsall have used a 4-2-3-1 in 14 of their 16 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 14 matches.
Which Walsall defender has started the most this season?
J. Connolly has made the most starts as defender for Walsall this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Walsall midfielder has started the most this season?
Reece Smith has made the most starts as midfielder for Walsall this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Walsall forward has started the most this season?
Aaron Pressley has made the most starts as forward for Walsall this season, starting 12 matches.
Squad · 31 players

Goalkeepers

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0 G · 0 A · 6.73
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Walsall past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25League Two4th77
2023-24League Two11th65
2022-23League Two16th55
2021-22League Two16th54
2020-21League Two19th53
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