Michael Mellon scored a hat-trick as Stevenage tore Walsall apart 6-1 in the Football League Trophy. It was as one-sided as a scoreline that generous suggests, and the hosts never found an answer.
9.5Michael MellonStevenage · Forward3 goals · 4 shots · 2 key passesWalsall 1:6 Stevenage — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 4
- 19A. Harris
- 32
- 42
Second half0 - 2
- 61S. StrawW. Etheridge
- 62R. Sjoerdsma
- 71A. Thornett
- 78A. Bunn
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Stevenage to winWon1.26
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Stevenage to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Walsall vs Stevenage?
Walsall 1-6 Stevenage (Football League Trophy).
Who scored?
Michael Mellon (11', assist Kaelan Casey) for Stevenage; Lewis Simper (17', assist Albert Adomah) for Walsall; Wanya Marcal Madivadua (29', assist Jordan Houghton) for Stevenage; Jordan Houghton (32') for Stevenage; Michael Mellon (42') for Stevenage; Michael Mellon (58', assist Matthew Smith) for Stevenage; Ben Broggio (63', assist Wanya Marcal Madivadua) for Stevenage.
Was Stevenage's win deserved?
Yes — Stevenage were on top for most of the match.
Head to Head meetings Walsall - Stevenage
- Matches9
- The biggest draw1-1
- The most effective match1-6
Walsall
Stevenage
- 2
Victories
- 4
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 3  |
Scored goals | 9 | 16 |
Average per game | 1 | 1.78 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 1-6 |
Walsall
Stevenage
Walsall - Stevenage Best statistical picks
1X hasn't lost in 5 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Stevenage
Stevenage is the favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 52.7 vs 41.8 for Walsall. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 52.5 vs 26.6); CheckLive signal strength 57%.
Both teams to score — No1.91
Medium confidence57%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
36.5
49.2
CheckSkill
52.7
55.6
CheckMental
26.6
52.5
CheckLive total41.8 vs 52.7+10.9
More match signals
Draw or Stevenage64%1.40
Away win — Stevenage60%2.05
Under 2.557%1.75
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Walsall vs Stevenage?
On CheckLive metrics the favourite is Stevenage: overall rating 52.7 vs 41.8, CheckLive signal strength 57%.
What is Stevenage's main edge?
Stevenage is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 52.5 vs 26.6 for Walsall. The overall rating gap is 13.8.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 0-2 (Walsall vs Stevenage, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
- Matches0
- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match0
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
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