On Sunday Jan 8th, Stockport County hosts Walsall in a meeting of these two FA Cup teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 4 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, Stockport County recorded a 3-1 win against Charlton Athletic. Akil Wright struck first for Charlton Athletic on an own goal in the 7th minute, then Will Collar tied it up for Stockport County in the 25th minute Finally they completed the comback in the 73rd minute on a goal by Will Collar to cap off a wild match. Stockport County is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while walsall is fresh off their 2-1 win against Carlisle United. Ryan Edmondson scored the first goal for Carlisle United in the 29th minute, but Andy Williams got the equalizer for Walsall in the 88th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 93rd minute on a goal by Douglas James-Taylor. Walsall should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season.
Walsall’s most prolific scorer has been Andy Williams. He has netted 3 goals over the last five matches. Stockport County’s most prolific scorer has been Will Collar. The English attacker has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches.