Sears missing for Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury are without Ryan Sears for the visit of Walsall after confirming he will be out for nine months.

The defender suffered a serious knee injury in training, rupturing his ACL, and needs surgery.

Midfielder David Edwards (ankle) and goalkeeper Steve Arnold (hamstring) remain on the sidelines.

The Shrews are safe following their 1-1 draw at Coventry on Sunday.

Walsall will be relegated if they lose at Montgomery Waters Meadow.

They are a point from safety and need to get a result and rely on others to stay in Sky Bet League One.

Kory Roberts is out with a broken leg having been sidelined all season after suffering the injury last summer.

Adam Chambers is back in training after breaking his foot on the opening day.