Kings Lynn will be without the suspended Michael Gyasi for their FA Cup first round-clash with Walsall.Gyasi was sent off two minutes after coming on in Kings Lynn’s 1-0 defeat at Weymouth on Saturday.The 21-year-old forward must now serve a three-match ban.Walsall could still be without three players for the cup clash.Zak Mills and Liam Kinsella are nearing fitness, but manager Matt Taylo...Full Story »

Walsall boss Matt Taylor was delighted after his side secured back-to-back League Two away wins for the first time since December with a 1-0 victory at Sutton.Leicester loanee Tyrese Shade came off the bench to secure all three points at Gander Green Lane.And Taylor said: “To pick up another three points away is fantastic. It helps the players build a positive mindset.“They are an ex...Full Story »

On-loan Leicester striker Tyrese Shade’s second-half goal proved the difference as Walsall extended their unbeaten League Two run to six matches thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory at Sutton.It was the hosts who looked most likely to score, but substitute Shade came off the bench and fired home a fine free-kick to condemn Sutton to only their second home defeat since August.Brendan Kiernan&rsqu...Full Story »

Sutton still have Richie Bennett suspended for the visit of Walsall on Saturday.The forward serves the second of a three-game ban for his red card against Rochdale.Kenny Davis returned from injury as a late substitute in the win over Colchester last time out, while Louis John and Craig Eastmond could also come into contention.Harry Beautyman has missed the last two matches with a dislocated shou...Full Story »

Barrow boss Mark Cooper was an unhappy man despite Josh Gordon rescuing a point with a stoppage-time equaliser against his old club in a 2-2 draw at Walsall.Gordon guided home Patrick Brough’s cross six minutes into time added on to rock the club he left in the summer.The Saddlers twice led through George Miller’s third brace in nine games – including a brilliant back-heeled fi...Full Story »

Midfielder Otis Khan could make his debut as Walsall host Barrow in Sky Bet League Two.The 26-year-old former Tranmere player joined the Saddlers on a free transfer on Monday and was an unused substitute at Oldham on Tuesday.Manager Matt Taylor will further assess his attacking options following the 3-1 win at Boundary Park.Conor Wilkinson and Tyrese Shade both came into the side but were replac...Full Story »

Delighted Walsall boss Matt Taylor is confident his side’s 3-1 League Two victory at Oldham ought to give his players “real belief” as they extended their unbeaten league run to four matches.The Saddlers crucially struck twice shortly before the break and then sealed a precious win thanks to Emmanuel Osadebe’s 85th-minute goal as the hosts failed to build on their first h...Full Story »

Two quickfire goals shortly before half-time helped Walsall on their way to an eventual 3-1 League Two victory at Oldham.The improving Saddlers extended their unbeaten run to four matches.Walsall threatened first when Tyrese Shade fired wide from 20 yards.Oldham striker Zak Dearnley then volleyed an chance off target as he darted in to meet Jack Stobbs’ cross.The Saddlers went ahead agains...Full Story »

Oldham manager Keith Curle could stick to a winning formula for the visit of Walsall in Sky Bet League Two.But Curle may decide to recall striker Hallam Hope to his starting XI after he came off the bench in the last two games, including the Latics’ first home league win of the season against Stevenage on Saturday.Hope came on as a late substitute in the 3-0 victory at the weekend, as did ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Kenny Jackett admitted he was frustrated with aspects of his team’s performance against Walsall following the Londoners’ second successive goalless home draw.Both defences were on top throughout, with George Miller and Conor Wilkinson coming closest for the Saddlers while Orient’s best opportunities fell to Theo Archibald  and Harry Smith.“I tho...Full Story »

Defences ruled the day at Brisbane Road as Leyton Orient and Walsall battled their way to a  0-0 draw.Orient striker Harry Smith came closest to putting his side in front before the break when his overhead kick just cleared the crossbar.At the other end, a powerful header by George Miller forced Lawrence Vigouroux into making at save at full stretch.Just before half time, O’s Theo Arc...Full Story »

Relieved Walsall boss Matthew Taylor praised his players for picking themselves up off the floor to beat Salford 2-1 courtesy of Conor Wilkinson’s stoppage-time winner.The Saddlers have dropped several points from winning positions this season and a repeat looked on the cards when Salford skipper Ash Eastham cancelled out Kieran Phillips’ first-minute opener.However, summer signing W...Full Story »

Conor Wilkinson came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner as Walsall beat Salford 2-1 to ease away from the relegation zone.Kieran Phillips put the Saddlers ahead after 29 seconds but Ash Eastham levelled for Salford before Wilkinson struck five minutes into time added on.Phillips gave Walsall the perfect start as he raced 40 yards unchallenged before scuffing the ball past Tom King and...Full Story »

Walsall goalkeeper Jack Rose is set to make his first league appearance of the season in Saturday’s clash with Salford.Brighton loanee Carl Rushworth is away on international duty with England Under-21s so Rose is in line to deputise, having played in the midweek Papa John’s Trophy tie at Northampton.Midfielder Emmanuel Osadebe could start again after scoring his first goal of the se...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor could not hide his frustration after watching his side twice throw away the lead in a 2-2 draw with Walsall at St James Park.Tim Dieng gave Exeter a dream start, heading home inside five minutes, but Walsall deservedly drew level when George Miller scored from the spot after a clumsy Harry Kite foul.Dieng won Exeter a penalty, which Matt Jay missed, before Sam Nombe re...Full Story »

The ‘Matt Taylor derby’ ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw between Exeter and Walsall at St James Park.It was the first time the two teams had met in the EFL, led by managers with the same name since Bobby Campbells managed Fulham and Bristol Rovers in 1978.Exeter made a dream start with a goal inside five minutes. Pierce Sweeney delivered a superb cross to the back post and Tim Dieng...Full Story »

Exeter will be without Kyle Taylor for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two game at home to Walsall.Midfielder Taylor has tested positive for coronavirus and has begun a mandatory period of isolation.Grecians boss Matt Taylor revealed at his pre-match press conference that another player had been displaying symptoms of Covid-19, which could mean a further absentee.Defender Jack Sparkes remains on...Full Story »

Walsall will be without Liam Kinsella for the Sky Bet League Two match against Bristol Rovers as the midfielder is set for knee surgery.Kinsella limped off towards the end of the defeat at Newport last weekend, with scans showing the need for an operation, but he is not expected to be a long-term absentee.Joss Labadie continues to serve a three-match suspension following a red card against Bradf...Full Story »

Newport assistant manager Wayne Hatswell was delighted to see County’s decision to make wholesale changes pay dividends after James Clarke netted a late winner against Walsall.Exiles boss Michael Flynn made eight changes to the side that was beaten 1-0 by Northampton in midweek and was rewarded with a 2-1 victory.Mickey Demetriou put the hosts ahead early on but Matty Dolan missed the chan...Full Story »

James Clarke came back to haunt his old club as he headed home a late winner to earn Newport a 2-1 victory over Walsall at Rodney Parade.Signed in the summer by the Exiles, Clarke rose high to meet Cameron Norman’s pinpoint cross in the 87th minute and notch his first goal for his new club.Walsall goalkeeper Carl Rushworth saved a first-half penalty to keep his side in a game that looked l...Full Story »