Walsall boss Matthew Taylor believes the Saddlers will benefit from being George Miller’s last-chance saloon after the loan striker marked his home debut with a brace in a 3-1 win over Mansfield.The former Bury forward’s career has stalled since moves to Championship sides Middlesbrough and Barnsley – and he left the Tykes to join Walsall on loan on transfer deadline day.Miller...Full Story »

George Miller scored twice on his home debut as Walsall cruised to a 3-1 victory that sent Mansfield crashing to a fifth successive defeat.Miller, a deadline day loan arrival from Barnsley, brushed off Stags defenders to score at the start of each half, while Ash Taylor also netted for the Saddlers before Danny Johnson’s late response.Walsall led after just six minutes, Miller outmuscling ...Full Story »

Walsall will be without captain Joss Labadie for the visit of Mansfield due to suspension.The experienced midfielder was sent off in the first half of his side’s 1-1 draw with Bradford last weekend for a dangerous tackle on Gareth Evans.Fellow midfielder Rory Holden remains absent for the foreseeable future due to a long-standing knee injury.Striker Conor Wilkinson is also facing a spell o...Full Story »

Bradford manager Derek Adams was frustrated his side could not break down the 10 men of Walsall in their 1-1 home draw in League Two.Bradford’s dominant first-half display paid dividends when Elliot Watt rifled in from 20 yards.But Jack Earing turned in an equaliser and despite the Saddlers having Joss Labadie sent off just before half-time, the Bantams failed to find a winner.Adams said: ...Full Story »

Bradford’s unbeaten home run continued but they were left frustrated after a first-half equaliser from Jack Earing earned 10-man Walsall a 1-1 draw at the Utilita Energy Stadium.The first 15 minutes provided a tightly contested affair between two clubs at contrasting ends of the table but it was City who drew first blood through Elliot Watt.A neat one-two between Callum Cooke and Alex Gill...Full Story »

Conor Wilkinson’s early strike earned Matthew Taylor his first managerial win as Walsall broke their duck by beating Stevenage 1-0.The winner came just five minutes in, Wilkinson outmuscling Ben Coker before racing into the area and, after feigning to curl into the far post, drilling inside Sacha Bastien’s near post instead.Walsall had chances to double their advantage but Jack Earin...Full Story »

Walsall boss Matt Taylor could choose to shuffle his pack as his side go in search of their first win of the season against Stevenage.Emmanuel Osadebe and Manny Monthe both came off the bench in last weekend’s 2-0 Sky Bet League Two defeat at Hartlepool and are available should Taylor opt to make changes.It remains to be seen whether Joss Labadie (quad) will return to the squad after he mi...Full Story »

Mark Cullen is expected to return to Hartlepool’s squad for the home clash against Walsall.Striker Cullen, who has been restricted to substitute appearances since joining the club as he nursed a pre-season hamstring injury, has recovered from illness and is back in contention.Teenage forward Will Goodwin, on loan from Stoke, impressed on his first start at Barrow last weekend, scoring Pool...Full Story »

Alfie Beestin’s stoppage-time equaliser denied Matthew Taylor a first win in senior management as Scunthorpe salvaged a 1-1 draw at Walsall.Midfielder Beestin drilled home after Zak Mills failed to clear Tom Pugh’s cross a minute into injury time to cancel out Kieran Phillips’ opener for Walsall.Scunthorpe had begun well as Jai Rowe headed wastefully wide from George Taft&rsquo...Full Story »

Walsall’s Rory Holden is not expected to be available for their Sky Bet League Two game against Scunthorpe.The midfielder has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee problem, according to the Express and Star.Defender Hayden White also looks likely to miss out for the home side because of injury.The 26-year-old has not featured in any of Walsall’s games so far this season.Scun...Full Story »

Rory Holden could return for Walsall when they take on Forest Green.The playmaker has been out with injury but was able to train with the rest of the team this week.Joss Labadie could be a doubt for the Saddlers after limping off during their midweek defeat to Doncaster in the Carabao Cup.Hayden White is not expected to feature as he recovers from injury.Baily Cargill could be up for selection f...Full Story »

Matt Taylor is looking for his first win as Walsall manager as his side host Doncaster in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Taylor did not risk Rory Holden in Saturday’s loss at Tranmere due to an injury suffered in pre-season and the playmaker will again be checked.Midfielder Alfie Bates, an unused substitute at the weekend after overcoming a knock, will hope for some minutes.Defender Ro...Full Story »

Micky Mellon begins his second spell as Tranmere manager with an opening-day Sky Bet League Two fixture against Walsall at Prenton Park.Mellon left his role with cinch Premiership outfit Dundee United at the end of last season before rejoining Tranmere, where he guided the club to back-to-back promotions during his first stint in charge.The Scot has bolstered a squad which reached the League Two...Full Story »

Carlisle played out a 0-0 draw with Walsall to finish 10th in Sky Bet League Two.This latest stalemate was Carlisle’s sixth draw in their final eight games.Chris Beech’s Cumbrians lost just one of their last 11 fixtures but are left to rue a dreadful run of results in February and March.Keeper Jack Rose stood between Carlisle and a first-half lead. He kept out a close-range Jack Arme...Full Story »

Carlisle are likely to be without a host of first-teamers for the visit of Walsall.Strikers Offrande Zanzala (hamstring) and Ethan Walker (back) both needed to be substituted after picking up injuries in last week’s win at Leyton Orient and are major doubts.Defender Rhys Bennett is set to miss out due to a lingering knee complaint, while Rod McDonald has been battling a dead leg.Top-scorer...Full Story »

Walsall are expected to be without Rory Holden for the visit of Morecambe.The forward has missed the last three games with a knee injury as the Saddlers secured their place in Sky Bet League Two.Alfie Bates is pushing for his first start since the beginning of April, while defender Dan Scarr is back following a calf problem.The Saddlers’ 2-0 win at Scunthorpe was just their third victory i...Full Story »