Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens believes his side are over their recent blip after storming back to earn a draw at Walsall that moved them eight points clear at the top of Sky Bet League Two.Orient won just once in seven games between Boxing Day and the end of January but have now taken seven points from their last nine.After falling behind at Walsall, they totally dominated the second half, w...Full Story »

Both managers were happy to settle for a point after Northampton and Walsall played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Sixfields.The home side edged a scrappy first half before Walsall turned the tables in the second, but goalmouth action was at a premium throughout.Tom Knowles poked Walsall’s best chance wide of the target just after half-time, while Northampton had to wait until the final min...Full Story »

Relieved Salford boss Neil Wood urged his players to “keep their foot on the gas” after they ground out a hard-earned 1-0 win at home to Walsall.Matt Smith’s early goal proved the difference as the Ammies edged closer to the automatic promotion places.Wood said: “That’s a really important three points. It keeps us in a really handy position in the table.“It wa...Full Story »

Salford edged closer to the automatic promotion places thanks to a 1-0 win against Walsall.Veteran striker Matt Smith’s early goal secured the Ammies’ third win in five games, while the mid-table Saddlers lost their first away game since October.Salford had already seen Ethan Galbraith go close before they struck after five minutes.Smith rose highest to nod home Ibou Touray’s c...Full Story »

Kelechi Iheanacho was Leicester’s FA Cup saviour again as the Foxes squeezed past Walsall.The substitute’s deflected strike clinched a 1-0 win to send the visitors into the fifth round and spare Youri Tielemans’ blushes.The skipper missed a second-half penalty before Iheanacho ended the Saddlers’ stubborn resistance.Iheanacho, who also scored the winner in the 1-0 third-r...Full Story »

Tranmere and Walsall shared the spoils after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Prenton Park.The home side had the better of things in the first half with Kieron Morris and Tom Davies coming closest to breaking the deadlock.It was a similar story after the break as Rovers continued to have the majority of the ball though were unable to convert their dominance into goalscoring opportunities.But, somewhat ...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn was “over the moon” after being drawn against Leicester in the FA Cup fourth round following a dramatic 2-1 win over Stockport.Substitute Andy Williams sealed Walsall’s passage when he slotted home a 95th-minute winner from the penalty spot to knock out their League Two rivals.On hearing the news the Saddlers will host Premier League outfit Leicest...Full Story »

Substitute Andy Williams slotted home a 95th-minute penalty to earn Walsall a dramatic 2-1 FA Cup victory at League Two rivals Stockport.Williams scored after Liam Kinsella had been fouled by Paddy Madden, securing the Saddlers a place in the fourth round for the first time in seven years.Danny Johnson had opened the scoring for the visitors in the second half only for Madden to level late befor...Full Story »

Douglas James-Taylor’s maiden English Football League goal and Liam Kinsella’s first for more than seven years earned Walsall a 2-1 win over League Two play-off rivals Mansfield.Stoke loanee James-Taylor’s finish on the turn and Kinsella’s header gave the Saddlers a sixth victory in eight league games despite Rhys Oates’ late consolation.Mansfield created the best e...Full Story »

Stockport handed Walsall a first defeat in 10 games as Kyle Wootton’s double earned the Hatters a 2-0 win in a battle of Sky Bet League Two’s form sides.County were the better side throughout and Will Collar threatened twice early on but Walsall goalkeeper Owen Evans produced two flying saves to foil his glancing header and fierce 25-yarder.The visitors led in the 33rd minute as Woot...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn hailed his players’ character after a dramatic 2-1 stoppage-time victory at Swindon.Manny Monthe’s late winner helped the Saddlers extend their unbeaten run to nine games.Flynn said: “I don’t care when we score as long as they keep coming, but it is testament to the lads.“They keep going and keep believing, dig deep, and throw our bodie...Full Story »

Walsall extended their unbeaten run to nine matches as Manny Monthe’s stoppage-time winner earned them a 2-1 triumph at Swindon.Walsall had the first real shot of a game lacking quality at both ends in the first half, as a free-kick from deep bounced off the chest of Louis Reed to the feet of Danny Johnson, but he blazed the chance well over.Swindon took the lead in the 33rd minute as Rona...Full Story »

Walsall struck twice in the second half to see off Doncaster 2-0 and maintain their impressive run of form.Goals from strikers Tom Knowles and Danny Johnson ensured the visitors made it 13 points from their last five League Two games and moved within a point of the play-off places.The pair combined to nearly put Walsall in front after 19 minutes, but Knowles’ flick at the near post from a ...Full Story »

Doncaster welcome back three players for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Walsall on Friday.Tommy Rowe, Joseph Olowu and Reo Griffiths have all missed large chunks of the season through injury but have trained well since Rovers’ last match a fortnight ago.Luke Molyneux will not be ready after picking up a knee injury at Colchester last time out but should return before the end of the mo...Full Story »

Substitutes Andy Williams and Douglas James-Taylor struck late on to earn Walsall a dramatic 2-1 FA Cup victory over Carlisle and a potential money-spinning third round tie.A first-half Ryan Edmondson goal looked to have steered the Cumbrians through but Williams equalised on 88 minutes and James-Taylor bagged the winner deep in added time.There was little to choose between the League Two rivals...Full Story »

Walsall striker Conor Wilkinson has made a welcome return to training ahead of the FA Cup second-round tie against Carlisle but is unlikely to be rushed back into action.Wilkinson has been out since April after needing knee surgery but has been stepping up his recovery and joined in with the first team earlier this week.Midfielder Jack Earing could come into contention for the cup tie having aga...Full Story »

Danny Johnson scored a stoppage-time winner to give Walsall a 2-1 victory over 10-man Crawley.Goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe’s heroics looked set to earn Town a point, despite Ludwig Francillette’s 39th-minute dismissal.But Johnson spun in the six-yard box to fire his 10th league goal of the season into the roof of the net and end Crawley’s unbeaten league run under caretaker Lewis...Full Story »

Jack Earing could start for Walsall when they host Crawley.The midfielder came off the bench in last weekend’s goalless draw at Carlisle having been out injured since September.Joss Labadie and Joe Riley have begun light training following their long-term injuries.But boss Michael Flynn does not expect to see either back in action this side of Christmas.Crawley are still without the servic...Full Story »

Michael Flynn admitted neither side deserved to win after Walsall made it three games unbeaten with a goalless draw at Carlisle.The home side had the better of the early exchanges with Jack Armer, Callum Guy and Taylor Charters all having decent opportunities to break the deadlock in a first half that saw few clear-cut chances.But the visitors, who have only won once on the road this season, cam...Full Story »

Carlisle have Jon Mellish back as they look to tighten up their defence for the visit of Walsall.Mellish served a one-game ban in midweek and his presence was missed in a 3-3 draw at Harrogate.Boss Paul Simpson has options up front, with Jack Stretton fit again after an ankle injury to vie for a recall.Joel Senior, Jamie Devitt and Brennan Dickenson remain out.Walsall are likely to stick to a tr...Full Story »