If you’re planning to travel to support your favorite team in Walsall, you’ll want to experience the lively atmosphere at the Walsall Football Club.
Our comprehensive guide to the Bank’s Stadium away fans offers all the necessary information for away fans, such as where supporters usually gather before and after games in the area surrounding the stadium, and which pubs, restaurants, and cafes are friendly to visiting fans.
Walsall FC is a professional football club that competes in the League Two. The team is currently managed by Michael Flynn and has a rich footballing history that we cover in our guide, along with details on the current squad, upcoming fixtures, and recent results.
Contents
- Walsall Registered Squad
- Goal Keepers
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Strikers
- Walsall Upcoming Fixtures
- Walsall Previous Results
- Popular Questions
- When was Walsall Football Club founded?
- Who are some notable players who started their careers at Walsall Football Club?
- What is the highest level that Walsall Football Club has reached in its history?
- Manager History
- Walsall Trophies
- Summary
- Other English League Two Teams
Walsall Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Walsall 2023:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Evans | 20 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jackson Smith | 4 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Barrett | – | – | – | – |
| Tommy Jackson | – | – | – | – |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Okagbue | 7 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Ward | – | – | – | – |
| Liam Gordon | 17 (2) | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat Sadler | – | – | – | – |
| Donervon Daniels | 21 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Priestley Farquharson | 5 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joe Foulkes | 9 (2) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oisin McEntee | 21 (0) | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Harry Williams | 11 (4) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zak Mills | – | – | – | – |
| Tom Leak | – | – | – | – |
| Chris Hussey | 6 (0) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Shay Facey | – | – | – | – |
| Rollin Menayese | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Callum Cockerill-Mollett | – | – | – | – |
| Rio Sawyers | – | – | – | – |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Sinclair | – | – | – | – |
| Joe Riley | 12 (6) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tom Knowles | 14 (3) | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Brandon Comley | 6 (4) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Danny Guthrie | – | – | – | – |
| Jack Earing | – | – | – | – |
| Jack Kiersey | – | – | – | – |
| Mitchell Candlin | – | – | – | – |
| Flynn Clarke | – | – | – | – |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 21 (2) | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Stirk | 23 (0) | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Ronan Maher | 3 (2) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Willis | – | – | – | – |
| Cayden Bennett | – | – | – | – |
| Shay Willock | – | – | – | – |
| Jaiy Leydon | – | – | – | – |
| Charlie Wragg | – | – | – | – |
| Harvey Griffiths | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| jack shaw | – | – | – | – |
| Dylan Thomas | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Strikers
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Williams | – | – | – | – |
| Freddie Draper | 16 (0) | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Douglas James-Taylor | 5 (6) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamille Matt | 3 (14) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aramide Oteh | 5 (8) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Taylor Allen | 10 (3) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jonas Mukuna | – | – | – | – |
| Ross Tierney | 13 (3) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Adan George | – | – | – | – |
| Jayden Reid | – | – | – | – |
| Marvellous Onabirekhanlen | – | – | – | – |
| Danny Johnson | 10 (8) | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Walsall Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 02 12:30 | Alfreton Town | Away | |
| Sat 09 15:00 | League Two | Notts County | Away |
| Sat 16 15:00 | League Two | Tranmere | Home |
| Sat 23 15:00 | League Two | Accrington Stanley | Away |
| Tue 26 15:00 | League Two | Crewe | Home |
| Fri 29 19:45 | League Two | Wrexham | Home |
| January | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | League Two | Grimsby | Away |
| Sat 06 15:00 | League Two | Morecambe | Home |
| Sat 13 15:00 | League Two | Stockport | Away |
| Sat 20 15:00 | League Two | Accrington Stanley | Home |
| Sat 27 15:00 | League Two | Sutton Utd | Home |
| February | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | League Two | Gillingham | Away |
| Sat 10 15:00 | League Two | Newport County | Home |
| Tue 13 19:45 | League Two | Crawley Town | Away |
| Sat 17 15:00 | League Two | Mansfield | Home |
| Sat 24 15:00 | League Two | Harrogate Town | Away |
| March | |||
| Sat 02 15:00 | League Two | Doncaster | Home |
| Sat 09 15:00 | League Two | Forest Green | Away |
| Tue 12 19:45 | League Two | Barrow | Home |
| Sat 16 15:00 | League Two | Colchester | Away |
| Sat 23 15:00 | League Two | Swindon | Home |
| Fri 29 15:00 | League Two | MK Dons | Away |
| April | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | League Two | Salford | Home |
| Sat 06 15:00 | League Two | Tranmere | Away |
| Sat 13 15:00 | League Two | Notts County | Home |
| Sat 20 15:00 | League Two | Bradford | Home |
| Sat 27 15:00 | League Two | AFC Wimbledon | Away |
Walsall Previous Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2023 | Morecambe v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Two |
| 08 Aug 2023 | Blackburn Rovers v Walsall | L | 4-3 | League Cup |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Walsall v Stockport County | W | 2-1 | League Two |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Wrexham v Walsall | L | 4-2 | League Two |
| 19 Aug 2023 | Crewe Alexandra v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Two |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Walsall v Brighton and Hove Albion Academy | L | 2-3 | Football League Trophy |
| 26 Aug 2023 | Walsall v Grimsby Town | D | 1-1 | League Two |
| 02 Sep 2023 | Walsall v Colchester United | W | 1-0 | League Two |
| 09 Sep 2023 | Salford City v Walsall | W | 1-2 | League Two |
| 16 Sep 2023 | Swindon Town v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Two |
| 23 Sep 2023 | Walsall v AFC Wimbledon | L | 1-3 | League Two |
| 30 Sep 2023 | Bradford City v Walsall | W | 1-3 | League Two |
| 03 Oct 2023 | Walsall v Milton Keynes Dons | D | 0-0 | League Two |
| 07 Oct 2023 | Sutton United v Walsall | L | 4-0 | League Two |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Walsall v Forest Green Rovers | D | 1-1 | Football League Trophy |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Walsall v Gillingham | W | 4-1 | League Two |
| 20 Oct 2023 | Newport County v Walsall | D | 3-3 | League Two |
| 24 Oct 2023 | Walsall v Crawley Town | D | 1-1 | League Two |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Mansfield Town v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Two |
| 03 Nov 2023 | Sheppey United v Walsall | W | 1-4 | FA Cup |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Walsall v Harrogate Town | L | 0-1 | League Two |
| 14 Nov 2023 | Shrewsbury Town v Walsall | L | 3-2 | Football League Trophy |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Walsall v Forest Green Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Two |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Barrow v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Two |
Popular Questions
When was Walsall Football Club founded?
Walsall Football Club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts.
Who are some notable players who started their careers at Walsall Football Club?
Some notable players who started their careers at Walsall include Troy Deeney, who went on to play for Watford in the Premier League, and Scott Dann, who played for Crystal Palace and Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League.
What is the highest level that Walsall Football Club has reached in its history?
The highest level that Walsall has reached in its history is the First Division, which they achieved in 2002. However, they were relegated back to the second tier after just one season.
Manager History
| Period | Manager | Country | born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/04/2023 – 30/06/2024 | Mat Sadler | England | 26/02/1985 |
| 15/02/2022 – 19/04/2023 | Michael Flynn | Wales | 17/10/1980 |
| 10/02/2022 – 14/02/2022 | Neil McDonald | England | 02/11/1965 |
| 01/07/2021 – 09/02/2022 | Matthew Taylor | England | 27/11/1981 |
| 15/02/2021 – 30/06/2021 | Brian Dutton | England | 12/04/1985 |
| 01/07/2019 – 14/02/2021 | Darrell Clarke | England | 16/12/1977 |
| 08/04/2019 – 30/06/2019 | Martin O’Connor | England | 10/12/1967 |
| 16/03/2018 – 06/04/2019 | Dean Keates | England | 30/06/1978 |
| 07/03/2016 – 12/03/2018 | Jonathan Whitney | England | 23/12/1970 |
| 18/12/2015 – 06/03/2016 | Sean O’Driscoll | Ireland | 01/07/1957 |
| 01/12/2015 – 17/12/2015 | John Ward | England | 07/04/1951 |
| 04/01/2011 – 30/11/2015 | Dean Smith | England | 19/03/1971 |
| 20/01/2009 – 04/01/2011 | Chris Hutchings | England | 05/07/1957 |
| 11/01/2009 – 19/01/2009 | John Schofield | England | 16/05/1965 |
| 22/04/2008 – 10/01/2009 | Jimmy Mullen | England | 08/11/1952 |
| 01/05/2006 – 22/04/2008 | Richard Money | England | 13/10/1955 |
| 23/04/2006 – 02/05/2006 | Mark Kinsella | Ireland | 12/08/1972 |
| 25/02/2006 – 22/04/2006 | Kevan Broadhurst | England | 03/06/1959 |
| 11/02/2006 – 18/02/2006 | Mick Halsall | England | 21/07/1961 |
| 17/04/2004 – 06/02/2006 | Paul Merson | England | 20/03/1968 |
| 24/01/2002 – 16/04/2004 | Colin Lee | England | 12/06/1956 |
| 06/05/1998 – 22/01/2002 | Ray Graydon | England | 21/07/1947 |
| 25/06/1997 – 05/05/1998 | Jan Sørensen | Denmark | 14/05/1955 |
| 01/08/1994 – 30/06/1997 | Chris Nicholl | Northern Ireland | 12/10/1946 |
| 01/07/1990 – 30/06/1994 | Kenny Hibbitt | England | 03/01/1951 |
| 01/01/1989 – 30/06/1990 | John Barnwell | England | 24/12/1938 |
| 01/07/1982 – 01/08/1986 | Alan Buckley | England | 20/04/1951 |
| 27/06/1979 – 01/01/1982 | Alan Buckley | England | 20/04/1951 |
| 01/03/1977 – 31/08/1978 | Dave MacKay | Scotland | 14/11/1934 |
| 01/07/1974 – 30/06/1977 | Doug Fraser | Scotland | 08/12/1941 |
| 01/07/1973 – 31/12/1973 | Ronnie Allen | England | 15/01/1929 |
| 01/07/1969 – 30/06/1972 | Billy Moore | England | 00/00/1913 |
| 01/03/1968 – 31/05/1968 | Dick Graham | England | 06/05/1922 |
| 01/10/1964 – 28/02/1968 | Ray Shaw | England | 18/05/1913 |
| 01/07/1957 – 30/06/1964 | Billy Moore | England | 00/00/1913 |
| 01/07/1953 – 30/06/1955 | Frank Buckley | England | 03/10/1882 |
| 01/07/1944 – 30/06/1951 | Harry Hibbs | England | 27/05/1906 |
| 01/07/1934 – 31/12/1937 | Andy Wilson | Scotland | 14/02/1896 |
| 01/07/1930 – 30/06/1932 | Peter O’Rourke | Scotland | 22/09/1874 |
| 01/02/1926 – 31/01/1927 | David Ashworth | Ireland | 02/06/1867 |
Walsall Trophies
| Honour | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| League Division Four | Champion | 1959-60 |
| League Division Three | Runner-up | 1960-61 |
| League Division Four | Runner-up | 1979-80 |
| League Division 3 | Runner-up | 1994-95 |
| League Division 2 | Runner-up | 1998-99 |
| League Two | Champion | 2006-07 |
| Football League Trophy | Runner-up | 2014-15 |
Summary
Walsall Football Club is a professional football club based in Walsall, West Midlands, England. Founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, the club joined the Football League in 1892 and has played in various local and national leagues since then.
Walsall has a loyal fan base and a reputation for developing young talent, with players such as Troy Deeney and Scott Dann going on to play in the Premier League after starting their careers at the club.
The team has mostly played in League One and League Two in recent years, with their highest level reached being the First Division in 2002.
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