Walsall

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.

Walsall Registered Squad

Here is a list of the registered squad for Walsall 2024:

Goal Keepers

GoalkeeperPldGYCRC
Owen Evans23 (0)031
Jackson Smith22 (2)020
George Barrett
Tommy Jackson

Defender

DefenderPldGYCRC
David Okagbue26 (1)141
Stephen Ward
Liam Gordon38 (2)260
Mat Sadler
Donervon Daniels35 (0)130
Priestley Farquharson20 (0)130
Joe Foulkes11 (6)020
Oisin McEntee27 (0)680
Harry Williams11 (5)020
Chris Hussey6 (0)111
Rollin Menayese2 (1)100
Shay Facey
Rio Sawyers
Emmanuel Adegboyega7 (2)310

Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Joe Riley12 (7)020
Stuart Sinclair
Tom Knowles34 (3)2131
Brandon Comley27 (4)080
Danny Guthrie
Jack Earing13 (5)320
Jack Kiersey
Mitchell Candlin
Isaac Hutchinson39 (4)1370
Ryan Stirk30 (5)250
Joe Willis
Cayden Bennett
Shay Willock
Jaiy Leydon
Charlie Wragg
Dylan Thomas0 (2)000
jack shaw

Strikers

StrikerPldGYCRC
Douglas James-Taylor10 (15)320
Josh Gordon11 (2)130
Jamille Matt14 (18)430
Aramide Oteh5 (9)210
Taylor Allen17 (7)221
Mo Faal5 (7)210
Ross Tierney17 (12)320
Jayden Reid
Marvellous Onabirekhanlen
Danny Johnson12 (9)520

Walsall Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming GameCompetionOpponentVenue
Fri 29 15:00League TwoMK DonsAway
April
Mon 01 15:00League TwoSalfordHome
Sat 06 15:00League TwoTranmereAway
Tue 09 19:45League TwoDoncasterAway
Sat 13 15:00League TwoNotts CountyHome
Tue 16 19:45League TwoSwindonHome
Sat 20 15:00League TwoBradfordHome
Sat 27 15:00League TwoAFC WimbledonAway

Walsall Previous Results

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

PeriodManagerCountryborn
20/04/2023 – 30/06/2024Mat SadlerEngland26/02/1985
15/02/2022 – 19/04/2023Michael FlynnWales17/10/1980
10/02/2022 – 14/02/2022Neil McDonaldEngland02/11/1965
01/07/2021 – 09/02/2022Matthew TaylorEngland27/11/1981
15/02/2021 – 30/06/2021Brian DuttonEngland12/04/1985
01/07/2019 – 14/02/2021Darrell ClarkeEngland16/12/1977
08/04/2019 – 30/06/2019Martin O’ConnorEngland10/12/1967
16/03/2018 – 06/04/2019Dean KeatesEngland30/06/1978
07/03/2016 – 12/03/2018Jonathan WhitneyEngland23/12/1970
18/12/2015 – 06/03/2016Sean O’DriscollIreland01/07/1957
01/12/2015 – 17/12/2015John WardEngland07/04/1951
04/01/2011 – 30/11/2015Dean SmithEngland19/03/1971
20/01/2009 – 04/01/2011Chris HutchingsEngland05/07/1957
11/01/2009 – 19/01/2009John SchofieldEngland16/05/1965
22/04/2008 – 10/01/2009Jimmy MullenEngland08/11/1952
01/05/2006 – 22/04/2008Richard MoneyEngland13/10/1955
23/04/2006 – 02/05/2006Mark KinsellaIreland12/08/1972
25/02/2006 – 22/04/2006Kevan BroadhurstEngland03/06/1959
11/02/2006 – 18/02/2006Mick HalsallEngland21/07/1961
17/04/2004 – 06/02/2006Paul MersonEngland20/03/1968
24/01/2002 – 16/04/2004Colin LeeEngland12/06/1956
06/05/1998 – 22/01/2002Ray GraydonEngland21/07/1947
25/06/1997 – 05/05/1998Jan SørensenDenmark14/05/1955
01/08/1994 – 30/06/1997Chris NichollNorthern Ireland12/10/1946
01/07/1990 – 30/06/1994Kenny HibbittEngland03/01/1951
01/01/1989 – 30/06/1990John BarnwellEngland24/12/1938
01/07/1982 – 01/08/1986Alan BuckleyEngland20/04/1951
27/06/1979 – 01/01/1982Alan BuckleyEngland20/04/1951
01/03/1977 – 31/08/1978Dave MacKayScotland14/11/1934
01/07/1974 – 30/06/1977Doug FraserScotland08/12/1941
01/07/1973 – 31/12/1973Ronnie AllenEngland15/01/1929
01/07/1969 – 30/06/1972Billy MooreEngland00/00/1913
01/03/1968 – 31/05/1968Dick GrahamEngland06/05/1922
01/10/1964 – 28/02/1968Ray ShawEngland18/05/1913
01/07/1957 – 30/06/1964Billy MooreEngland00/00/1913
01/07/1953 – 30/06/1955Frank BuckleyEngland03/10/1882
01/07/1944 – 30/06/1951Harry HibbsEngland27/05/1906
01/07/1934 – 31/12/1937Andy WilsonScotland14/02/1896
01/07/1930 – 30/06/1932Peter O’RourkeScotland22/09/1874
01/02/1926 – 31/01/1927David AshworthIreland02/06/1867

Walsall Trophies

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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