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 Evans
Jackson Smith
George Barrett
Tommy Jackson

Defender

DefenderPldGYCRC
David Okagbue
Stephen Ward
Liam Gordon
Mat Sadler
Donervon Daniels
Priestley Farquharson
Joe Foulkes
Oisin McEntee
Harry Williams
Chris Hussey
Rollin Menayese
Shay Facey
Rio Sawyers
Emmanuel Adegboyega

Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Joe Riley
Stuart Sinclair
Tom Knowles
Brandon Comley
Danny Guthrie
Jack Earing
Jack Kiersey
Mitchell Candlin
Isaac Hutchinson
Ryan Stirk
Joe Willis
Cayden Bennett
Shay Willock
Jaiy Leydon
Charlie Wragg
Dylan Thomas
jack shaw

Strikers

StrikerPldGYCRC
Douglas James-Taylor
Josh Gordon
Jamille Matt
Aramide Oteh
Taylor Allen
Mo Faal
Ross Tierney
Jayden Reid
Marvellous Onabirekhanlen
Danny Johnson

Walsall Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming GameCompetionOpponentVenue
Sat 27 14:00BirminghamHome
Tue 30 19:00DroghedaAway
August
Sat 03 15:00Solihull MoorsAway
Sat 10 15:00League TwoMorecambeHome
Tue 13 19:45ExeterHome
Sat 17 15:00League TwoSwindonAway
Sat 24 12:30League TwoTranmereAway
Sat 31 15:00League TwoCheltenhamHome
September
Tue 03 19:45BirminghamAway
Sat 07 15:00League TwoMK DonsAway
Sat 14 15:00League TwoBradfordHome
Tue 17 19:00Fulham U21Home
Sat 21 15:00League TwoSalfordAway
Sat 28 12:30League TwoColchesterHome
October
Tue 01 19:45League TwoFleetwood TownHome
Sat 05 15:00League TwoChesterfieldAway
Sat 12 15:00League TwoBromleyHome
Sat 19 15:00League TwoGrimsbyAway
Tue 22 19:45League TwoCarlisleHome
Sat 26 15:00League TwoAccrington StanleyAway
November
Sat 09 15:00League TwoCreweHome
Tue 12 19:00ShrewsburyHome
Sat 16 15:00League TwoGillinghamHome
Sat 23 15:00League TwoAFC WimbledonAway
December
Tue 03 19:45League TwoNotts CountyHome
Sat 07 15:00League TwoPort ValeAway
Sat 14 15:00League TwoBarrowHome
Sat 21 15:00League TwoHarrogate TownAway
Thu 26 15:00League TwoDoncasterHome
Sun 29 15:00League TwoNewport CountyHome
January
Wed 01 15:00League TwoNotts CountyAway
Sat 04 15:00League TwoCheltenhamAway
Sat 11 15:00League TwoTranmereHome
Sat 18 15:00League TwoMK DonsHome
Sat 25 15:00League TwoBradfordAway
Tue 28 19:45League TwoFleetwood TownAway
February
Sat 01 15:00League TwoSalfordHome
Sat 08 15:00League TwoColchesterAway
Sat 15 15:00League TwoChesterfieldHome
Sat 22 15:00League TwoMorecambeAway
March
Sat 01 15:00League TwoSwindonHome
Tue 04 19:45League TwoCarlisleAway
Sat 08 15:00League TwoGrimsbyHome
Sat 15 15:00League TwoBromleyAway
Sat 22 15:00League TwoGillinghamAway
Sat 29 15:00League TwoAFC WimbledonHome
April
Tue 01 19:45League TwoDoncasterAway
Sat 05 15:00League TwoPort ValeHome
Sat 12 15:00League TwoBarrowAway
Fri 18 15:00League TwoHarrogate TownHome
Mon 21 15:00League TwoNewport CountyAway
Sat 26 15:00League TwoAccrington StanleyHome
May
Sat 03 15:00League TwoCreweAway

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

HonourPositionYear
League Division FourChampion1959-60
League Division ThreeRunner-up1960-61
League Division FourRunner-up1979-80
League Division 3Runner-up1994-95
League Division 2Runner-up1998-99
League TwoChampion2006-07
Football League TrophyRunner-up2014-15

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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