Analysis of Colchester 2 Walsall 1

You don’t win any points for effort regardless of how hard you have worked.


Hackett delighted at Walsall draw

Delighted Stourbridge boss Gary Hackett has described the club’s FA Cup clash with Walsall as a “dream draw.”


Malone seeking chance to impress

Rookie Wolves left-back Scott Malone has set himself a two-month deadline to impress manager Mick McCarthy as he seeks a loan move.


Albion 0 Coventry 0

Albion had to settle for a point from a poor match at the Ricoh Arena.


Colchester 2 Walsall 1

Battling Walsall were left cursing their luck after they were left with nothing despite a gutsy performance at Colchester.


Draw knocks Albion off the top

Albion correspondent Steve Madeley reports from the Ricoh Arena as the Baggies are knocked off the top of the Championship with a goalless draw at Coventry.


Spot-kick sees Saddlers defeated

Walsall correspondent Nick Mashiter reports from the Weston Homes Community Stadium as the Saddlers are beaten by a penalty at Colchester.


Birmingham 2 Sunderland 1

Birmingham spoiled their former manager Steve Bruce’s return to St Andrew’s with a win over his Sunderland team.


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