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Walsall take on League Two leaders Salford City at Bescot this evening.

Live LIVE: Walsall 0-0 Salford - Unbeaten Saddlers take on league leaders
Live coverage of the Saddlers’ clash against League Two leaders Salford City at Bescot.
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Walsall head coach Lee Grant

Team news as Walsall make four changes vs Salford

Aston Villa loanee Alejandro Garnacho.

Alejandro Garnacho 'progressing' despite latest Aston Villa omission

Walsall head coach Lee Grant.

‘Best team in the league’ – Lee Grant on Walsall’s Salford test

In-form Tai Sodje celebrates Walsall's latest victory with his teammates.

Walsall can lay down a 'significant marker' in Salford City clash

Aaron Pressley has scored eight goals for Walsall in all competitions this term.

Pressley on 'starting from zero' approach behind Walsall hot streak

Vanlyson Silva scored twice in Halesowen's 4-0 win at Evesham.

Non-league round-up: Kidderminster lose again, as Hednesford win

Nicolas Jackson celebrates his match-winner against Man City.

PlusAnalysis The Verdict: Jackson is riding the crest of a wave - and so are Villa

Nicolas Jackson celebrates his opening goal for Aston Villa.

'Demanding' - Unai Emery on Nicolas Jackson after Aston Villa brace

Villa boss Unai Emery during their win against Man City.

Emery: Villa 'getting closer' to levels expected after Man City win

Nicolas Jackson was the star man as Aston Villa beat Manchester City.

Aston Villa player ratings: One 9 and two 8s in Man City victory

Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Aston Villa in their 2-1 victory over Manchester City.

Talking points: Nicolas Jackson brace in statement win for Aston Villa
The key talking points from Villa’s 2-1 victory against Manchester City.
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Nicolas Jackson bagged a brace for Villa.

Aston Villa 2-1 Man City: Nicolas Jackson brace ends City's 100% start

Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Villa in their win over Man City.

Live Live: Aston Villa 2-1 Man City - as it happened

Johan Manzambi starts for Villa.

Team news: Aston Villa's Johan Manzambi starts against Man City

Walsall striker Aaron Pressley has plundered eight goals in all competitions this term.

Analysis The numbers behind Aaron Pressley's transformation at Walsall

Walsall’s home fixture against Crawley Town has been rearranged.

Walsall details revealed for rearranged Crawley fixture

Bescot Beat.

Bescot Beat - S8 E3: The unbeaten start continues

Russell Penn departed Halesowen by ‘mutual consent’ this week. (Kieren Griffin Photography)

Kidderminster target revival as Halesowen begin life after Penn

Walsall head coach Lee Grant celebrates their win over Oldham on Tuesday.

Plus Why Walsall look better equipped to go the distance under Lee Grant George Bennett

Walsall head coach Lee Grant.

Lee Grant on 'significant' Walsall win and Swindon officials apology

Walsall winger Courtney Clarke has six caps for Jamaica, scoring one and setting up one more.

‘Show why I’m Courtney Clarke’ – Walsall star on Jamaica breakthrough

Walsall goal scorers Aaron Pressley (left) and Tai Sodje (right) celebrate after their win over Oldham.

Plus Walsall debrief: Saddlers stand alone as EFL’s last unbeaten team
The key talking points from the Saddlers’ midweek victory over Oldham at Bescot.
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Walsall reporter George Bennett.

George Bennett's video verdict on Walsall' win over Oldham

Walsall head coach Lee Grant celebrates their victory over Oldham at full-time.

Lee Grant hails Walsall strike force after Oldham win

Pressley extended his season tally to eight from the spot - equalling a career record for the Scotsman.

Plus Walsall player ratings: One 9 and one 8 in Oldham victory

Walsall host Oldham Athletic at Bescot this evening.

Live Live: Walsall 3-0 Oldham - as it happened

Walsall extended their unbeaten league start with a 3-0 win over Oldham.

Walsall 3-0 Oldham: Unbeaten Saddlers return to winning ways

Walsall defender James Furlong.

Team news as James Furlong makes first league start amid 4 changes

Oldham Athletic boss Micky Mellon.

Oldham discover their attacking groove ahead of Walsall trip

Walsall head coach Lee Grant.

Walsall urged to channel frustration in the 'right way' against Oldham

Walsall defender Rico Browne joined Woking on loan until January.

'Best course of action' - Grant addresses Browne's Walsall loan exit

Declan Skura was switched to centre-back at half-time.

'Hated it' - Lee Grant on Walsall's half-time switch in Swindon draw

Walsall had to settle for a third successive draw at Swindon.

Plus Unbeaten Walsall deserve credit, but draws are taking their toll George Bennett

Walsall head coach Lee Grant

Grant makes 'best performance' claim after Walsall's draw at Swindon

Tai Sodje celebrates his goal for Walsall.

Talking points: Tai Sodje, officiating nightmare and set piece concern

Tai Sodje scored his first league goal for Walsall in their draw at Swindon.

Walsall player ratings: One 8 and four 7s in Swindon draw

Walsall head coach Lee Grant

Lee Grant hits out at officials after Walsall's draw at Swindon

Walsall visit Swindon Town in League Two this afternoon.

Live Swindon 1-1 Walsall - as it happened

Tai Sodje celebrates his equalising goal for Walsall.

Swindon 1-1 Walsall: Tai Sodje salvages a third successive draw

Walsall striker Tai Sodje scored his first two goals for the club in midweek, and starts against Swindon.

Team news: Sodje starts as Walsall make 2 changes for Swindon clash

Walsall defender Rico Browne.

Breaking Walsall defender joins Woking on loan

Walsall loan midfielder Isaac Moore.

Isaac Moore hails 'outstanding' difference for Walsall this season

Walsall youngster Will Etheridge.

'Constantly evolving' - Grant outlines Walsall plans for Etheridge

Walsall pair Tai Sodje (left) and Sven Sprangler (right).

Walsall predicted XI: Sodje call and right-back quandary

Swindon boss Ian Holloway.

Swindon Town are in a slump - can Walsall compound their misery?

Walsall left-back James Furlong.

'Here to challenge' - Walsall embrace Furlong competition at left-back

Walsall boss Lee Grant.

Grant: Walsall to keep Swindon 'guessing' with attacking 'flexibility'

Walsall head coach Lee Grant

'Couldn't lace his boots' - Walsall refuse to underestimate Swindon

Walsall full-back Roman Dixon.

Walsall injury round-up as Roman Dixon continues road to recovery

Walsall reporter George Bennett.

Lee Grant press conference: Swindon, selection headaches and Tai Sodje

Wombourne All Stars Red Lion continue winning start.

Wombourne All Stars maintain winning start in Division One

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