Bristol Rovers 0 Walsall 1

Richard Taundry's first ever goal and Clayton Ince's penalty save ended Walsall's winless streak against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Ground.

Taundry fired the visitors into a first half lead, before Ince saved Jeff Hughes' after the break and kept out Paul Heffernan follow up.

It was the Saddlers' first win in nine outings and a deserved one, as they demonstrated impressive battling qualities against their average hosts.

Alex Nicholls was handed his first start since October, as Darren Byfield dropped to the bench.

Rovers started well and Ince saved from Wayne Brown but the Saddlers forced their way back.

Dwayne Mattis tested Mikkel Andersen, just before Taundry swept home from 16 yards after Nicholls' shot deflected to him.

Mark Wright was off target twice straight after the break before Ince took centre stage in the 81st minute.

Jamie Vincent fouled Jo Kuffour in the area but Ince saved Hughes' penalty and then reacted to palm away Paul Heffernan's follow up.

The Pirates pressed late on and Andy Williams struck a post, but the Saddlers held out.