Walsall vs Crewe Alexandra - preview: Saddlers eager for more festive joy in Boxing Day clash
Walsall will be looking to extend their strong track record on Boxing Day when local rivals Crewe Alexandra visit Bescot on Friday.
The Saddlers have not tasted defeat on Boxing Day since a 2-0 setback at Salford City in 2020 and Mat Sadler has emerged victorious in each of the past two as Walsall boss.
His debut campaign heralded a 2-0 home success over Crewe in 2023 and Walsall won by the same score-line against Doncaster Rovers at Bescot last season.
Sadler has successfully guided Walsall to the League Two summit for the second Christmas in a row, after they held fellow promotion rivals Notts County to a goalless draw at Meadow Lane on Saturday.
Swindon Town leapfrogged County into second spot courtesy of a 1-0 win over Crawley Town, but still trail leaders Walsall on goal difference.
That point extended the Saddlers' unbeaten run on the road to seven games in all competitions following a six-match winning streak in the six away matches prior.
