Walsall were chased down last season - now Shrewsbury derby victory can turn them into League Two chasers

Mat Sadler needed a victory - without it his job may well have been on the line.

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And in what were difficult circumstances, his side managed to deliver it, just about.

The stage was set, against his former club, who have performed a miraculous turnaround under Gavin Cowan.

The hosts went into the game on the back of five straight wins - and despite the league positions, were the favourites in some eyes.

And in the first ten minutes of the game - you could see why.

Walsall’s start in Shropshire mirrored their recent run of form - shaky, nervous, second best.