All of the 22 Walsall players contracted for next season

Walsall have 22 players contracted for the 2026-27 season so far.

Walsall have got the wheels in motion for their summer rebuild under new head coach Lee Grant.

And here is a list of those who will be part of his squad next season.

Albert Adomah - 2027

38-year-old Adomah is closing in on 800 club career appearances.placeholder image
38-year-old Adomah is closing in on 800 club career appearances. | Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group

Adomah - who turns 39 in December - committed to another year with Walsall earlier this month.

The winger, who scored eight times in all competitions last term, is just five shy of reaching 800 club career appearances.

Alex Pattison - 2027

Alex Pattison won Walsall’s goal of the season with his late match-winner against Newport in March.placeholder image
Alex Pattison won Walsall’s goal of the season with his late match-winner against Newport in March. | Tim Thursfield

Pattison joined the Saddlers on an 18-month from Bradford City in January and has scored once in 17 appearances since.

The midfielder impressed with his performances towards the end of last season and is set to be a key figure under new head coach Lee Grant.

Elicha Ahui - 2027

Elicha Ahui recently recovered from an ACL injury which side lined him for 10 months.placeholder image
Elicha Ahui recently recovered from an ACL injury which side lined him for 10 months. | Owen Russell

Walsall triggered the option year in Ahui’s contract after he recovered from a 10-month lay-off due to an ACL injury.

Ahui is yet to play a single minute since joining Walsall in January 2025, after he suffered the injury during his loan spell with Drogheda United.

Ronan Maher - 2027

Walsall youngster Ronan Maher was on loan at Tamworth last term.placeholder image
Walsall youngster Ronan Maher was on loan at Tamworth last term. | Tim Thursfield

Maher spent the majority of last season on loan at Tamworth in the National League.

Jenson Kilroy - 2027

Academy graduate Jenson Kilroy is currently the only goalkeeper on the Saddlers’ books.placeholder image
Academy graduate Jenson Kilroy is currently the only goalkeeper on the Saddlers’ books. | Owen Russell

The academy product is currently the only goalkeeper on the Saddlers’ books, after Myles Roberts’ loan expired and Sam Hornby departed for Hednesford Town.

Kilroy penned his first professional deal in 2025 and had his option year exercised at the end of last season.

Isaac Moore - season-long loan

Walsall new signing Isaac Moore.placeholder image
Walsall new signing Isaac Moore. | Owen Russell

The 20-year-old has joined Walsall on a season-long loan from Premier League outfit Coventry City.

Midfielder Moore had loan spells with Forest Green Rovers and Solihull Moors respectively in the National League last term.

Declan Skura - season-long loan

Walsall loan defender Declan Skura.placeholder image
Walsall loan defender Declan Skura. | Owen Russell

Skura joined Walsall on a season-long loan from League One side Wycombe Wanderers.

The 24-year-old defender has made 27 appearances for the Chairboys, scoring once and setting up three more.

He has also had loan spells with Yeovil Town and Ebbsfleet Town respectively.

Stan Straw - undisclosed

Stan Straw signed his first professional deal with Walsall in March.placeholder image
Stan Straw signed his first professional deal with Walsall in March. | Owen Russell

Academy graduate Straw signed his first professional contract with Walsall in March, although the length of the deal was not disclosed.

The 17-year-old - who turns 18 in August - made five appearances in the EFL Trophy last term.

Ryan Leak - 2027*

Ryan Leak has penned a one-year deal with an option year at Walsall.placeholder image
Ryan Leak has penned a one-year deal with an option year at Walsall. | Owen Russell

Leak joined Walsall on a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months following a successful trial.

The ex-Wolves academy defender has enjoyed spells with Ross County, Salford City, Burton Albion, Burgos CF, FC Jumilla, AFC Telford United and The New Saints.

Vincent Harper - 2027*

Kenyan international Harper played 37 times for Walsall last season.placeholder image
Kenyan international Harper played 37 times for Walsall last season. | Tim Thursfield

Harper joined Walsall on a two-year deal with the option of a further year following his departure from Exeter City last summer.

The Kenyan international registered two assists in 37 appearances last term, although he struggled for minutes once Mason Hancock returned.

Mason Hancock - 2027*

Mason Hancock scored his first two goals for Walsall in a 3-1 win at Barrow in April.placeholder image
Mason Hancock scored his first two goals for Walsall in a 3-1 win at Barrow in April. | Owen Russell

Hancock missed six months with a dislocated knee after arriving from Scottish Championship side Airdrieonians last summer.

He finished the season strongly - starting each of the Saddlers’ final 10 games and scoring his first two goals in a 3-1 win at Barrow in April.

The left-back is contracted until at least next summer, although the club also hold the option of extending by a further year.

Courtney Clarke - 2027*

Clarke made 50 appearances during his debut season at Walsall.placeholder image
Clarke made 50 appearances during his debut season at Walsall. | Tim Thursfield

Courtney Clarke scored twice and set-up seven more in 50 matches during his first season in the Football League with Walsall.

The Jamaica international signed from non-league Eastbourne Borough in 2025 - penning a two-year deal with an option year included.

Harry Williams - 2027*

Walsall defender Harry Williams has been sidelined since May 2025.placeholder image
Walsall defender Harry Williams has been sidelined since May 2025. | Getty

Williams is one of only two survivors from Mat Sadler’s first season along with Maher.

But the defender has not featured since suffering an Achilles injury during the Saddlers’ League Two play-off defeat against AFC Wimbledon at Wembley in May 2025.

He signed a two-year extension with the option of a further year in September 2025, but it remains unclear if he will be fit at the start of the new season.

Andrew Dallas - 2028

Andrew Dallas was unveiled as Lee Grant’s first signing last week.placeholder image
Andrew Dallas was unveiled as Lee Grant’s first signing last week. | Owen Russell

Dallas became the first signing of the Grant era last week when he joined from League One side Barnsley on a two-year deal.

The 26-year-old scored 17 goals on loan at Southend United in the National League last term.

Aaron Pressley - 2028

Aaron Pressley finished a challenging first season at Walsall with seven goals.placeholder image
Aaron Pressley finished a challenging first season at Walsall with seven goals. | Aaron Pressley led the line for Walsall during their draw at Colchester.

Pressley joined on a three-year deal from Stevenage last summer and finished a challenging debut campaign with seven goals.

He has two years left to run on his deal, as he attempts to make good of his Walsall spell with a fresh start under Grant.

Tai Sodje - 2028*

New Walsall striker Tai Sodje has joined from Buxton.placeholder image
New Walsall striker Tai Sodje has joined from Buxton. | Owen Russell

Former Manchester City academy striker Tai Sodje penned a two-year deal with the option of a further year with Walsall, after completing his move from Buxton.

The 22-year-old scored 14 goals in 26 games for National League North outfit Buxton last term, helping them reach the second round of the FA Cup.

Sven Sprangler - 2028*

Austrian midfielder Sprangler has joined from St Johnstone.placeholder image
Austrian midfielder Sprangler has joined from St Johnstone. | Owen Russell

Sprangler joined Walsall from Scottish outfit St Johnstone last week, after impressing on loan at Newport County in League Two last term.

The Austrian midfielder, 31, has penned a two-year deal with the option of a further year at Walsall.

Rico Browne - 2028*

Rico Browne signed a two-year deal with Walsall this week.placeholder image
Rico Browne signed a two-year deal with Walsall this week. | Walsall FC

Browne was among those out of contract at the end of the most recent season, but the defender has now committed his future to Walsall.

The 22-year-old made 28 appearances in all competitions last term and has agreed a two-year deal with an option year included.

James Connolly - 2028*

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Walsall have signed James Connolly following his departure from Crewe Alexandra | Walsall FC

Defender Connolly has joined Walsall following his departure from Crewe Alexandra.

Connolly, 24, has signed a two-year deal with the option of a further year, after becoming the Saddlers’ fourth summer signing.

The 24-year-old won promotion from League Two with Bristol Rovers in 2022 and scored three goals in 71 appearances for Crewe.

Lewis Simper - 2028*

Former Sutton attacking midfielder Simper joined Walsall this week.placeholder image
Former Sutton attacking midfielder Simper joined Walsall this week. | Walsall FC

Simper became the second summer arrival on Monday following the expiry of his contract at Sutton United.

The attacking midfielder - who scored 12 goals and set-up six more last term - has joined on a two-year deal with the option of a further year.

Harrison Burke - 2028*

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Harrison Burke joined Walsall from non-league Chester City last week | Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group

Burke arrived from non-league Chester City on a three-year deal with an option year included last summer.

His debut campaign was interrupted by injury, although he still scored twice in 24 matches in total.

Jed Ward - 2029*

Walsall have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jed Ward from Bristol Rovers.placeholder image
Walsall have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jed Ward from Bristol Rovers. | Owen Russell

Goalkeeper Jed Ward joined Walsall from Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee on the eve of their pre-season opener at Leamington.

The 23-year-old, who played 42 times for the Gas, has penned a three-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.

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