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Walsall win on opening day

Walsall correspondent Nick Mashiter reports from the Withdean Stadium as the Saddlers open the League One season with a 1-0 win at Brighton.

Published Aug 8, 2009

Walsall correspondent Nick Mashiter reports from the Withdean Stadium as the Saddlers open the League One season with a 1-0 win at Brighton.

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