Walsall's home game against Port Vale, scheduled for March 25, has been postponed due to international call-ups. The Saddlers will now rearrange the League One fixture after four members of their squad were called up to represent their national teams.
What happened?
Goalkeeper Neil Etheridge will link up with the Philippines squad for their international friendly with Malaysia on March 22 and their AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualifier against Nepal five days later.
Why it matters for Walsall
Maz Kouhyar has been called up for Afghanistan's international friendly against Singapore on March 23 and their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 qualifier at home to Vietnam on March 28. Andreas Makris will travel to Cyprus for their international friendly with Kazakhstan on March 22 and their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Estonia three days later.
What comes next?
Meanwhile, Simeon Jackson will link up with Canada for their international friendly against Scotland on March 22. A new date for Walsall's game against Port Vale will be announced in due course.
As of the current season, Walsall stands 13th in League Two, with 65 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLWLL. Their last result was a 3-1 loss to Bromley on May 2, 2026. The team has scored 56 goals and conceded 56, resulting in a zero goal difference. They are 22 points behind leaders Bromley in the title race.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 13th |
| Points | 65 |
| Recent Form | LLWLL |
| Goals Scored | 56 |
| Goals Conceded | 56 |
| Title Race | 22 points behind Bromley |
