Lee Grant made his Bescot debut as Walsall’s head coach in the club’s opening League Two home fixture of the season, a 0-0 draw against Grimsby Town. The match took place at Bescot Stadium, with Walsall’s new manager stepping onto the pitch after a successful start to his reign, which included back‑to‑back wins in all competitions. The game ended goalless, leaving both sides with a point as they head into the rest of the campaign.