Walsall face a tough away test against Exeter City this Saturday as they aim to maintain their strong early-season form in League Two. The Saddlers, managed by former Manchester United goalkeeper Lee Grant, are unbeaten in their opening four league fixtures and sit in the promotion play-off positions.
How is Walsall's form heading into the game?
According to a match preview from Exeter City Football Club, Walsall arrive in Devon with eight points from their first four League Two matches. Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw away at Crewe Alexandra. This positive start follows a 2025 campaign where the club finished 13th in League Two, recording 18 wins, 11 draws, and 17 losses from 46 games for a total of 65 points. Their final form last season was LLWLL.
The club's overall goal difference from the 2025 season was exactly zero, having scored 56 goals and conceded 56. They ended the campaign 22 points behind the champions, Bromley. Fans can track the team's progress this season on our dedicated standings page.
What is the recent history between Walsall and Exeter?
The BBC's statistical preview notes a challenging recent record for Walsall at St James Park. They have failed to win any of their last six away games against Exeter in the EFL, with three draws and three losses since a 3-1 victory in April 1995. The sides last met competitively in the Carabao Cup in August 2024, a match that ended 1-1 with Walsall progressing.
Their most recent league meeting was in January 2022, when Exeter recorded a 2-0 victory at the Bescot Stadium. Exeter City have lost just one of their last nine league games against Walsall, winning four and drawing four. That sole defeat was a 3-1 loss in March 2020.
What are the key match facts for this fixture?
Exeter City's own preview states that kick-off at St James Park is scheduled for 3pm on Saturday. The Grecians are looking to build on a positive home start after a 1-1 draw with Barnet on Tuesday night, a result that kept them unbeaten at home. Reece Cole scored Exeter's goal in that match.
For Walsall, a positive result would see them remain unbeaten in their first five games of a league season for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign. Exeter have struggled for league wins overall, securing just two victories in their last 24 attempts, although both of those wins came at home. The full details of the squad available for selection can be found on our squad page.
Where does this game fit in the wider context?
This match represents an early opportunity for Walsall to solidify their position in the upper reaches of the table. After finishing 13th last term, the strong start under Lee Grant is an encouraging sign. The team's attacking output has been promising, having already scored eight goals in the league this season.
Maintaining momentum will be important ahead of a busy schedule, which supporters can view on our fixtures list. The clash at St James Park is the next challenge in a sequence of games that will test the team's credentials. Walsall's next league fixture after Exeter is scheduled for the following weekend.
