Walsall host Fulham Under-21s at the Bescot Stadium on Tuesday evening in their second EFL Trophy group stage fixture. The Saddlers go into the match sitting sixth in League Two with 15 points from nine games, having drawn 1-1 at Fleetwood Town last time out.
Aaron Pressley's 82nd-minute equaliser secured a point against Fleetwood, with Andrew Dallas providing the assist. Their only defeat in that five-game sequence was a heavy 6-1 home loss to Stevenage last month.
Fulham's development squad, who lost 2-1 to Braintree in the National League Cup in early September, provide the opposition in Group South 2. The young Cottagers are likely to field a side including players like Jayden Quashie and Kusi-Asare.
Walsall's focus will quickly return to league matters, with a trip to 17th-placed Swindon Town scheduled for Saturday. The squad that earned a point at Fleetwood, featuring the likes of Ward in goal and Leak in defence, is expected to see some rotation for this cup tie. Check the latest team news and player information on our squad section.
