Walsall FC has been handed an injury boost ahead of their pre-season trip to AFC Telford United. Defender James Connolly will be available for selection, while Ronan Maher is nearing a return to action.
What happened?
Walsall head coach Lee Grant has confirmed that James Connolly will be available for selection against AFC Telford United on Saturday. Connolly, a 24-year-old defender, has been out since joining the club on a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months this summer.
Why it matters for Walsall
The injury boost comes as a welcome relief for Walsall, who have struggled with defensive injuries in recent weeks. With Connolly and Maher set to return, the Saddlers will have a stronger defensive unit for the upcoming season.
What comes next?
Walsall will face AFC Telford United in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, with Connolly and Maher expected to feature. The match will be a crucial test for the Saddlers' defensive unit, and a chance for the team to build momentum ahead of the new season.
As of 27 July 2026, Walsall FC are 13th in League Two, with 65 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLWLL. The team has scored 56 goals and conceded 56, with a goal difference of 0. They are 22 points behind leaders Bromley, who defeated Walsall 3-1 in their last meeting on 2 May 2026.
The Saddlers have also been boosted by the signings of Declan Skura and Ryan Leak, who have joined the club on loan and as a free agent respectively. Skura, a defender, has joined from Wycombe Wanderers, while Leak, a goalkeeper, has signed from an unnamed club.
Walsall will face a tough test against AFC Telford United, but with Connolly and Maher set to return, the team will be stronger and more confident. The match will be a crucial test of the Saddlers' defensive unit, and a chance for the team to build momentum ahead of the new season.
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