Walsall's recent form has been disappointing, with a 2-0 home defeat by MK Dons. The team's performance has raised concerns among fans.
What happened?
Walsall was four points clear at the top of League Two in December but has since dropped to 13th. Their last result was a 3-1 loss to Bromley on 2026-05-02.
Why it matters for Walsall
The team's defensive record is the eighth best in the league, but they are the lowest scorers in the top half. Under-pressure head coach Mat Sadler has said he will keep fighting to turn around Walsall's form.
What comes next?
Walsall needs to start winning soon to stay in the promotion picture. Their current league standing is 13th, with 65 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLWLL. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 13th | | Points | 65 | | Games | 46 | | Recent form | LLWLL |
The team's attacking unit has an over-reliance on Charlton Athletic loanee Daniel Kanu, who has scored 13 goals. No other player in the squad has more than five goals in League Two. Walsall averages just 38.4% possession, the lowest number of any team in the 92. This lack of ownership of the football inevitably leads to frustration when positive results are not following. BBC WM commentator Mike Taylor said, 'They have a style under Mat that is great when you're winning.' But as soon as you're not winning, that becomes really difficult for fans to tolerate, especially at home. Jobi McAnuff said Walsall had started showing defensive frailties at a time when the goals had dried up at the other end. The Saddlers have brought in 15 new players since the end of last season. Their defensive side of things has been a strength at times, but in recent weeks, that's gone out the window, they've been conceding goals for fun. Walsall's current situation is a cause for concern, and the team needs to turn their form around soon.
