Walsall host Stevenage in the EFL Trophy group stage on Tuesday evening, looking to extend an unbeaten run that has propelled them to second in League Two. The Saddlers have not lost in five matches across all competitions, a sequence that includes a home win over Port Vale last Saturday. That victory, secured by goals from James Connolly and Andrew Dallas, kept them within two points of leaders Barnet after seven league games. Their recent form has seen them score goals while conceding only four, accumulating points from a possible 21.
Their last outing saw a 4-2-3-1 formation with J. Ward in goal, a back four of E. Ahui, D. Skura, J. Connolly and M. Hancock, and a midfield anchored by Isaac Moore and S. Sprangler. Courtney Clarke, A. Evans and R. Smith provided support for striker Taione Richard Evumena Sodje. Stevenage, who beat Colchester in their last EFL Trophy outing, are expected to field a similar side to the one that faced Leyton Orient, with T. Setford in goal and J. Magennis leading the line.
This match offers a chance for squad rotation ahead of a return to league action at Tranmere on Saturday. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on our fixtures page. A positive result would maintain momentum for a Walsall side that has shown strong defensive organization and attacking efficiency this season.
