Walsall's unbeaten start to the League Two season has become part of a historic record. The Saddlers are one of four clubs yet to taste defeat after seven matches, a first for the fourth tier.

Their record of three wins and four draws has them sitting second in the table on 13 points, just two behind leaders Barnet. The latest result was a 2-0 home win over Port Vale last Saturday, with goals from James Connolly and Andrew Dallas. That victory extended their recent form to two wins and three draws in the last five outings.

A historic group

Barnet, Grimsby Town, and Crewe Alexandra join Walsall in this exclusive unbeaten club. The EFL confirmed this is the first time in the history of the fourth tier that four sides have handled their opening seven fixtures without a loss. It shows the competitive nature at the top of the early table.

While some clubs have found consistency, others have struggled. Oldham Athletic have lost eight of their last twelve league games, a tally that matches their total number of defeats from the previous 35 League Two matches. At the other end of the spectrum, individual performances are shining. Barnet's Kabongo Tshimanga has been directly involved in eight goals, with four goals and four assists, the highest contribution of any player in the league so far.

Walsall's solid foundation

For Walsall, the foundation has been defensive solidity. They have conceded just four goals in seven games, contributing to a healthy goal difference of plus six. The attack has chipped in with ten goals, with striker D. Kanu the team's top scorer this campaign with 15 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions. The team's fixtures show a challenging away trip to 10th-placed Tranmere Rovers is next on Saturday.

Contrasting fortunes are evident elsewhere in the division. Newport County have dropped ten points from winning positions this season, while Colchester United have let nine points slip. Crewe's Joel Tabiner has already matched his assist total from last season with three, showing his creative influence.

Walsall's start provides a strong platform. The challenge now is to convert draws into wins and maintain pressure on Barnet at the summit. Their next opportunity comes at Prenton Park this weekend.

The original report is at efl.com