Walsall FC continued their strong start to the season with a 3-2 win over Accrington Stanley on Saturday, a result that keeps them second in the League Two standings. The club also has ticket information available for supporters planning to travel to the away fixture at Fleetwood Town in October.
How did Walsall beat Accrington Stanley?
Sky Sports reported that Walsall earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory at home to Accrington on Saturday 29 August. Reece Smith opened the scoring after eight minutes, pouncing on a rebound after Aaron Pressley's initial effort was saved. Accrington equalised quickly, but Harrison Burke restored Walsall's lead with a fine header in first-half stoppage time.
Aaron Pressley then made it 3-1 early in the second half with a header from Smith's cross. Accrington pulled a goal back soon after through substitute Stefan Mols, setting up a tense finish. Goalkeeper Jed Ward made several key late saves to secure the three points for the Saddlers. This win contributed to the team's current record of two wins and a draw from their opening three games.
What are the ticket details for the Fleetwood away game?
According to Fleetwood Town Football Club, tickets are now on sale for Walsall's away trip to Highbury Stadium on Saturday 10 October 2026. The League Two fixture has a 3pm kick-off. Supporters can purchase tickets online or in person at the Highbury Stadium Ticket Office.
Ticket prices for the away section vary by category. Adult tickets are priced at £28 for premium seating, £26 for standard seating, and £24 for standing areas. Concession prices are also available for seniors, under-21s, and under-16s. For any travel enquiries, fans are advised to contact the Fleetwood ticket office directly. You can view all upcoming matches on our fixtures page.
What is Walsall's current league position?
Following the weekend's results, Walsall sit second in the Sky Bet League Two table. They have taken seven points from their first three matches, with a record of two wins, one draw, and no losses. Their recent form reads as win-draw-win.
The team's attacking output has been a positive, with six goals scored so far this campaign. Defensively, they have conceded only two goals, giving them a healthy +4 goal difference. This solid start provides a strong platform as they look ahead to their next fixtures, which you can track via our standings section.
Who were the key performers against Accrington?
The match report from Sky Sports highlighted contributions from several Walsall players. Forward Reece Smith was involved in two goals, scoring the first and providing the assist for Aaron Pressley's header. Pressley himself was a constant threat, getting on the scoresheet and forcing the save that led to the opening goal.
Defender Harrison Burke scored a important goal just before half-time. At the other end, goalkeeper Jed Ward recovered from an early error to make vital stops in the closing stages, denying Joe Anderson and Josh Woods to preserve the lead. The team's current squad details are available on our squad page. The next challenge is an away trip to face Fleetwood Town on 10 October.
