137th season in existence of Walsall FC
Walsall 2024–25 football season
Walsall2024–25 season |
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Owner | Trivela Group |
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Co-chairman | Benjamin Boycott, Leigh Pomlett |
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Head Coach | Mat Sadler |
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Stadium | Bescot Stadium |
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The 2024–25 season is the 137th season in the history of Walsall Football Club and their sixth consecutive season in League Two. The club are participating in the League Two, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.
Transfers
In
- ^ The transfer was announced on 12 June, and would become official on July 1 once his AFC Fylde contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 25 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Burton Albion contract expired
Out
Date | Pos. | Player | To | Fee | Ref. |
24 June 2024 | CM | Isaac Hutchinson | Bristol Rovers | Undisclosed | [5] |
9 July 2024 | GK | Jackson Smith | Barnsley | Compensation | [6] |
Loaned in
Loaned out
- ^ The loan was announced on 22 May, and would officially commence on July 1
Released / Out of Contract
Pre-season and friendlies
On 25 April, Walsall announced their first pre-season friendly, against Aston Villa.[14] A month later, the club confirmed a further two pre-season matches, against Alvechurch and Tamworth.[15] A trip to Republic of Ireland was also confirmed, along with a fixture versus Drogheda United.[16] On June 3, a fifth fixture was added, versus Solihull Moors.[17] Over a week later, a visit from Birmingham City was also added.[18]
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Competitions
League Two
League table
First match(es) will be played: 10 August 2024. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences
[19] Results summary
Overall | Home | Away |
Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: pre-season.
Source: Soccerway
Matches
On 26 June, the League Two fixtures were announced.[20]
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FA Cup
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EFL Cup
On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Walsall being drawn at home against Exeter City.[22]
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EFL Trophy
In the group stage, Walsall were drawn into Southern Group A alongside Birmingham City, Shrewsbury Town and Fulham U21.[23][24]
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: EFL
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Statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of pre-season
List includes all first team players and any other matchday squad players
References
- ^ "Saddlers make Connor Barrett first signing of the summer from AFC Fylde". Walsall FC. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Josh Gordon rejoins the Saddlers!". Walsall FC. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Charlie Lakin joins the Saddlers!". Walsall FC. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "David Okagbue joins the Saddlers from Stoke City". Walsall FC. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Isaac Hutchinson joins Bristol Rovers". Walsall FC. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Jackson Smith departs". Walsall FC. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Simkin joins on loan from Stoke City". Walsall FC. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Douglas James-Taylor joins Drogheda United on loan". Walsall FC. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Tom Knowles to join Forest Green Rovers upon expiry of contract". Walsall FC. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Reardon, Ben (5 June 2024). "Coasters Sign Joe Riley". AFC Fylde. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ a b c "Club Statement - Released and Retained list". Walsall FC. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Welcome back Owen Evans". Cheltenham Town FC. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Joe Foulkes returns". Official Website of the Harriers - Kidderminster Harriers FC. 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Walsall to host Aston Villa in pre-season friendly". Walsall FC. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Two pre-season friendlies confirmed". Walsall FC. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Saddlers to head to Republic of Ireland during pre-season". Walsall FC. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Saddlers to visit Solihull Moors in pre-season". Walsall FC. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Saddlers to host Birmingham City in pre-season friendly". Walsall FC. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "EFL Regulations Section 3 – The League; subsection 9 – Method of Determining League Positions". EFL. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Bromley face Harrogate in club's first ever EFL match". British Broadcasting Corporation. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Sky Bet EFL Broadcast Selections Confirmed Until End Of September". Walsall FC. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed". English Football League. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy". English Football League. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed". English Football League. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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Grounds | |
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Rivalries | |
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National teams | |
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League competitions | Level 1 | |
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Levels 2–4 | |
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Levels 5–6 | |
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Levels 7–8 | |
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Levels 9–10 | - Combined Counties League (Premier North, Premier South, One)
- Eastern Counties League (Premier, One North, One South)
- Essex Senior League (level 9 only)
- Hellenic League (Premier, One)
- Midland League (Premier, One)
- Northern Counties East League (Premier, One)
- Northern League (One, Two)
- North West Counties League (Premier, One North, One South)
- Southern Combination League (Premier, One)
- Southern Counties East League (Premier, One)
- South West Peninsula League (Premier East, Premier West - level 10 only)
- Spartan South Midlands League (Premier, One)
- United Counties League (Premier North, Premier South, One)
- Wessex League (Premier, One)
- Western League (Premier, One)
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Cup competitions | |
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Youth competitions | Under-21 | - Professional U21 Development League
- Premier League Cup
- Premier League International Cup
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Under-18 | - Professional U18 Development League
- FA Youth Cup
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