136th season in existence of Walsall FC
Walsall 2023–24 football season
The 2023–24 season is the 136th season in the history of Walsall and their fifth consecutive season in League Two . The club are participating in 2023–24 EFL League Two , the FA Cup , the EFL Cup , and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy .
Current squad
As of 12 March 2024
Transfers
In
Out
Loaned in
Loaned out
^ On 5 January, Draper was recalled back early to Lincoln.
^ On 2 January, Griffiths was recalled back early to Wolves.
^ On 7 November, Maher was recalled back early from his loan at Rushall Olympic.
^ On 16 October, Onabirekhanlen's loan at Chasetown was extended by a further month.
^ On 12 March, Menayese was recalled back early from his loan at Aldershot.
Pre-season and friendlies
On 23 May, Walsall announced their first pre-season friendly, against Solihull Moors .[46] Two further matches were added on June 2, against Leamington and Aston Villa .[47] In memory of Wayne Evans , a pre-season fixture against Rochdale was added.[48]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
Competitions
Overall record
Competition
Starting round
Final position
Record
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Win %
League Two
Matchday 1
25
10
6
9
39
36
+3
0 40.00
FA Cup
First round
Third round
4
2
1
1
5
5
+0
0 50.00
EFL Cup
First round
First round
1
0
0
1
3
4
−1
00 0.00
EFL Trophy
Group stage
Group stage
3
0
1
2
5
7
−2
00 0.00
Total
33
12
8
13
52
52
+0
0 36.36
Last updated: 6 January 2024
Source: Soccerway
League Two
League table
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
[49]
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
45
18
11
16
68
68
0
65
12
6
5
35
24
+11
6
5
11
33
44
−11
Last updated: 20 April 2024.
Source: Soccerway
Matches
On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.[50]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
FA Cup
Walsall were drawn away to Sheppey United in the first round,[60] to Alfreton Town in the second round[61] and away to Southampton in the third round.[62] [63]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
EFL Cup
Walsall were drawn away to Blackburn Rovers in the first round.[65]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
EFL Trophy
In the group stage, Walsall were drawn into Southern Group A alongside Forest Green Rovers , Shrewsbury Town and Brighton & Hove Albion U21 .[66]
Updated to match(es) played on 14 November 2023. Source:
EFL.com
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
References
Overview Grounds Matches Rivalries
National teams
League competitions
Level 1 Levels 2–4 Levels 5–6 Levels 7–8 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 )
Cup competitions
Youth competitions