Fleetwood Town will look to translate cup momentum into league points when they host Walsall this Saturday. The Cod Army ended a four-game losing streak with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Barnsley in the EFL Trophy last Tuesday, a result that provides a timely boost ahead of a tough League Two encounter.
Sitting 18th in the table with 10 points from nine games, Fleetwood's league form has been a concern, with four defeats in their last five outings across all competitions. The win against Barnsley, however, showed the attacking threat they can pose, with goals from Ronan Coughlan, Will Davies, Aaron Loupalo-Bi and Noah Sawkins.
Walsall’s recent form
Walsall arrive at Highbury in seventh place, bringing a patchy run of results themselves. Their last five matches include a heavy 6-1 defeat to Stevenage in the EFL Trophy, but also a 2-0 league win over Port Vale and three draws. In their most recent outing, they drew 1-1 away at Tranmere Rovers. Striker Tom Knowles, who has four goals this season, is expected to lead the line.
The task ahead
For Fleetwood, the challenge is clear: to build consistency and climb from the lower reaches of the division. The six-point gap to league leaders Salford City shows the need for a sustained improvement. A positive result against a side in the playoff positions would be a significant step. The club reports no new injury concerns following the midweek game, with defender Josh Edwards available again after serving a one-match suspension. Midfielder Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu remains a long-term absentee with a knee ligament injury.
The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday at Highbury Stadium. It represents a key opportunity for Fleetwood Town to build on their midweek success and improve a league record that shows just two wins so far this season. The full squad available for selection is listed on our squad page.
