Walsall – Accrington ST

Walsall edged a thrilling 3‑2 victory over Accrington Stanley at the Bescot Stadium, a result that lifted them to fifth place with ten points from six games, having scored eight and conceded four. The win kept Accrington in the relegation zone at 21st, where they sit on five points, their goal difference slipping to minus three after the defeat. Both sides have now faced each other twice this season, with Walsall the sole winner in the head‑to‑head record. The three points also marked Walsall’s first loss‑free run of the campaign, while Accrington’s three defeats underline a difficult start to the league.