EFL Trophy Walsall vs Shrewsbury Town match preview
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Walsall will be without Joss Labadie (knee) and Conor Wilkinson (ankle). Rory Holden is a doubt with a knock.
Shrewsbury Town have no fresh injury concerns. Ryan Bowman is back in training following a hamstring problem.
Form
Walsall have won their last three matches in all competitions, scoring 10 goals in the process. They are unbeaten in their last five home games.
Shrewsbury Town have won two of their last three matches, including a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth in the EFL Trophy last time out. They have lost just one of their last five away games.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met twice in the EFL Trophy, with Walsall winning both matches. They won 2-1 at home in 2019 and 3-1 away in 2021.
What the managers are saying
Walsall manager Michael Flynn: "We're in good form at the moment and we're confident of getting a good result against Shrewsbury Town. They're a good side, but we're at home and we'll be looking to make it four wins in a row." Shrewsbury Town manager Steve Cotterill: "We're looking forward to the game. Walsall are a good side, but we're confident that we can get a result. We've got a good squad and we're in good form ourselves."Predicted line-ups
Walsall: Evans, White, Gordon, Daniels, Leak, Kinsella, Comley, Earing, Johnson, Knowles, Miller. Shrewsbury Town: Marosi, Pierre, Pennington, Leshabela, Flanagan, Davis, Vela, Chapman, Bloxham, Udoh, Bowman.Preview
Walsall will be looking to continue their good form when they host Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.
The Saddlers have won their last three matches in all competitions, scoring 10 goals in the process. They are unbeaten in their last five home games.
Shrewsbury Town have also been in good form recently, winning two of their last three matches. They have lost just one of their last five away games.
The two sides have met twice in the EFL Trophy, with Walsall winning both matches.
