Match report
Fleetwood Town Defeats Walsall 1-0 in League Two Clash
Walsall
0–1
FT
Fleetwood Town
Mar 3, 2026
Fleetwood Town secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Walsall in the League Two fixture, with M. Helm's early goal proving decisive. Despite multiple substitutions and efforts, Walsall failed to find the equalizer, as Fleetwood's defense held strong to maintain their lead. The win strengthens Fleetwood's position in the League Two standings.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Walsall 0 - Fleetwood Town 1
- • Goal: M. Helm (15' - assisted by E. Ennis)
- • Yellow Card: Shaun Rooney (41' - Foul)
- • Substitutions: Walsall - C. Clarke for C. Lakin (60'), Vincent Harper for A. Adomah (68'), Aaron Pressley for J. Matt (68'), A. Pattison for J. Jellis (79'), A. Loupalo-Bi for D. Kanu (79')
- • Substitutions: Fleetwood Town - E. Osong for W. Davies (62'), M. Virtue-Thick for M. Helm (69'), O. Devonport for Ched Evans (89')
Lineups
Walsall
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 Sam Hornby (G)
- 6 Priestley Farquharson (D)
- 4 Aden Flint (D)
- 30 Evan Weir (D)
- 14 Brandon Comley (M)
- 25 Jid Okeke (M)
- 22 Jamie Jellis (M)
- 8 Charlie Lakin (M)
- 18 Vincent Harper (M)
- 19 Aaron Pressley (F)
- 15 Daniel Kanu (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Courtney Clarke
- 9 Jamille Matt
- 37 Albert Adomah
- 23 Alexander Pattison
- 11 Aaron Loupalo-Bi
- 21 Jenson Kirloy
- 35 Kacper Łopata
Fleetwood Town
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Jay Lynch (G)
- 26 Shaun Rooney (D)
- 35 Conor Haughey (D)
- 5 Finley Potter (D)
- 20 Harrison Neal (M)
- 16 Ethan Ennis (M)
- 6 Elliot Bonds (M)
- 10 Mark Helm (M)
- 24 Mitchell Clark (M)
- 17 Ched Evans (F)
- 9 Will Davies (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Detlef Esapa Osong
- 8 Matthew Virtue-Thick
- 29 Owen Devonport
- 37 Luke Hewitson
- 32 Kayden Hughes
- 38 Crispin McLean
- 22 Josh Powell
Timeline
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15' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalM. Helm · Assist: E. Ennis
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41' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardShaun Rooney
Foul
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60' Walsall subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Lakin · On: C. Clarke
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62' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Davies · On: E. Osong
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68' Walsall subst · Substitution 2Off: Vincent Harper · On: A. Adomah
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68' Walsall subst · Substitution 3Off: Aaron Pressley · On: J. Matt
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69' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Helm · On: M. Virtue-Thick
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79' Walsall subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Jellis · On: A. Pattison
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79' Walsall subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Kanu · On: A. Loupalo-Bi
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89' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: Ched Evans · On: O. Devonport
Match Stats
| Stat | Walsall | Fleetwood Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 63% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 6 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 422 | 297 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 3 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 312 | 186 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Helm's goal at the 15th minute set the tone for Fleetwood, giving them a crucial early lead which they defended firmly.
- ▸ The yellow card to Shaun Rooney at the 41st minute affected Fleetwood's midfield presence, though it did not hinder their defensive solidity against Walsall's attempts to equalize.