Match report

Walsall Defeats Bromley 3-1 in League Two Clash

Walsall
Walsall
3–1
FT
Bromley
Bromley
Nov 29, 2025

Walsall fought back from an early deficit to clinch a 3-1 win against Bromley in a competitive League Two encounter. The visitors took the lead through B. Krauhaus, but Walsall responded with goals from D. Kanu, R. Finnigan, and C. Clarke to seal their victory.

Key Facts

  • Bromley's B. Krauhaus scored the opening goal in the 18th minute assisted by Mitchell Pinnock.
  • Walsall equalized through D. Kanu at the 64th minute, and then R. Finnigan extended the lead with a goal in the 80th minute from an assist by P. Farquharson.
  • C. Clarke secured Walsall's victory with another goal in injury time (90+4).
  • Bromley had two yellow cards: Ashley Charles at 12 minutes and M. Ifill at 63 minutes, followed by O. Sowunmi at 64 minutes for argument.
  • Walsall made multiple substitutions throughout the game including Vincent Harper, L. Warrington, C. Lakin, J. Matt, and R. Browne.

Lineups

Walsall

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Roberts (G)
  • 6 P. Farquharson (D)
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 30 E. Weir (D)
  • 28 L. Warrington (M)
  • 25 J. Okeke (M)
  • 29 R. Finnigan (M)
  • 8 C. Lakin (M)
  • 18 V. Harper (M)
  • 15 D. Kanu (F)
  • 9 J. Matt (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Hornby
  • 2 C. Barrett
  • 7 K. Roofe
  • 14 B. Comley
  • 17 C. Clarke
  • 33 R. Browne
  • 37 A. Adomah

Bromley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Smith (G)
  • 26 M. Ifill (D)
  • 5 O. Sowunmi (D)
  • 3 D. Elerewe (D)
  • 30 I. Odutayo (D)
  • 4 A. Charles (M)
  • 18 C. Whitely (M)
  • 7 B. Krauhaus
  • 16 W. Hondermarck (M)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 9 M. Cheek (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Long
  • 8 B. Thompson
  • 14 N. Kabamba
  • 17 B. Webster
  • 20 J. Arthurs
  • 31 B. Ilunga
  • 34 A. Stepien-Iwumene

Timeline

  1. Bromley
    12' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    Ashley Charles

    Foul

  2. Bromley
    18' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Krauhaus · Assist: Mitchell Pinnock
  3. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vincent Harper · On: C. Barrett
  4. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Warrington · On: Brandon Comley
  5. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Lakin · On: C. Clarke
  6. Bromley
    63' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ifill

    Foul

  7. Bromley
    64' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    O. Sowunmi

    Argument

  8. Walsall
    64' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kanu
  9. Bromley
    78' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Krauhaus · On: B. Thompson
  10. Walsall
    80' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Finnigan · Assist: P. Farquharson
  11. Walsall
    82' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Matt · On: A. Adomah
  12. Bromley
    82' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Whitely · On: N. Kabamba
  13. Bromley
    83' Bromley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Hondermarck · On: J. Arthurs
  14. Walsall
    90'+4 Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Kanu · On: R. Browne
  15. Walsall
    90' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Clarke · Assist: A. Adomah

Match Stats

Stat Walsall Bromley
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 60% 50%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 275 266
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 2.64 1.15
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 166 132
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 0 3

Key Match Notes

  • Bromley's early goal in the 18th minute could not hold as Walsall showed resilience to level the game with Kanu’s equalizer at 64 minutes.
  • Finnigan’s goal in the 80th minute was a decisive moment for Walsall, shifting the momentum completely towards them and sealing the victory with Clarke's late strike.