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Walsall 2-1 Swindon Town

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Danny Johnson boosted Walsall's League Two play-off hopes as his 89th-minute winner earned them a 2-1 home victory over Swindon.

Mo Faal's early opener had been cancelled out by Paul Glatzel's rocket for the Robins but Johnson's crisp strike lifted Walsall to within a point of seventh-placed Crawley with two games remaining.

Walsall could have led inside 10 minutes but an unmarked Faal sliced Ryan Stirk's cross horribly wide and Josh Gordon's curler shaved the post.

But Faal made amends for his earlier miss, rising highest to glance in Isaac Hutchinson's 11th-minute corner.

The hosts had chances to stretch their lead either side of half-time but Josh Gordon fired straight at Robins goalkeeper Jack Bycroft and Liam Gordon spooned Joe Foulkes' cross over from six yards.

Swindon levelled on 68 minutes when Glatzel arrowed a fierce strike into the top corner from just inside the area.

But two Saddlers subs combined to win it as Jamille Matt nodded down a high ball for Johnson to fire home a half-volley - his first goal in three months.

Match report supplied by PA Media.

Line-ups

Walsall

Formation 3-5-2

  • 1Evans
  • 2Okagbue
  • 5Daniels
  • 21Allen
  • 12FoulkesSubstituted forKnowlesat 77'minutes
  • 8Hutchinson
  • 25StirkBooked at 87mins
  • 26TierneySubstituted forJohnsonat 77'minutes
  • 3Gordon
  • 23FaalSubstituted forMattat 77'minutes
  • 18GordonSubstituted forJames-Taylorat 68'minutes

Substitutes

  • 6Farquharson
  • 9Matt
  • 10Knowles
  • 11James-Taylor
  • 30Jellis
  • 32Barrett
  • 39Johnson

Swindon

Formation 3-1-4-2

  • 1Bycroft
  • 24McCarthy
  • 12BrewittSubstituted forHuntat 48'minutes
  • 5Blake-Tracy
  • 59OfoborhSubstituted forMcEachranat 60'minutes
  • 33McGregorSubstituted forElbouzediat 74'minutes
  • 16CainSubstituted forHepburn-Murphyat 59'minutes
  • 20Devoy
  • 17Kokolo
  • 9Glatzel
  • 23DrinanSubstituted forAustinat 59'minutes

Substitutes

  • 6McEachran
  • 7Elbouzedi
  • 11Hepburn-Murphy
  • 25Brann
  • 29Aguiar
  • 32Austin
  • 40Hunt
Referee:
Matthew Corlett
Attendance:
4,709

Match Stats

Home TeamWalsallAway TeamSwindon
Possession
Home37%
Away63%
Shots
Home15
Away14
Shots on Target
Home4
Away4
Corners
Home5
Away7
Fouls
Home7
Away6

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Walsall 2, Swindon Town 1.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Walsall 2, Swindon Town 1.

  3. Post update

    Attempt saved. Paul Glatzel (Swindon Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by William Kokolo.

  4. Post update

    Foul by Zachary Elbouzedi (Swindon Town).

  5. Post update

    Danny Johnson (Walsall) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  6. Goal!

    Goal! Walsall 2, Swindon Town 1. Danny Johnson (Walsall) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jamille Matt with a headed pass.

  7. Post update

    Attempt missed. Conor McCarthy (Swindon Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Dawson Devoy with a cross following a corner.

  8. Post update

    Corner, Swindon Town. Conceded by Taylor Allen.

  9. Booking

    Ryan Stirk (Walsall) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  10. Post update

    Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Swindon Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  11. Post update

    Foul by Ryan Stirk (Walsall).

  12. Post update

    Attempt missed. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Swindon Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by William Kokolo.

  13. Post update

    Attempt missed. Zachary Elbouzedi (Swindon Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Charlie Austin following a fast break.

  14. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Tom Knowles (Walsall) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  15. Post update

    Corner, Walsall. Conceded by Zachary Elbouzedi.

  16. Post update

    George McEachran (Swindon Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  17. Post update

    Foul by Tom Knowles (Walsall).

  18. Post update

    Corner, Swindon Town. Conceded by Donervon Daniels.

  19. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Paul Glatzel (Swindon Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by William Kokolo.

  20. Post update

    Attempt saved. Isaac Hutchinson (Walsall) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Taylor Allen.

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15 comments

  • Comment posted by E Stowe, at 02:56 17 Apr

    I'd say that was a win/win: we had nothing to play for & yet put up a good fight against you guys now a point & a place off the playoffs. Congat's & good luck. my 1st ever game was @ the CG in 1973 when we beat you 2-1! Best for both our great clubs. Sincerely.

  • Comment posted by Mel, at 09:16 17 Apr

    A really enjoyable game to watch, end to end stuff and a man (Johnson) who has been a bench warmer for much of the season comes on and scores the winner.
    As to Swindon they are much better than their league position and have a good fan base. Personally I look forward to our teams meeting again next season.

  • Comment posted by Hellshorses, at 22:50 16 Apr

    It’s the hope that kills you! Wonderful result and great substitutions by Sadler - we’re still in it!

    • Reply posted by John Devey, at 06:29 17 Apr

      John Devey replied:
      Agree, Always pleased to see DJ he is a match winner Swindon far better than league position suggests too Substitutions at the correct stage of the game pushed Saddlers over the line.Well thought out Mat

  • Comment posted by This Country STFC, at 23:17 16 Apr

    Good luck Walsall.
    Surely that attendance is wrong tho?

    • Reply posted by Andy, at 08:33 17 Apr

      Andy replied:
      Too high? Too low? Looks about right and on par with a Tuesday night game

  • Comment posted by sky blue sam, at 07:04 17 Apr

    A great win Saddlers. Keep on winning !

  • Comment posted by Devonmoonraker, at 14:12 17 Apr

    Good luck to Walsall hope you make the playoffs from STFC fan

  • Comment posted by Paul Marston, at 11:31 17 Apr

    Walsall would surely have booked a play-off place long ago if they had used striker Danny Johnson more. He came off te bench to score a brilliant winner What a shame he has been left warming the bench in so many games.

  • Comment posted by NBC, at 10:20 17 Apr

    Paul Bodin, Swindon Designer outlet, Nationwide, Shaun Taylor, Ossie Ardiles toupe, Billie Piper, Oasis Leisure Centre

    Another thumping

    Love from Bristol City xxx

    • Reply posted by Inspector Japp, at 14:14 17 Apr

      Inspector Japp replied:
      Forever less than mediocre.
      Neutral.

  • Comment posted by Phil, at 07:50 17 Apr

    Was there 4,709 at the match last night ?

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