The 2021–22 season was

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's 134th year in their history and third consecutive season in League Two. Along with the league, the club competed in the

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, the

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and the

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. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Pre-season friendlies

Walsall announced they would play friendlies against Leamington,

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and

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as part of the pre-season preparations.

Competitions

League Two

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

''The Saddlers'' league fixtures were released on 24 June 2021.

FA Cup

Walsall were drawn away to King's Lynn Town in the first round and at home to

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in the second round.

EFL Cup

EFL Trophy

''Saddlers'' were drawn into Southern Group D alongside

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and

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Pre-season friendlies

Competitions

League Two

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

FA Cup

EFL Cup

EFL Trophy

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Loans out

Transfers out

References