Morecambe edged out Walsall in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, on matchweek 1. Both Derek Adams's team and Mat Sadler's team held their first game in the competition.
Adam Mayor opened the score after 25 minutes, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area. In the 38th minute, Danny Johnson struck for Walsall, with a right-foot shot.
Farrend Rawson scored the winner in stoppage time.
After the result Morecambe are 5th in the table, with 3 points, while Walsall sit 16th place, with 0 points. With regard to the next fixture, Derek Adams's team visit Mansfield Town. Meanwhile, Mat Sadler's team will play at home against Stockport County.
Morecambe | Walsall | |||
8 | 2 | Shots | 3 | 7 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 4 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Tackles Won | 2 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Ball steals | 5 | 7 |
8 | 46 | Total Passes | 52 | 7 |
8 | 31 | Passes Completed | 37 | 7 |
- | Saves | 3 | 7 | |
7 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 7 |