Walsall defeated Tranmere Rovers in a close win on Tuesday, 1x0, in game related to round 36. In this competition, Walsall's team came from a win, and Birkenhead's team came from two draws.
The first half came to an end without goals.
After 70 minutes, Emmanuel Osadebe scored the solo goal for Walsall, with a right-foot shot from outside the box. With 74 minutes on the clock, Tranmere Rovers saw Jay Spearing get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Tranmere Rovers is 5th in the table, 59 points, while Walsall occupy 18th place, 43 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Walsall's team will play away against Colchester, whilst Birkenhead's team will host Salford City.
| Walsall | Tranmere Rovers | |||
| 7 | 4 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 47 | Total Passes | 68 | 7 |
| 8 | 34 | Passes Completed | 48 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | Saves | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |
