Welcome to the match between Walsall wanderers and Birmingham albion

3'

Tyreek Platt unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Brock Rowland failed to block the shot.

But it went over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

5'

Sal Danell played a lovely ball for Joseph Raynerson, the ball was picked up by Joseph Raynerson before Keir Beckham could reach it.

Joseph Raynerson crossed the ball high and hard, Jaylon Cookson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Miles Hilton made an attacking header but Louis Hudson used his head to clear the ball.

7'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Tyreek Platt before Dave Deering attempted to pass the ball.

9'

Courtney Jernigan lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

10'

Poor corner kick delivered by Colin Porcher that went straight to the opposition.

12'

Erik Yates directed the ball nicely to Dominic Leavitt, the ball was picked up by Dominic Leavitt before Flannery Danniell could intercept.

Dominic Leavitt tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Chet Huff.

14'

Flannery Danniell got past Courtney Jernigan.

Flannery Danniell tried to sprint past Erik Yates but Erik Yates robbed Flannery Danniell.

17'

Joseph Raynerson span past Dave Deering.

Joseph Raynerson played the ball to Tyreek Platt's feet, Brock Rowland tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tyreek Platt smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Dave Deering charged down the shot.

18'

Erik Yates failed in his attempt to jink past Chet Huff.

19'

Chet Huff took the ball past Courtney Jernigan.

Erik Yates went in with a successful block tackle on Chet Huff before Chet Huff tried to pass the ball.

20'

Lyall Benbow tried his luck from 30 yards but Brock Rowland scrambled the ball away.

21'

Joseph Raynerson lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Lowell Triggs, Lowell Triggs brought the ball down well before Jaylon Cookson could reach it.

Lowell Triggs was able to make space and shot on the ball. Louis Hudson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Porter Horn made a save.

22'

Erik Yates swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

24'

Jaylon Cookson tried to sprint past Joseph Raynerson but Jaylon Cookson lost the ball to Joseph Raynerson's block tackle.

25'

Dave Deering passed the ball to Brock Rowland, Brock Rowland took it in his stride before Lyall Benbow could intercept.

Brock Rowland tried to skip past the challenge of Tyreek Platt but failed.

26'

Flannery Danniell tried to skip past the challenge of Courtney Jernigan but Courtney Jernigan robbed Flannery Danniell.

27'

Courtney Jernigan played a wonderful ball for Erik Yates, the ball was picked up by Erik Yates before Flannery Danniell could reach it.

Erik Yates played a pinpoint pass to Keir Beckham, Keir Beckham picked up on the ball before Chet Huff could cut it out.

Keir Beckham got free in the penalty area and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Stirling Low approached too late to block it.

But it went just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

30'

Poor corner kick by Keir Beckham. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

33'

Dave Deering had the strength to hold off Tyreek Platt.

Dave Deering tried to dribble past Lyall Benbow but Lyall Benbow dispossessed Dave Deering.

34'

Louis Hudson dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Louis Hudson put it wide.

35'

The freekick was quickly taken by Erik Yates. But Erik Yates put it wide of the goal.

37'

Pass by Jaylon Cookson to Brock Rowland, Brock Rowland picked up on the ball before Joseph Raynerson could reach it.

Brock Rowland tried to take the ball past Sal Danell but Sal Danell won the ball from Brock Rowland.

40'

Tyreek Platt took the ball past Dave Deering.

Tyreek Platt flicked the ball over Brock Rowland's head !.

Tyreek Platt sent in a float cross, Dave Deering couldn't reach it.

Miles Hilton had the beating in the air of Louis Hudson, then had a header for a goal.

But Miles Hilton put it wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

41'

Erik Yates passed the ball past Flannery Danniell to Courtney Jernigan.

Courtney Jernigan dribbled confidently past Chet Huff.

Courtney Jernigan shot for the top corner but Jessie Hermanson blocked the shot.

42'

Erik Yates tried to skip past the challenge of Lowell Triggs but Lowell Triggs blocked Erik Yates.

43'

Tyreek Platt made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Keir Beckham.

44'

Erik Yates tried to skip past the challenge of Chet Huff but failed.

45'

Dominic Leavitt lofted the ball over Flannery Danniell.

Stirling Low got ahead of Keir Beckham to win the ball and the ball was cleared.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Walsall wanderers maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Birmingham albion. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Dave Deering made a pass to Brock Rowland, Brock Rowland took possession of the ball before Lyall Benbow could cut it out.

Brock Rowland tried to cross the ball low but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tyreek Platt.

49'

Sal Danell tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Keir Beckham.

53'

Jaylon Cookson hit a long ball forward to Arn Blackman, Arn Blackman took possession of the ball before Joseph Raynerson could cut it out.

Arn Blackman lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and took a shot. Jessie Hermanson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Rick Bass was caught in no man's land ... Arn Blackman scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Walsall wanderers 1 - 0 Birmingham albion

55'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Flannery Danniell.

Erik Yates made a pass to Courtney Jernigan, Courtney Jernigan took possession of the ball before Chet Huff could intercept.

Courtney Jernigan played a great ball for Colin Porcher, Colin Porcher latched onto the ball before Flannery Danniell could intercept.

Colin Porcher tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Stirling Low.

56'

Jaylon Cookson knocked a lovely ball for Keir Beckham, Joseph Raynerson missed his interception.

Keir Beckham made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Sal Danell.

57'

Flannery Danniell passed the ball perfectly to Chet Huff, Courtney Jernigan couldn't cut out the pass.

Chet Huff fed the ball forward past Erik Yates to Lowell Triggs

Lowell Triggs found a perfect spot and shot. Louis Hudson failed to block the shot.

Porter Horn was too slow in reaction ... A fine goal all round by Lowell Triggs !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Walsall wanderers 1 - 1 Birmingham albion

58'

Dave Deering tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Lyall Benbow.

59'

Erik Yates tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Flannery Danniell came close and blocked it.

60'

Sal Danell skipped past the challenge of Keir Beckham.

Sal Danell tried to deliver a float cross but The ball ricocheted off Jaylon Cookson.

62'

Dave Deering looked certain to score from long range but Tyreek Platt had done enough to put him off.

63'

Dave Deering fed the ball forward past Lyall Benbow to Dominic Leavitt

Dominic Leavitt used his skill to go past Tyreek Platt.

Dominic Leavitt tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Stirling Low.

64'

Arn Blackman jinked confidently past Joseph Raynerson.

Arn Blackman found an opportunity to score from medium range but Sal Danell had done enough to put him off.

66'

Miles Hilton attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Keir Beckham wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Porter Horn did well to parry it.

67'

Erik Yates tried to skip past the challenge of Flannery Danniell but Erik Yates lost the ball to Flannery Danniell.

69'

Erik Yates fired off a long shot. Flannery Danniell approached too late to tackle him.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

70'

Courtney Jernigan attempted to lift the ball forward but Joseph Raynerson got to the ball first.

71'

Sal Danell sent it long looking for Lyall Benbow, Lyall Benbow controlled the ball when bringing it down before Jaylon Cookson could cut it out.

Lyall Benbow lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Dominic Leavitt approached too late to block it.

Porter Horn shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Lyall Benbow scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Walsall wanderers 1 - 2 Birmingham albion

72'

Tyreek Platt took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

73'

Lowell Triggs's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

75'

Dominic Leavitt went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

77'

Corner taken by Dominic Leavitt and cut out by the opposition.

78'

Miles Hilton hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Dave Deering approached too late to tackle him.

Porter Horn beat the ball away.

79'

Chet Huff fed the ball forward to Flannery Danniell, Flannery Danniell latched onto the ball before Courtney Jernigan could cut it out.

Flannery Danniell made a pass to Chet Huff, the ball was picked up by Chet Huff before Erik Yates could intercept.

Chet Huff played a great ball for Miles Hilton, Miles Hilton latched onto the ball before Courtney Jernigan could cut it out.

Miles Hilton found an opportunity to score but Louis Hudson succesfully won the ball from him.

80'

Dave Deering tried to play it past Lyall Benbow but Lyall Benbow block tackled Dave Deering.

81'

Courtney Jernigan lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Colin Porcher won the aerial challenge against Jessie Hermanson, then made an attacking header.

Rick Bass got up to tip it over.

82'

Keir Beckham tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

83'

Jaylon Cookson moved the ball forward for Courtney Jernigan, Courtney Jernigan took it in his stride before Joseph Raynerson could intercept.

Courtney Jernigan passed along the floor for Jaylon Cookson to pick it up, Jaylon Cookson picked up on the ball before Sal Danell could intercept.

Jaylon Cookson tried to float it into the area but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Joseph Raynerson.

85'

Lowell Triggs picked up Sal Danell's long ball, Colin Porcher failed to intercept the pass.

Lowell Triggs attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Dominic Leavitt wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Lowell Triggs scooped it over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

86'

Dave Deering tried to lift the ball forward but Lyall Benbow blocked it.

88'

Sal Danell played a pinpoint pass to Chet Huff, Chet Huff trapped the ball nicely before Keir Beckham could reach it.

Chet Huff tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Jaylon Cookson.

90'

Louis Hudson tried to play a long ball forward but Joseph Raynerson got in the way of the ball.

91'

Sal Danell tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball struck Keir Beckham.

93'

Tyreek Platt played a lovely ball for Lyall Benbow, Brock Rowland couldn't cut it.

Lyall Benbow crossed the ball high over Dave Deering.

Jessie Hermanson beat Louis Hudson to the ball, then made an attacking header.

Good goalkeeping by Porter Horn to block the shot with his body.

End Match Walsall wanderers 1 - 2 Birmingham albion