Walsall beat Middlesbrough U21 3-1 at home in the EFL Trophy, Group Stage. Their only previous encounter (since 2018) was won by Walsall. Walsall had scored 4 goals this season (2.0 per game), Middlesbrough U21 had 2 (0.7 per game). Walsall's goals came from Jack Fitzwater (26'), Maziar Kouhyar (31'), Andy Cook (89'); Middlesbrough U21 scored through D. Ward (67'). Match stats: possession 49%-51%, shots 15-6, on target 9-1, corners 15-0. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.