Walsall return to action on Saturday afternoon as they welcome Tranmere Rovers to the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium for their latest outing of the 2025/26 League Two campaign.The EFL has confirmed that Edward (Ed) Duckworth will take charge of the match with Andrew Aylott and James Tewson being named as assistant referees, whilst Alex Gray has been selected as Fourth Official.
Duckworth has taken charge of eight games so far this season, and has seen fit to issue thirty cautions and one red card. He has also awarded one penalty.
The last Saddlers game officiated over by Mr. Duckworth took place at the Poundland Bescot Stadium on Tuesday, 27th August 2024, and saw Walsall advance to Round Three of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 win over Huddersfield Town.
The match saw the referee issue three cautions and one red card as Jamie Jellis and Terriers pair Antony Evans and Josh Ruffels were booked, whilst Matthew Pearson was sent for an early bath.