Jed Ward in Football League Paper's Team of the Day

Jed Ward was in superb form on the opening day of the season, as he thwarted the Gills at every turn.

1:45 pm ● 1 min read ● Jed Ward Sky Bet League Two Team of the Day The Football League Paper

Walsall goalkeeper Jed Ward has been named in the Football League Paper's League Two Team of the Day following his solid showing against Gillingham on Saturday,

Producing seven saves, the former Bristol Rovers man kept a clean sheet - his second in as many outings - as the Saddlers defeated the Gills to sit at the top of the table on the opening day of the new campaign.

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— The Football League Paper (@TheLeaguePaper) August 17, 2026

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This post was first published at 1:45 pm on Monday, 17 August 2026.