Tranmere Rovers v Walsall: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Tranmere fans will be hoping for some goal action when Walsall arrive at Prenton Park for Saturday's lunchtime League Two affair.

Nigel Adkins' side have been involved in a pair of goalless encounters in the league, although that has not been the case in their cup exploits so far.

Walsall meanwhile have won both league games and are yet to concede a goal to sit at the top of the table ahead of this trip to Merseyside.

How to watch Tranmere Rovers v Walsall and TV channel

Tranmere Rovers v Walsall is available to watch on Sky Sports+ and the Sky Sports app.

Tranmere Rovers v Walsall kick-off time, date and venue

Tranmere Rovers v Walsall kicks off at 12:30 BST on Saturday 24th August and is being played at Prenton Park in Birkenhead, Merseyside.

Tranmere Rovers v Walsall stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Tranmere's league games against Notts County and Port Vale have both ended scoreless, though they did take care of Accrington Stanley 3-0 at home in their EFL Cup opener. Everton U21 proved too strong in midweek, however, running out 3-1 winners at Prenton Park.

Walsall have scored five and conceded none in wins over Morecambe and Swindon Town in the league, while they edged Exeter in a penalty shootout on League Cup duty in between times.

Walsall have the better of the head-to-head over the years and have won four of the last five meetings, drawing the other one. They were 3-1 winners at Prenton Park in April.

Tranmere Rovers v Walsall head-to-head record (H2H)

Tranmere Rovers wins	27
Draws	16
Walsall wins	38

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

Tranmere Rovers v Walsall team news

Tranmere Rovers team news

The hosts face injury concerns over Luke Norris, Connor Wood and Brad Walker, with Adkins suggesting in his press conference that players might have to adapt to different positions on the pitch due to current availability.

Walsall teams news

Walsall boss Mat Sadler is set to be without Donervon Daniels, Brandon Comley and Danny Johnson for this trip, while striker Josh Gordon is a doubt with a hamstring problem.

Fellow forward Reyes Cleary joined this week on a season-long loan from West Bromwich Albion and could make his debut.