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This Tuesday evening is our second league game of the season, and our first at home game against local side Walsall Wood. The lads will be keen to put Saturday’s loss behind them and get the first league win under their belt.

Walsall wood also lost their opening fixture loosing 3-1 at home to Spalding who will be title contenders for sure this season.

Walsall Wood are based in Walsall Wood near Walsall they play their home games at Oak Park and are nicknamed the Wood.

They were founded in 1915 and play in red and white. Last season they won the Midland Football League Premier Division and as a result moved into Northern Premier League.

They also won the Midland League Cup in 2017/18.

We last played Walsall Wood in the Walsall Senior cup winning 5-0 on the day. But this is a very different side, one with confidence and rejuvenation after gaining promotion.

Rugby showed us on Saturday after winning their first game in the league, the new boys should not be underestimated.