Match Preview : Forest Vs Walsall : League Cup

By 4two
October 1 2002

Walsall face Forest for the second time this season in a second round League Cup tie at the City Ground, Nottingham. In form striker David Zdrilic is out through injury, but he is the only Walsall absentee.

Notts Forest Vs Walsall

Venue : The City Ground, Nottingham
Competition : League Cup (Rnd 2).
Date & Time: 2.9.02 - 7:45am
Ticket Availability: This game is not all ticket, and is not expected to sell out. Walsall fans can pay on the gate, and Season Ticket holders can get in for cheaper (if they produce voucher C). See the official site for more details.
Walsall Team News: Danny Sonner (suspended) David Zdrilic (Injured),  Birch and Junior compete for place along side Leitao.
Notts Forest Team News:  Brennan (Doubtful) Prutton & Lester (Suspended)
Last Meeting: 24.8.02 (Div 1) Walsall 2-1 Notts forest
Walsall (Lg) Form : LLLWW
Notts Forest (Lg) Form: LWWDW
Walsall League Position: 17th (Div 1
Notts Forest Position:  4th  (Div 1)
Walsall Man to Watch: Fitzroy Simpson, No Contract, Solid and dependably. Focus of intense debate.
Notts Forest to Watch: David Johnston, in rich goal scoring form.
The Verdict:  If we continue our solid defensive form, then we may be able to take something from this game. Roper and Hay are looking Solid, while Aranalde and Bazeley are finding some consistency.  With Driller being unfit, Birch or Junior will come in and attempt to make the spot along Jorge their own, so our forwards should be eager. Forest should take the game seriously, a run in the cup would be a welcome revenue boost for them.  Paul Harts men are performing well in the league, our last meeting was close, expect the same again.
PREDICTION: Walsall 0-1 Notts Forest (After Extra Time)

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