Mark Goodlad showed his recent stint at Lilleshall has paid dividends with an eye-catching display at the Banks's Stadium, as Vale Reserves chalked up another win.

The Vale 'keeper was called upon to make several impressive saves, including a 61^st minute penalty stop to deny Troy Deeney, after Sansara went down in the box.

The home side hit the Vale crossbar early on the in the game as the Saddlers got off to a lively start.

Calum Willock and Danny Glover each went close to firing Vale ahead, before Willock broke the deadlock with a 59^th minute header.

Vale were forced on the back foot as Walsall went looking for an equaliser, but defended well and in the end were good value for their three hard-earned points.