Walsall secures Carabao Cup win over Bristol City under Lee Grant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Walsall defeated Bristol City in the Carabao Cup on August 7, with a goal from Aaron Pressley early in the second half providing the necessary margin. Head coach Lee Grant, who took charge in May, praised his team's defensive resilience and overall performance in his first competitive match. The victory serves as a statement for the club, which aims for promotion in League Two after near misses in the previous two seasons. Walsall will now prepare for their League Two opener against Gillingham on August 15.
- •Walsall won 1-0 against Bristol City in the Carabao Cup.
- •Aaron Pressley scored two minutes into the second half.
- •Lee Grant praised his team's defensive efforts and teamwork.
- •Walsall adds seven new signings to the squad for the season.
- •Next, Walsall faces Gillingham in their league campaign opener on August 15.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — Cup win 'incredibly powerful' for Walsall - Grant
"Walsall's Lee Grant says their cup win over Bristol City is a "wonderful" way for his new-look side to "announce themselves to the world".
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