A year ago today...
Today marks the one-year anniversary of when Walsall played at Wembley Stadium for the first time in the club’s history.Nearly 30,000 Saddlers supporters descended on the capital to see us end our 127-year wait to play at the home of English football.
And although we didn’t perform on the day – losing 2-0 to Bristol City in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final – it was an occasion that will never be forgotten.
Below we look back on an historic day…
We're here... Walsall FC are at Wembley... Enjoy it! pic.twitter.com/riaMk0QYxj
— Walsall FC Official (@WFCOfficial) March 22, 2015
Bigger than El Clasico? Over 70,000 are watching Bristol City v Walsall at Wembley today: pic.twitter.com/iUQj4Ej0yFhttp://t.co/jO5dYJVkT2
— IAmSlaveMachineUsa (@SlaveMachineUsa) March 23, 2015
Walsall arriving at Wembley pic.twitter.com/txXPtU8hqq
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) March 22, 2015
#wembley wembley Walsall Ay We.... pic.twitter.com/bE1Rm0vZDw
— James Merrick (@Jmerrick76) March 22, 2015
Walsall at Wembley against Bristol City today #WFC#SADDLERSpic.twitter.com/Sh6ml0rohn
— FootballAwaydays (@Awaydays23) March 22, 2015
Despite the result, fans still enjoyed their day out at the national stadium...
Walsall were well beaten yesterday. But I got to see Walsall play at Wembley in front of over 72k people. So happy! pic.twitter.com/ikamQH6fxW
— Stephen Marsh (@puddletown_tom) March 23, 2015
We had an amazing time at Wembley on Sunday with @WFCOfficial. Shame they lost but they put up a good fight #Walsallpic.twitter.com/FDKEpJZtzo
— Guardian Support (@Guardian_Info) March 23, 2015
Mixed emotions looking back. Gutted about the outcome but tremendously proud to have been part of the 1st team to take walsall to wembley.
— Andy taylor (@andy_taylor_3) March 23, 2015
Gutted about the result. But I'm honoured to be part of the first Walsall team to get to wembley. Hope fans enjoyed it as much as possible.
— Richard O'Donnell (@RichODonnell23) March 22, 2015
Shame about the performance but dream come true seeing Walsall play at Wembley #walsallfc#JPTFinalpic.twitter.com/RZddv03XpB
— Michael Hughes (@MikeyWalsallFC) March 22, 2015