Preparations for the 2023/24 campaign has been going well for Walsall Women.
The squad is starting to take shape nicely and they've played a number of friendlies during the summer.
The girls were in action on Sunday 13th August and eased to a 3-0 victory over Leamington thanks to Saanya Najib's brace and a goal from Savannah Boughton, who joined up from the Under 18s.
A week earlier, Walsall Women recorded an emphatic 9-0 victory over Stafford Town. Mia Fellows netted four times while Chloe Astell bagged a brace. Najib, Maicie Goulding and Aaliyah Shearer also got on the scoresheet.
Elsewhere in pre-season, the girls cruised to a 6-1 win over Worcester Belles but tasted defeat against Kidderminster Harriers and Lichfield City, losing 4-2 and 3-2 respectively.
We are also pleased to introduce the Walsall Women squad for the 2023/24 season:
Olivia Wells (GK)
Abi Turner (C)
Abby Gray
Chloe Astell
Jade Harris-Payne
Jasmin Springer
Jodie Cassidy
Lauren Hoyle
Lauren Pearson
Lucy Hargrave
Maicie Goulding
Megan Dainty
Mia Fellows
Phoebe Smith
Saanya Najib
Sammy Bowyer
Shian Atkins
Steph Wem
Aaliyah Shearer
Nina Anderson will also be staying at Walsall Women for the upcoming campaign but will be supporting the team from the sidelines as she continues to recover from a long term injury, with the support of the club.
We can also confirm that Jess Bate will be continuing with the Saddlers. Jess is currently sidelined ahead of the new campaign but will play an active role behind the scenes until she is able to return to the field.