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Walsall 1 Bournemouth 3

Saddlers play-off hopes are ended as they go down 3-1 at home to in-form Bournemouth.

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16.25: It's looking gloomy for the Saddlers now as Pitman makes it 3-1 after scoring from the spot.

16.20: Tactical substitution as Nicholls replaces Bradley and Saddlers go to three at the back as they seek an equaliser.

16.02: No changes at half-time.

15.36: Misery for Saddlers as Sherries take the kick-off and go straight back up the pitch to retake the lead through Kuffour.

15.35: Saddlers back on level terms thanks to Betsy.

15.25: Saddlers have had a great shout for a penalty turned down when Mooney appeared to be fouled on the edge of the area.

15.09: Hollands puts the Cherries 1-0 up - not a great start for the Saddlers. Good reward for the visitors who have won their last four games.

14.45: The teams are in from the Banks's Stadium.

Walsall's line-up is in. Ince, Weston, Smith, Gerrard, Bradley, Taundry, Holmes, Dobson, Deeney, Betsey, Mooney.

Subs: Bossu, N'dour, Brown, Nicholls, Sonko.

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