Walsall 1-1 Swindon Town

New signing Michael Smith grabbed his third goal in two games to earn Swindon a point at Walsall.

The visitors started brightly and tested goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell through Alex Pritchard's low drive.

Walsall took the lead when Romaine Sawyers dummied James Chambers' flick-on before firing home from Craig Westcarr's pass.

Town improved after the break and secured a draw when ex-Charlton man Smith headed in Darren Ward's cross.

Swindon had to hang on as Malvind Benning fired just wide before substitute Ashley Hemmings clipped the crossbar.

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Swindon Town manager Mark Cooper told BBC Wiltshire:

"I'm pleased that we've come away and got something against a team that are doing really well.

"We were expected to take a bit of a battering tonight, but we came and we were dogged.

"When we changed to three at the back, with two wing-backs, I thought we looked a real threat.

"We are pleased we looked more solid and you do have to ride your luck at times."