Exeter City 2-2 Walsall

Exeter and Walsall shared the points following an entertaining four-goal draw in the 'Matt Taylor derby' at St James Park.

It was the first time the two teams had met in the EFL, led by managers with the same name since two Bobby Campbells managed Fulham and Bristol Rovers in 1978.

Exeter made a dream start with a goal inside five minutes, as Pierce Sweeney delivered a superb cross to the back post and Tim Dieng rose highest to nod in off the upright.

The Saddlers deservedly drew level after 37 minutes when they were awarded a penalty following a tackle by Harry Kite and George Miller drove the ball down the middle as Exeter goalkeeper Cameron Dawson dived to his left.

With the visitors in command, Exeter made a double change at the break and were awarded a penalty of their own within four minutes of the restart when Dieng was tripped in the box but Matt Jay smashed his effort against the crossbar.

However, Exeter went back in front after 61 minutes when Nombe latched onto Jevani Brown's pass and slipped the ball beyond Carl Rushworth and into the net - his third goal in three games.

Walsall hit back with Miller directing a lovely header past Dawson after 70 minutes and while both teams had chances, neither side could find a winner.

Match report supplied by PA Media.

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