Mike Jackson calls for Shrewsbury Town to 'be brave' for Walsall clash

Town go into the game in 22nd spot in the League One table, a point away from safety but also just a point clear of bottom side Stevenage.

They have seven games to haul themselves clear of the relegation zone with Jackson stressing his team must carry more of an attacking threat having found chances hard to come by during Tuesday's 0-0 draw at Carlisle.

Three of Town's last four away matches have ended in goalless draws with the one exception the 1-0 reverse at Colchester.

Jackson said: "We've got to do more going forward away from home.

"You need to be brave away from home, you need to be brave to get on the ball and take your opportunities when you can."

Dean Smith's Walsall have beaten Town twice this season, winning 1-0 at the Meadow in December after earlier knocking them out of the FA Cup.

Jackson insists his men must acquit themselves much better against the ninth-placed Saddlers who sit five points outside the play-off places.

He said: "It means a lot to the fans, I know that. This is a big game to them with bragging rights."

Jackson continues to monitor the fitness right-back Jermaine Grandison who picked up a hamstring injury at Carlisle.

Ryan Woods switched from midfield to cover at Brunton Park while on loan Wolves youngster Dominic Iorfa is another possible option if Grandison is ruled out.

Jackson extended the loan spell of Yeovil front-runner Sam Foley until the end of the season but there was no other business ahead of last night's loan deadline.

n Town's youth team hope to get their hands on the Midlands Youth Cup tomorrow.

They face Lincoln City at the Greenhous Meadow with a noon kick-off.