United's push for top 3 slowed down following 0-0 draw

Harris made just the one change from his side's 5-0 thrashing against Gillingham, Smith replacing Brophy as the U's set up in a back 4. Kouassi was replaced on the bench by Mayor, who is also returning to full fitness. Despite a vitally important win on Saturday for Walsall, interim boss and former United attacker Byfield left his fans shocked with the starting 11.

Fresh off scoring on Saturday, Dom Ball started the game helping the U's build out the back as a centre back. Ball then pushed up aggressively multiple times in the opening in the 10 minutes, and broke up many Walsall attacks.

The U's started in the perfect fashion. The U's pressed fantastically, was fluid in their movement off the ball and created some early opportunities that weren't taken advantage of. The game however, died down in both intensity and quality which led to 0 shots on target on the combined 10 shots in the game.

Walsall started much the better side but wasn't able to test Eastwood. As the U's looked to counter attack through Smith, substitute veteran centre back Flint smashed into him and the midfielder received treatment.

Lavery and Purrington both came on for Bennet and Mpanzu as former U's transfer target Pressley also came on for Walsall. Harris also followed these substitutions with Kaikai and Knight coming off for Brophy and Mayor, who returns from a long stint out injured.

The U's were back to their early season self. The U's registered no shots in the second half and looked far too happy to take a draw. Results weren't kind to United and the pressure on Harris' side has certainly ramped up. The gap is now 7 points to Bromley but only 3 points above 6th placed Swindon.