The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Walsall announced they would play friendlies against Leamington,[3] Crystal Palace,[4] Aston Villa,[5] Kidderminster Harriers,[6] West Bromwich Albion[5] and Cheltenham Town[3] as part of the pre-season preparations.

Source: [citation needed] The Saddlers league fixtures were released on 24 June 2021.

[11] Saddlers were drawn into Southern Group D alongside Forest Green Rovers and Northampton Town.

[12] Group stage ties were confirmed on 1 July.