A second-half hat-trick from Walsall's Erhun Oztumer handed the Saddlers a 3-0 win at Southend United. The Shrimpers' ground staff and their fans had fought hard to get the game on at Roots Hall, clearing snow off the pitch on the morning of the match. But it was Saddlers who were more grateful for the game going ahead as Jon Whitney's side secured their first away win since November. The defeat was also Chris Powell's first becoming Southend boss at the end of January. Walsall took full advantage and opened the scoring in 57th minute when Oztumer's 20-yard shot somehow squirmed past Southend goalkeeper Mark Oxley.

Source: Sky sports March 02, 2018 22:41 UTC