BROMLEY (Interstat) — Bromley opened its League Two season with a 3-1 victory over Walsall on Saturday at Copperjax Community Stadium.

Defender Ben Thompson scored the first goal of the match in the 37th minute. Midfielder Mitchell Pinnock doubled the lead in the 60th minute. Walsall substitute Jid Okeke pulled a goal back two minutes later, but defender Omar Sowunmi restored Bromley’s two-goal advantage in the 67th minute.

Thompson, Pinnock and Sowunmi each scored for Bromley. Okeke scored for Walsall. Substitutes Aden Flint, Mason Hancock, Kacper Łopata and Jamie Jellis each recorded an assist.

The match featured four yellow cards, all issued to Walsall players. Łopata was booked in the 30th minute, Hancock in the 33rd, Flint in the 35th and Jellis in the 88th.

Bromley, playing its first league match of the season, improved to 1-0 in League Two and across all competitions. Walsall dropped to 0-1 in the league and overall.

Walsall’s defense struggled to contain Bromley’s attack after the opening half-hour. Thompson’s goal came from a set piece that he headed past the Walsall goalkeeper. Pinnock’s strike followed a sustained period of possession. Okeke’s response came quickly after a counterattack, but Sowunmi’s header from a corner restored the home side’s advantage.

Bromley created several additional chances in the second half but could not extend the lead. Walsall pushed for a second goal late in the match but was unable to test the Bromley goalkeeper.

The result gave Bromley a winning start in front of its home supporters. The Copperjax Community Stadium crowd saw an aggressive performance from the hosts, who pressed high and forced turnovers in midfield.

Walsall’s substitutes provided energy but could not prevent the defeat. Flint, Hancock, Łopata and Jellis each contributed to the attack, with their assists coming on crosses and through balls. However, the visitors’ defense was breached three times.

Bromley’s defensive unit, anchored by Thompson and Sowunmi, limited Walsall’s scoring opportunities outside of Okeke’s goal. The home side’s midfielders controlled possession for long stretches.

The match was the first of the season for both teams in League Two. Bromley and Walsall are among the 24 clubs competing in the fourth tier of English football.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of 1-1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Bromley with an 85.40 percent probability to win.