Walsall came from behind to cut the gap on leaders Hartlepool to five points. They went ahead after 21 minutes when Kevin Harper fired in from 18 yards for his third goal in six games.
Accrington were level four minutes later when Paul Mullin shot low past Clayton Ince and Robbie Williams headed them in front after the break.
Dean Keates equalised from the penalty spot after Phil Edwards fouled Michael Dobson and Martin Butler's left foot shot sealed the win after 85 minutes.
Walsall: Ince, Pead, Westwood, Gerrard, Fox, Harper, Dobson, Keates, Cooper (Wrack 82), Butler, Benjamin (Sam 57).
Subs Not Used: Wright, Taylor, Bossu.
Booked: Keates.
Goals: Harper 21, Keates 75 pen, Butler 85.
Accrington Stanley: Martin, Cavanagh, Antwi , Williams, Edwards (Welch 89), Todd, Boco, Proctor, Whalley, Mangan (Doherty 86), Mullin.
Subs Not Used: Dunbavin, Ventre, Almeida.
Booked: Williams, Whalley.
Goals: Mullin 25, Williams 65.
Att: 6,062.
Ref: M Russell (Hertfordshire).
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