Wolves made an official complaint to Walsall and the Football League yesterday alleging that two travelling players were racially abused by home fans on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme told management staff that he'd suffered abuse from behind the goal during the second half while defender George Elokobi said he came under fire while warming up as a substitute.

Wolves said: "The complaint relates to a small number of individuals in the crowd at Saturday's game and will not sour the good relationship that exists between the two clubs.

"Both Wolves and Walsall are fiercely committed to stamping out all types of discrimination within football and will vigorously investigate all allegations of racist abuse.

"Wolves will always strongly support its players who are the victims of discrimination and Carl Ikeme and George Elokobi both displayed admirable restraint in the face of receiving the abuse on Saturday."

The Saddlers vowed to co-operate fully with police and their Midlands rivals, saying it took the matter "very seriously."

The Midlands club echoed Wolves's opposition to racism, also pledging that they would stamp out "all types of discrimination within football" and promising to investigate any allegations of racist abuse.

"Should anyone be found guilty of the above allegations, they will be issued with a lifetime ban from Banks's Stadium.

"As the matter is being investigated, the club can make no further comment at this stage."

Police said four fans had been arrested during the match, two on suspicion of obstructing police, one on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and one on suspicion of a public order offence.

Three were bailed pending further inquiries and the fourth was cautioned for being drunk and disorderly.

Wolves won the game 3-0.