Walsall 3-1 Chesterfield
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 3-1 Chesterfield in the League Two (Round 32) on Sat, 15 Feb 2025 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Jamille Matt 52', Ellis Harrison 55', Levi Amantchi 90'+11. Chesterfield goals: Jamie Grimes 8'. Expected goals: 1.12-1.02. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: David Okagbue (8).
Match report
Walsall beat Chesterfield 3-1
Walsall came from behind to beat Chesterfield 3-1 at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Saturday 15 February in the League Two.
Jamie Grimes put Chesterfield ahead on 8' (0-1), Jamille Matt levelled for Walsall on 52' (1-1), Ellis Harrison restored Walsall's lead on 55' (2-1) and Levi Amantchi made it 3-1 on 90+11'.
Walsall had 38% of the ball, shots were 8-8 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.12-1.02.
David Okagbue (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 6,830. Referee: Sunny Sukhvir Gill.
Match stats
| Walsall | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.12 | 1.02 |
| Total shots | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 205 (68%) | 396 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 8 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Ryan Stirk, Charlie Lakin, Liam Gordon, Jamille Matt, Ellis Harrison
Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): Max Anthony Thompson, Ryheem Sheckleford, Tyrone Williams, Jamie Grimes, Jack Sparkes, Tom Naylor, Darren Oldaker, Michael Olakigbe, Armando Dobra, Dylan Duffy, Aribim Pepple
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Jamie Grimes (Chesterfield)
- 31' · Yellow card · Max Anthony Thompson (Chesterfield)
- 37' · Yellow card · Harry Williams (Walsall)
- 49' · Substitution · Oisin McEntee for Harry Williams (Walsall)
- 52' · Goal · Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 55' · Goal · Ellis Harrison (Walsall)
- 55' · Yellow card · Armando Dobra (Chesterfield)
- 76' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 76' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Ellis Harrison (Walsall)
- 76' · Substitution · Levi Amantchi for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 77' · Substitution · Paddy Madden for Aribim Pepple (Chesterfield)
- 77' · Substitution · Ryan Colclough for Dylan Duffy (Chesterfield)
- 78' · Yellow card · Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 84' · Substitution · Jenson Metcalfe for Tom Naylor (Chesterfield)
- 84' · Substitution · Oliver Banks for Darren Oldaker (Chesterfield)
- 89' · Substitution · Liam Mandeville for Michael Olakigbe (Chesterfield)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Evan Weir for Connor Barrett (Walsall)
- 90'+11 · Goal · Levi Amantchi (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 1993: Walsall 11, draws 8, Chesterfield 9.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Chesterfield?
Walsall won, 3-1 (League Two) on Sat, 15 Feb 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Chesterfield?
Sat, 15 Feb 2025, 15:00 UTC at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Chesterfield?
In 28 league meetings since 1993: Walsall 11 wins, 8 draws, Chesterfield 9 wins (goals 39-33).