Walsall 2-1 Chesterfield
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 2-1 Chesterfield in the League Two (Round 1/2) on Fri, 16 May 2025 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Charlie Lakin 81', Levi Amantchi 90'+5. Chesterfield goals: Armando Dobra 90'+4. Expected goals: 1.79-1.74. Possession: 24-76. Player of the match: Albert Adomah (8.4).
Match report
Walsall beat Chesterfield 2-1
Walsall narrowly beat Chesterfield 2-1 at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Friday 16 May in the League Two.
Charlie Lakin put Walsall ahead on 81' (1-0), Armando Dobra levelled for Chesterfield on 90+4' (1-1) and Levi Amantchi restored Walsall's lead on 90+5' (2-1).
Levi Amantchi's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
Walsall had 24% of the ball, shots were 9-12 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.79-1.74.
Albert Adomah (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 9,585. Referee: Ben Toner.
Match stats
| Walsall | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 24 | 76 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.79 | 1.74 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 29 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 107 (59%) | 498 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-4-3): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Nathan Asiimwe, Alfie Chang, Ryan Stirk, Liam Gordon, George Hall, Jamille Matt, Jamie Jellis
Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): Ryan Boot, Liam Mandeville, Ashley Palmer, Kyle McFadzean, Lewis Gordon, Jenson Metcalfe, John Fleck, Oliver Banks, Tom Naylor, Armando Dobra, Aribim Pepple
Key events
- 36' · Yellow card · Nathan Asiimwe (Walsall)
- 51' · Yellow card · Jenson Metcalfe (Chesterfield)
- 60' · Yellow card · Taylor Allen (Walsall)
- 62' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 62' · Substitution · Levi Amantchi for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 65' · Yellow card · John Fleck (Chesterfield)
- 67' · Substitution · Will Grigg for Jenson Metcalfe (Chesterfield)
- 67' · Substitution · Jack Sparkes for Lewis Gordon (Chesterfield)
- 75' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 75' · Substitution · Charlie Lakin for George Hall (Walsall)
- 75' · Substitution · Ryan Colclough for Liam Mandeville (Chesterfield)
- 76' · Substitution · Dylan Duffy for Oliver Banks (Chesterfield)
- 76' · Yellow card · Armando Dobra (Chesterfield)
- 81' · Goal · Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 82' · Substitution · Michael Jacobs for Tom Naylor (Chesterfield)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Donervon Daniels for Nathan Asiimwe (Walsall)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Armando Dobra (Chesterfield)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Levi Amantchi (Walsall)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · 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, 2-1 (League Two) on Fri, 16 May 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Chesterfield?
Fri, 16 May 2025, 19:00 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).