Chesterfield 0-2 Walsall
Updated
Walsall won: Chesterfield 0-2 Walsall in the League Two (Round 1/2) on Sun, 11 May 2025 at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Walsall goals: Taylor Allen 28', Alfie Chang 39'. Expected goals: 0.94-1.07. Possession: 74-26. Player of the match: Tommy Simkin (8.4).
Match report
Walsall beat Chesterfield 2-0
Walsall got the better of Chesterfield 2-0 away from home at SMH Group Stadium on Sunday 11 May in the League Two.
Taylor Allen put Walsall ahead on 28' (0-1) and Alfie Chang made it 0-2 on 39'.
Chesterfield had 74% of the ball, shots were 7-7 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.94-1.07.
Tommy Simkin (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 10,001. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Chesterfield | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 74 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.07 |
| Total shots | 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 14 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 546 (86%) | 135 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 7 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
Chesterfield (4-3-3): Ryan Boot, Liam Mandeville, Ashley Palmer, Kyle McFadzean, Lewis Gordon, John Fleck, Jenson Metcalfe, Tom Naylor, Michael Olakigbe, Ryan Colclough, Will Grigg
Walsall (3-4-1-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Nathan Asiimwe, Ryan Stirk, Alfie Chang, Liam Gordon, Jamie Jellis, George Hall, Jamille Matt
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Michael Olakigbe (Chesterfield)
- 28' · Goal · Taylor Allen (Walsall)
- 39' · Goal · Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 64' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 67' · Substitution · Armando Dobra for Michael Olakigbe (Chesterfield)
- 75' · Substitution · Levi Amantchi for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 76' · Substitution · Charlie Lakin for Ryan Stirk (Walsall)
- 79' · Substitution · Dylan Duffy for Ryan Colclough (Chesterfield)
- 80' · Substitution · Aribim Pepple for Tom Naylor (Chesterfield)
- 82' · Substitution · Josh Gordon for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 82' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for George Hall (Walsall)
- 87' · Substitution · Michael Jacobs for John Fleck (Chesterfield)
- 88' · Substitution · Jack Sparkes for Lewis Gordon (Chesterfield)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 1993: Chesterfield 9, draws 8, Walsall 11.
Questions
Who won Chesterfield vs Walsall?
Walsall won, 0-2 (League Two) on Sun, 11 May 2025.
When and where is Chesterfield vs Walsall?
Sun, 11 May 2025, 14:30 UTC at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and Walsall?
In 28 league meetings since 1993: Chesterfield 9 wins, 8 draws, Walsall 11 wins (goals 33-39).