Match report

Walsall Defeats Chesterfield 2-0 in League Two Clash

Chesterfield
Chesterfield
0–2
FT
Walsall
Walsall
May 11, 2025

Walsall put on an impressive display to defeat Chesterfield 2-0 at the Proact Stadium in a crucial League Two match. The victory was built upon early dominance, with goals from Taylor Allen and A. Chang securing Walsall's win.

Key Facts

  • • Taylor Allen scored the opening goal from the penalty spot at 28 minutes.
  • • A. Chang doubled Walsall's lead with a normal goal in the 39th minute.
  • • Chesterfield's M. Olakigbe received a yellow card for a foul in the 14th minute.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Chesterfield bringing on A. Dobra and D. Duffy.

Lineups

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Boot (G)
  • 7 L. Mandeville (D)
  • 21 A. Palmer (D)
  • 25 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 19 L. Gordon (D)
  • 26 J. Metcalfe (M)
  • 13 J. Fleck (M)
  • 4 T. Naylor (M)
  • 34 M. Olakigbe (F)
  • 9 W. Grigg (F)
  • 11 R. Colclough (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Dobra
  • 18 D. Duffy
  • 27 A. Pepple
  • 10 M. Jacobs
  • 24 J. Sparkes
  • 1 M. Thompson
  • 5 J. Grimes

Walsall

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Simkin (G)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 24 H. Williams (D)
  • 21 T. Allen (D)
  • 19 N. Asiimwe (M)
  • 15 A. Chang (M)
  • 25 R. Stirk (M)
  • 3 L. Gordon (M)
  • 20 G. Hall (F)
  • 22 J. Jellis (F)
  • 9 J. Matt (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 B. Comley
  • 11 L. Amantchi
  • 8 C. Lakin
  • 37 A. Adomah
  • 10 J. Gordon
  • 12 S. Hornby
  • 5 D. Daniels

Timeline

  1. Chesterfield
    14' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    M. Olakigbe

    Foul

  2. Walsall
    28' Walsall Goal · Penalty
    Taylor Allen
  3. Walsall
    39' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Chang
  4. Walsall
    64' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Chang · On: Brandon Comley
  5. Chesterfield
    67' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Olakigbe · On: A. Dobra
  6. Walsall
    75' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Matt · On: L. Amantchi
  7. Walsall
    76' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Stirk · On: C. Lakin
  8. Chesterfield
    79' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Colclough · On: D. Duffy
  9. Chesterfield
    80' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tom Naylor · On: A. Pepple
  10. Walsall
    82' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Hall · On: A. Adomah
  11. Walsall
    82' Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Jellis · On: Josh Gordon
  12. Chesterfield
    87' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Fleck · On: M. Jacobs
  13. Chesterfield
    88' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lewis Gordon · On: Jack Sparkes

Match Stats

Stat Chesterfield Walsall
Fouls 8 18
Pass Accuracy 86% 60%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 6
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 633 221
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 547 133
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 0 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Taylor Allen's penalty goal at the 28-minute mark broke the deadlock and set the tone for Walsall.
  • ▸ A. Chang's second goal in the 39th minute effectively ended any hopes of a Chesterfield comeback, cementing Walsall’s victory.