Match report

Walsall Defeats Chesterfield 2-1 in League Two Clash

Walsall
Walsall
2–1
FT
Chesterfield
Chesterfield
May 16, 2025

Walsall emerged victorious in their crucial League Two fixture against Chesterfield, securing a 2-1 win. Goals by C. Lakin and L. Amantchi proved decisive as Walsall's defense held strong despite multiple yellow cards handed out throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Walsall 2, Chesterfield 1
  • • C. Lakin scored at minute 81 with an assist from A. Adomah
  • • L. Amantchi secured the win in the 90th+5 minute with an assist from A. Adomah
  • • N. Asiimwe and Taylor Allen received yellow cards for Walsall
  • • Jenson Metcalfe, J. Fleck, and A. Dobra were cautioned for Chesterfield

Lineups

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)
  • 22 J. Jellis (F)
  • 20 G. Hall (F)
  • 9 J. Matt (F)

Substitutes

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

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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)
  • 28 O. Banks (M)
  • 4 T. Naylor (M)
  • 17 A. Dobra (M)
  • 27 A. Pepple (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 W. Grigg
  • 24 J. Sparkes
  • 11 R. Colclough
  • 18 D. Duffy
  • 10 M. Jacobs
  • 5 J. Grimes
  • 1 M. Thompson

Timeline

  1. Walsall
    36' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    N. Asiimwe

    Time wasting

  2. Chesterfield
    51' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    Jenson Metcalfe

    Foul

  3. Walsall
    60' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Taylor Allen
  4. Walsall
    62' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Matt · On: L. Amantchi
  5. Walsall
    62' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Chang · On: Brandon Comley
  6. Chesterfield
    65' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fleck

    Foul

  7. Chesterfield
    67' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jenson Metcalfe · On: W. Grigg
  8. Chesterfield
    67' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lewis Gordon · On: Jack Sparkes
  9. Chesterfield
    75' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mandeville · On: R. Colclough
  10. Walsall
    75' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Hall · On: C. Lakin
  11. Chesterfield
    76' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    A. Dobra

    Simulation

  12. Chesterfield
    76' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Banks · On: D. Duffy
  13. Walsall
    81' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Lakin · Assist: A. Adomah
  14. Chesterfield
    82' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tom Naylor · On: M. Jacobs
  15. Walsall
    90'+1 Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Asiimwe · On: D. Daniels
  16. Walsall
    90'+5 Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Amantchi · Assist: A. Adomah
  17. Walsall
    90'+6 Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    L. Amantchi

Match Stats

Stat Walsall Chesterfield
Fouls 15 7
Pass Accuracy 60% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 181 585
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 24% 76%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 108 501
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 0 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Lakin's goal in the 81st minute broke the deadlock and shifted momentum firmly towards Walsall.
  • ▸ L. Amantchi's late goal in injury time sealed Walsall's victory, despite Chesterfield putting up a strong fight.