Match report

Chesterfield Stuns Walsall with Early Goals, Ends League Two Match at 2-2

Chesterfield
Chesterfield
2–2
FT
Walsall
Walsall
Jan 31, 2026

Chesterfield stunned Walsall in the early stages of their League Two clash with two quick goals from Willo Flood Grigg and Devante Markanday. However, Walsall fought back after the break through Daniel Kanu and Ashley Chambers Adomah to secure a 2-2 draw at the Proact Stadium.

Key Facts

  • • Chesterfield led early with goals from Willo Flood Grigg (12') and Devante Markanday (20').
  • • Daniel Kanu (41') scored Walsall's first goal, assisted by Chris Barrett.
  • • Ashley Chambers Adomah equalized for Walsall in the 60th minute, with an assist from Daniel Kanu.
  • • Willo Flood Grigg and Devante Markanday were substituted off at half-time along with other changes to both teams.

Lineups

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Hemming (G)
  • 29 S. Curtis (D)
  • 6 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 26 S. Swinkels (D)
  • 46 T. Pearce (D)
  • 36 S. Braybrooke (M)
  • 8 R. Stirk (M)
  • 24 D. Markanday (M)
  • 7 L. Mandeville (M)
  • 11 D. Duffy (M)
  • 9 W. Grigg (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 J. Donacien
  • 22 C. Dunkley
  • 4 T. Naylor
  • 17 A. Dobra
  • 28 J. Berry-McNally
  • 45 F. Ladapo
  • 10 L. Bonis

Walsall

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Roberts (G)
  • 5 H. Burke
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 30 E. Weir (D)
  • 2 C. Barrett (M)
  • 23 A. Pattison (M)
  • 20 A. Chang (M)
  • 17 C. Clarke (M)
  • 18 V. Harper (M)
  • 9 J. Matt (F)
  • 15 D. Kanu (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Hornby
  • 6 P. Farquharson
  • 8 C. Lakin
  • 11 A. Loupalo-Bi
  • 14 B. Comley
  • 22 J. Jellis
  • 37 A. Adomah

Timeline

  1. Chesterfield
    12' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Grigg
  2. Chesterfield
    20' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Markanday
  3. Walsall
    41' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kanu · Assist: C. Barrett
  4. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Matt · On: A. Adomah
  5. Walsall
    60' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adomah · Assist: D. Kanu
  6. Chesterfield
    66' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Duffy · On: A. Dobra
  7. Chesterfield
    66' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Grigg · On: L. Bonis
  8. Walsall
    73' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Chang · On: C. Lakin
  9. Chesterfield
    75' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mandeville · On: Tom Naylor
  10. Chesterfield
    76' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Markanday · On: J. Berry-McNally
  11. Walsall
    81' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: J. Jellis
  12. Chesterfield
    86' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sammy Braybrooke · On: F. Ladapo
  13. Walsall
    90' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kanu · On: A. Loupalo-Bi
  14. Walsall
    90' Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Clarke · On: Brandon Comley

Match Stats

Stat Chesterfield Walsall
Fouls 4 11
Pass Accuracy 78% 68%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 476 303
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 1.52 1.98
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 373 205
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chesterfield's quickfire goals in the first 20 minutes gave them a commanding lead.
  • ▸ Walsall's introduction of Ashley Chambers Adomah and subsequent goal in the 60th minute shifted momentum, leading to an equalizer.