Match Report
The table read 6th (Chesterfield, 79 pts) against 13th (Walsall, 65 pts), 14 points apart. Walsall had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 13th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.54/1.22 for Chesterfield and 1.22/1.22 for Walsall (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
The head-to-head ledger counts 15 games: 3 Chesterfield wins, 8 for Walsall, 4 draws, at 2.4 goals per meeting.
The venue was Technique Stadium in Chesterfield, with room for 10,504 spectators.
Goal scorers
Chesterfield: Will Grigg (12'), Dilan Markanday (20') · Walsall: Daniel Kanu (41'), Albert Adomah (60')
Key stats
Possession: Chesterfield 61% · Walsall 39% · Total shots: 13-11 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 7-3