Chesterfield – Walsall

Match analysis

Chesterfield host Walsall in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with the Spireites sitting twelfth in the table on eight points from six games (two wins, two draws and two defeats, scoring and conceding eight each). Walsall arrive in good form, occupying fifth place with ten points after an unbeaten run of six matches – two victories and four draws, and a solid defensive record of just four goals conceded while netting eight. The clash pits a side desperate to climb out of the lower half against a side eager to close the gap on the leaders, and the balance of points and goal differences suggests a battle that could swing either way. Both teams will be keen to improve their positions, making the encounter a pivotal one for their respective campaigns.