York – Walsall

Match analysis

York, currently third in the table with 11 points from three wins, two draws and a single loss, will host Walsall who sit fifth on 10 points after an unbeaten run of six games. The home side have a modest goal advantage, scoring 13 and conceding eight, while the visitors boast a tight defence, having let in just four goals from their eight scored. Both clubs are keen to close the narrow two‑point gap between them, and a win for York would extend their lead over Walsall to three points. The encounter also offers Walsall a chance to prove they can convert their unbeaten streak into a victory against a direct rival.