Walsall player ratings as duo earn deserved 8s for new table-toppers

MYLES ROBERTS

The on-loan goalkeeper made three very decent saves in the first period to keep Walsall level, including a quickfire double stop. An assured display.

Vital: 8

HARRISON BURKE

Started the game well with very comfortable and confident use of the ball. Stanley's Heath was a threat but Burke recovered for Saddlers.

Recovered: 7

ADEN FLINT

What a signing he has been and what a performance this was. A colossus in both boxes. Sadler called him a "monster" aerially. Match-winner.

Monster: 8

EVAN WEIR

The recent goalscorer was at it again showing his technical ability from the left side of Walsall's back three. Offers such poise with the ball.

Comfortable: 7

CONNOR BARRETT

Found himself up against a very lively customer in Stanley's Heath who got the better of him in the first half. Recovered well. A couple of shots.

Tested: 6

CHARLIE LAKIN

The brightest of Walsall's midfield trio with the ball. Shot over early on and used the ball well and tried to get forward. All-action.

Busy: 7

LEWIS WARRINGTON

A quieter afternoon for the battling midfielder who got himself about trying to put out fires and worked hard for the cause.

Work: 6

RYAN FINNIGAN

Had a busy first half especially before coming off on hour, like Warrington. Some dangerous deliveries and brave blocks for loanee.

Tireless: 7

VINCENT HARPER

Not quite the left wing-back's afternoon in terms of creating with the ball but he was committed out of possession. Can hold head up.

Committed: 6

AARON PRESSLEY

Worked hard and intelligently albeit lacked openings for the most part. Poacher instinct to sniff out his goal on goalline. Intelligent and experienced.

Poacher: 7

DANIEL KANU

In-form frontman had big chance saved but was lively for second goal. Always a willing and speedy runner to unsettle the hosts.

Threat: 6

SUBSTITUTES:

Brandon Comley (for Warrington, 59) A really battling and disciplined impact 7. Courtney Clarke (for Finnigan, 59) Corner made opener 7. Albert Adomah (for Pressley) What a finish at the death 7. Jamille Matt (for Kanu, 88) n/a. Rico Richards (for Lakin, 88) n/a. Subs not used: Hornby, Farquharson.