Walsall 2 Bradford 3 - Player Ratings

Back between the sticks after missing three games with concussion as he collected an assist for Faal’s header. Little he could do for any of the goals but made two good stops to deny Bobby Pointon and Calum Kavanagh.

Return 7

David Okagbue

Failed to show the type of assuredness we’ve become accustomed to seeing from him.

Struggled 6

Donervon Daniels

Gave away a cheap free-kick which ultimately led to Bradford’s leveller.

Difficult 6

Taylor Allen

Not his best performance either defensively or offensively, especially considering his strong recent form.

Average 6

Joe Foulkes

Made a key interception in the build-up to Stirk’s opener. But Cook towered above him for Bradford’s first and escaped him inside the box to set-up Jamie Walker’s equaliser.

Mixed 6

Ryan Stirk

Capped a strong start with his third goal for the club and stung the palms of Sam Walker shortly after.

Threat 7

Brandon Comley

Helped keep Walsall ticking during an exciting start. Failed to maintain control over the midfield battle and was replaced.

Replaced 6

Isaac Hutchinson

A great assist for Stirk’s opener and came close to scoring himself when he hit the post. Should’ve played in Jamille Matt rather than blasting over during the second half.

Assist 7

Liam Gordon

Involved in a few openings down the left and never stopped trying to create a route to goal in the late stages.

Relentless 7

Josh Gordon

His run across Daniel Oyegoke created space for Hutchinson to find Stirk for the opener. He also enticed Matt Platt towards the ball for the second goal, but his finishing still leaves a lot to be desired.

Key 6

Mo Faal

Outfoxed Oyegoke to nod over Sam Walker for his third goal in as many games. Was a livewire in the first 45 but failed to have the same impact after the break.

Livewire 7

Substitutes

Ross Tierney (for Comley, 59) 6, Jamille Matt (for J Gordon, 59) 6, Tom Knowles (for Foulkes, 59) 6, Danny Johnson (for Faal, 74) 6, Douglas James-Taylor (for Okagbue, 79). Subs not used: Evans, Farquharson.