Walsall player ratings: One 8 as Saddlers return to winning ways in Shropshire

George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 2-1 win against local rivals Shrewsbury Town at Croud Meadow in League Two.

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SHREWSBURY V WALSALLPriestley Farquharson scores his second!

SAM HORNBY 

Produced a pair of smart saves to deny Iwan Morgan in either half and another to thwart Josh Ruffels' header.

Strong: 7 

PRIESTLEY FARQUHARSON 

Scored both goals to extend his season tally to give goals but was guilty of conceding the free-kick which led to Shrews' equaliser.

Match-winner: 8

ADEN FLINT 

Threw his body on the line when it mattered with a dominant performance from the towering veteran.

Key: 7 

EVAN WEIR

Recalled to the team after missing the past two games, as his free-kick deliveries played an instrumental role in both goals.

Recalled: 7

BRANDON COMLEY