George Bennett's Walsall ratings vs Forest Green as three get 5's

Perhaps unfortunate to concede a penalty after appearing to get two hands to the ball before Tyrese Omotoye went down under his challenge.

Unlucky 6

David Okagbue

Dealt relatively well with Forest Green’s long balls over the top until a poor challenge on Christian Doidge saw him given his early marching orders.

Red card 6

Emmanuel Adegboyega

Created a great chance for Josh Gordon just before the break but a mix-up between the defender and Okagbue ultimately led to the latter lunging into a costly challenge on Doidge, which saw him handed a second booking.

Mix up 6

Taylor Allen

Beaten by Doidge in the build-up to Forest Green’s opener but kept going right until the end as he flashed a chance wide in stoppage time.

Mixed 6

Liam Gordon

Struggled down the left both defensively and offensively.

Struggled 5

Jack Earing

Made a couple of interceptions with some effective pressing play but was ultimately unable to impact the game too much.

Okay 6

Brandon Comley

Handed the armband following Matt’s substitution and battled hard in what proved to be a feisty affair.

Battled 6

Isaac Hutchinson

The midfielder has been key for Walsall this season, but it simply wasn’t his afternoon. Sloppy on the ball at times and his penalty, which was saved, followed by a horror miss on the rebound compounded a miserable day.

Poor 5

Tom Knowles

Forced off in the 16th minute with an ankle injury.

Blow 6

Josh Gordon

Lacked the clinical touch when required as he squandered two golden chances either side of half-time.

Struggled 5

Jamille Matt

Had to battle through the closing stages of the first half with a hamstring problem before being forced off at half-time on his Rovers return.

Disappointed 6

Substitutes

Joe Foulkes (for Knowles, 16) Walsall’s stand out player on a difficult afternoon. Did well considering his lack of minutes and won the penalty during the second half. 7; Mo Faal (for Matt, 46) Posed a threat after coming on but faded out after Forest Green took the lead. 6; Douglas James-Taylor (for Hutchinson, 89); Ross Tierney (for Earing, 89). Subs not used: Evans, Riley, Stirk.