Walsall player ratings: Five 7s and two 5s in frustrating Fleetwood defeat

Deputised between the sticks again and produced a smart save to tip behind a tricky cross-cum-shot by Mark Helm in the second half.

Alert: 6 

PRIESTLEY FARQUHARSON 

Caught ball-watching when Helm was left unmarked to score, but was strong in the air and constantly looked to get the ball forward.

Strong: 7

ADEN FLINT 

Guilty of ambling out to Ethan Ennis for the Fleetwood goal, although he was much tidier in his overall play.

Tidier: 6 

EVAN WEIR

Lost the ball before the goal and was sloppy in possession early on. Grew into the game and served a real driving force going forward.

Grew: 7

BRANDON COMLEY 

Such an understated player in this team. Kept Walsall ticking in possession and always looks to thread passes between the lines.

Understated: 7 

JID OKEKE

Difficult to stop when he is in full flow and was involved in a number of good moments for Walsall going forward. Positional play was not always the tidiest.

Threat: 7

JAMIE JELLIS

Having his best spell in a Walsall shirt all season. Provided good energy and helped create numerous overloads on the right.

Good: 7

CHARLIE LAKIN 

Created a quick counter-attack for Daniel Kanu at 0-0 but was far too quick to dispense with the ball when composure was required at times.

Difficult: 6 

VINCENT HARPER

Dragged out of position and lost his duel with Will Davies for the goal and was unable to provide the quality needed in attacking areas.

Lacking: 5 

DANIEL KANU 

Forced Jay Lynch into two saves and drove another shot wide, although he was perhaps better placed to pass on the odd occasion.

Ungenerous: 6 

AARON PRESSLEY 

Came agonisingly close to connecting with a low cross from Weir. Involved in some good interplay but ultimately unable to deliver in front of goal.

Frustrating: 6

Subs 

COURTNEY CLARKE (for Lakin, 60) 

Enjoyed a couple of bright runs with the ball and released Aaron Loupalo-Bi to set-up a golden chance for Jamille Matt with a sumptuous pass.

Bright: 6 

ALBERT ADOMAH (for Harper, 68) 

Introduced midway into the second half at right wing-back and the veteran tracked up and down relentlessly during his cameo.

Worked: 6

JAMILLE MATT (for Pressley, 68) 

Squandered a big chance when he fluffed his lines following a cutback from Aaron Loupalo-Bi.

Wasteful: 5

ALEX PATTISON (for Jellis, 79) 

Unable to get on the ball during his short time on the pitch - accumulating just two touches.

AARON LOUPALO-BI (for Kanu, 79)

Broke on the right with a smart run and unselfishly squared for Matt who passed up a glorious chance.