Walsall player ratings: Low scores all-round after Bristol Rovers loss

Powerless to prevent both goals. Twice denied Shaq Forde and produced another smart stop to thwart Jack Sparkes. Unconvincing with a couple of his punch outs. 

Good: 6

PRIESTLEY FARQUHARSON

Asserted his physicality to keep pushing Rovers back in the first half, although he was beaten in the air prior to the second goal.

Physical: 6

ADEN FLINT 

Less involved in the heart of the action as he usually is, but set-up a chance for Mason Hancock late on with an excellent cross-field ball.

Quiet: 6

HARRISON BURKE

Produced a very disciplined performance for the first hour but went off the boil as he lost Yusuf Akhamrich for the opener. 

Faded: 6

ALFIE CHANG 

Tidy in possession overall but was perhaps guilty of being a little too conservative with his passes at times.

Conservative: 5

CONNOR BARRETT

Had the beating of his man on a couple of occasions but lacked the bravery to bring his attacking qualities to the fore more regularly.

Reserved: 5

COURTNEY CLARKE

Covered plenty of ground and attempted to create overloads on the left, but it never clicked for him in the final third.

Never clicked: 5

ALEX PATTISON 

First touch let him down at times although he did at least endeavour to drive forward with the ball.

Loose: 5 

MASON HANCOCK

Dug in defensively and carried a threat going forward, but was not quite able to get his delivery right on the night.

Frustrating: 6

ALBERT ADOMAH

Fresh from his comeback heroics at Chesterfield, the 38-year-old was unable to repeat the feat. Showed his quality in glimpses, but his impact was limited.

Glimpses: 5 

DANIEL KANU 

A rare off night. Constantly lost the ball on the half-turn, was wasteful albeit with limited chances and was pickpocketed for Rovers' opener.

Off night: 4

Subs 

Charlie Lakin (for Chang, 66) - 6

At least attempted to drive forward and stung the palms of Brad Young from distance.

Rico Richards (for Clarke, 66) - 6 

A couple of smart turns but only showcased his qualities in flashes. 

Aaron Pressley (for Adomah, 66) - 5 

Clearly struggling for him and recent injuries have not helped him in his quest to rediscover it.

Unused: Hornby, Weir, Comley, Loupalo-Bi.