Walsall player ratings: Two 5s as Saddlers suffer defeat at Swindon

Got the slightest of finger tips to Fletcher Holman’s finish but was left stranded for Aaron Drinan’s match-winner.

Difficult: 6

CONNOR BARRETT

Took a while to settle into the contest on his first start in two months but was pretty reliable until he was subbed off for the closing stages.

Recalled: 6

ADEN FLINT

Looped an early chance on to the roof of the net but failed to play to the whistle when Jake Batty broke in behind to set-up Drinan for the winner.

Switched off: 5

KACPER LOPATA

Blocked a low effort by James Ball to stop a promising Swindon counter-attack in its tracks and did well with his aerial battles overall.

Solid: 6

MASON HANCOCK

Created a couple of early openings for Flint and Daniel Kanu and always strived to get forward, although he perhaps neglected his defensive duties at times.

Key: 7

ALFIE CHANG

A tad safe in the first half but helped create a great opening with a scooped cross to the back post after the break before going off with a knee issue.

Knock: 6

BRANDON COMLEY

Battled in the midfield and made a number of key interceptions, although his passing was not necessarily as precise as usual.

Battled: 6

CHARLIE LAKIN

Sloppy in possession at times, especially in the first half, but did threaten on the transition.

Challenging: 6

ALBERT ADOMAH

Returned to the starting line-up and led a number of counter-attacks. His legs were clearly tiring in the latter stages though.

Faded: 6

DANIEL KANU

Passed up two great chances in either half and had a purple patch once Walsall scored the opener before fading.

Involved: 6

AARON LOUPALO-BI

Saw an early effort deflect straight at Connor Ripley and set-up the opener for Jamie Jellis with an excellent cross.

Assist: 6

SUBS

JAMIE JELLIS (for Chang, 63)

Marked his emergence from the bench with his first goal since February last year.

Impact: 6

AARON PRESSLEY (for Loupalo-Bi, 69)

Came on to lead the final for the closing stages as Kanu moved out wide.

VINCENT HARPER (for Barrett, 79)

Failed to deal with a throw bowled out by Ripley for Swindon’s winner.