Walsall 1-0 Chesterfield - player ratings: Four 8s in a resilient Saddlers win

MYLES ROBERTS 

Rarely tested between the sticks but showed a great alertness to sweep up anything that came in behind his defence.

Untested: 7

HARRISON BURKE 

Guided a looping header onto the roof of the net in the first half and dealt with his defensive duties well once again.

Consistent: 7

ADEN FLINT 

Headed an early half-chance wide and commanded the defence well once again, dominating in the air and distributing the ball smartly.

Dominant: 8

EVAN WEIR 

Posed a threat with his distribution both from open play and dead ball situations. Made a number of key challenges, especially in the second half.

Solid: 8

LEWIS WARRINGTON 

A tad hesitant at times with his decision-making but was disciplined in his positioning to prevent Chesterfield from building through the thirds.

Mixed: 6

CONNOR BARRETT 

Appeared to be struggling with an eye issue during the first half, but defended well after the break to keep Dylan Markanday at bay.

Good: 7

RYAN FINNIGAN 

Picked up some good positions and posed a threat with his corner deliveries, but somewhat faded out of the game after the break.

Faded: 7

CHARLIE LAKIN 

Headed a first half chance wide and stung the palms of Zach Hemming after the break. Sent off for two bookable offences after the hour.

Dismissed: 6

VINCENT HARPER 

Got through some great work both defensively and offensively and made a couple of key interventions. Looks a really good signing for Walsall.

Tireless: 8

AARON PRESSLEY 

Battled hard and showed some great hold up play to set-up a chance for Charlie Lakin early in the first half.

Industrious: 7

DANIEL KANU 

Opened his account for Walsall after showing great tenacity before finding the bottom corner with aplomb.Ran himself into the ground off the ball.

Off the mark: 8

Substitutes: Clarke (for Finnigan, 64) 7, Comley (for Warrington, 64) 7, Okeke (for Pressley, 75), Adomah (for Kanu, 82).

Not used: Hornby, Browne, Matt.