Chesterfield v Walsall result
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Chesterfield 2–2 Walsall — this League Two match was drawn.
The result
Chesterfield and Walsall drew 2–2 in League Two on Saturday 31 January. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Walsall, from fewer shots (12 to 14), created the better chances, 1.98 xG to 1.52 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
The goals
Chesterfield led 2–1 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Chesterfield: William Grigg (12’) and Dilan Markanday (20’); Walsall: Daniel Kanu (41’, assisted by Connor Barrett) and Albert Adomah (60’, assisted by Daniel Kanu).
Discipline
C. Breakspear showed no yellow cards — against 3.7 yellows a game across the last 17 matches refereed (all competitions).
What it changes
Chesterfield stay eighth after this result (29 league matches played). Chesterfield have scored 66 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 42 games, ranked per game). Chesterfield have conceded 53 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs.
Walsall move up from sixth to fourth (28 league matches played). Walsall have scored 52 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Walsall have conceded 49 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Walsall are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Connor Barrett (Walsall) 8.2, Daniel Kanu (Walsall) 7.7 and Tom Pearce (Chesterfield) 5.5 led the match.
Head-to-head
Walsall are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Chesterfield, every meeting checked.
Next up
Chesterfield next travel to Bristol Rovers on 14 November 2026.
Walsall next host Barnet on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Chesterfield: Bristol Rovers v Chesterfield, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Walsall: Walsall v Barnet, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Chesterfield 2–2 Walsall · League Two
- Referee: C. Breakspear
- Head-to-head (last 5): Chesterfield 0 · draws 1 · Walsall 4 · 2.8 goals/game
- Recent form: Chesterfield 1W 3D 1L · Walsall 1W 2D 2L
Chesterfield 2–2 Walsall (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 27 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Chesterfield for / against | Line | Walsall for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4 for · 6.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.13 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.25 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.63 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.63 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.25 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.88 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: C. Breakspear.
Chesterfield
Chesterfield Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Hemming | 30 | 902700 min | 772.6 /90 | 411.4 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Z. Hemming n 8 | 90 | 1.8 |
Chesterfield Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. McFadzean | 26 | 902340 min | 381.5 /90 | 230.9 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 1736.7 /90 | 351.3 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| L. Gordon | 25 | 832070 min | 391.7 /90 | 231 /90 | 90.4 /90 | 873.8 /90 | 60.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| C. Dunkley | 24 | 882118 min | 200.8 /90 | 231 /90 | 160.7 /90 | 1978.4 /90 | 361.5 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| Devan Austin Tanton Pedraza | 15 | 681015 min | 211.9 /90 | 111 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 494.3 /90 | 100.9 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| A. Lewis | 8 | 48381 min | 81.9 /90 | 30.7 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 204.7 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Hemming n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 | — |
| L. Bonis n 8 | 58.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | — |
| K. McFadzean n 8 | 90 | 2.3 | 1.9 | E. Weir |
| R. Stirk n 8 | 88.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | C. Barrett |
| L. Gordon n 8 | 71.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Bonis n 8 | 58.3 | 0.8 |
| K. McFadzean n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
| R. Stirk n 8 | 88.6 | 2.5 |
| L. Gordon n 8 | 71.3 | 1.6 |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 86 | 1.2 |
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Chesterfield Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Bonis | 30 | 641934 min | 80.4 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 401.9 /90 | 231.1 /90 | 140.7 /90 | 60.3 /90 |
| W. Grigg | 18 | 41744 min | 20.2 /90 | 30.4 /90 | 111.3 /90 | 70.8 /90 | 81 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| R. Stirk | 25 | 872173 min | 00 /90 | 10 /90 | 40.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 90.4 /90 |
| T. Naylor | 25 | 801992 min | 30.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 130.6 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 80.4 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| R. Darcy | 25 | 571425 min | 30.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 191.2 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 171.1 /90 | 80.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Hemming n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Bonis n 8 | 58.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| K. McFadzean n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| R. Stirk n 8 | 88.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
| L. Gordon n 8 | 71.3 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Hemming n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Bonis n 8 | 58.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
| K. McFadzean n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| R. Stirk n 8 | 88.6 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Gordon n 8 | 71.3 | 0 | 0.2 |
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Walsall
Walsall Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Roberts | 30 | 902700 min | 802.7 /90 | 291 /90 | 10 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Roberts n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
Walsall Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Flint | 30 | 902700 min | 240.8 /90 | 170.6 /90 | 250.8 /90 | 1996.6 /90 | 200.7 /90 | 40.1 /90 |
| E. Weir | 27 | 872356 min | 240.9 /90 | 210.8 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 1064 /90 | 170.6 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| P. Farquharson | 16 | 60955 min | 121.1 /90 | 222.1 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 585.5 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Rico Browne | 14 | 761063 min | 221.9 /90 | 60.5 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 726.1 /90 | 151.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| C. Barrett | 29 | 832413 min | 642.4 /90 | 240.9 /90 | 60.2 /90 | 1495.6 /90 | 250.9 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Flint n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.8 | — |
| M. Roberts n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 76.3 | 1.3 | 0 | R. Stirk |
| E. Weir n 8 | 89.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | K. McFadzean |
| D. Kanu n 8 | 81 | 0.7 | 1.5 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Flint n 8 | 90 | 0.6 |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 76.3 | 2.1 |
| E. Weir n 8 | 89.6 | 0.5 |
| D. Kanu n 8 | 81 | 0.3 |
| C. Clarke n 8 | 54 | 1.7 |
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Walsall Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Kanu | 26 | 802072 min | 130.6 /90 | 10 /90 | 482.1 /90 | 321.4 /90 | 100.4 /90 | 150.7 /90 |
| A. Pressley | 22 | 681505 min | 40.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 211.3 /90 | 100.6 /90 | 140.8 /90 | 80.5 /90 |
| J. Matt | 18 | 51925 min | 30.3 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 101 /90 | 60.6 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 30.3 /90 |
| A. Adomah | 15 | 27402 min | 00 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 71.6 /90 | 40.9 /90 | 40.9 /90 | 61.3 /90 |
| C. Barrett | 29 | 832413 min | 30.1 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 110.4 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 160.6 /90 | 361.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Flint n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| M. Roberts n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 76.3 | 0.1 | 0 |
| E. Weir n 8 | 89.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| D. Kanu n 8 | 81 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Flint n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| M. Roberts n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Barrett n 8 | 76.3 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Weir n 8 | 89.6 | 0 | 0.1 |
| D. Kanu n 8 | 81 | 0.3 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Chesterfield | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| 61% | Possession | 39% |
| 1.52 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.98 |
| 14 | Shots | 12 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 9 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 7 | Corners | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 476 | Passes | 303 |
| 78% | Pass accuracy | 68% |
Chesterfield Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Hemming | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| S. Curtis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. McFadzean | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Swinkels | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. Pearce | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Stirk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Braybrooke | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.5 |
| D. Markanday | 76 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| L. Mandeville | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Duffy | 66 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| W. Grigg | 66 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Dobra sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| L. Bonis sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Naylor sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Berry-McNally sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| F. Ladapo sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Walsall Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Roberts | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Harrison Burke | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Flint | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| E. Weir | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| C. Barrett | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| A. Pattison | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| V. Harper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Clarke | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| D. Kanu | 89 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| A. Chang | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Matt | 45 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Adomah sub | 36 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| C. Lakin sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Jamie Jellis sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Comley sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| A. Loupalo-Bi sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Chesterfield v Walsall — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-09-06 Walsall 1–0 Chesterfield
- 2025-05-16 Walsall 2–1 Chesterfield
- 2025-05-11 Chesterfield 0–2 Walsall
- 2025-02-15 Walsall 3–1 Chesterfield
- 2024-10-05 Chesterfield 2–2 Walsall
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and Walsall?
- In their last 5 meetings, Chesterfield won 0, Walsall won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.8 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Chesterfield and Walsall?
- Recent form — Chesterfield 1W 3D 1L; Walsall 1W 2D 2L.
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