Walsall – Chesterfield

Walsall host Chesterfield in what promises to be a tightly contested clash, with the home side perched in fifth place on ten points after two wins and four draws, boasting a solid 8‑4 goal difference. Chesterfield sit just a couple of places below them, sitting twelfth with eight points from two victories, two draws and two defeats, their goal balance even at eight each. Both teams have yet to taste defeat this season, but Walsall’s unbeaten run is slightly longer, having avoided loss in six games compared with Chesterfield’s four. The encounter could prove pivotal in the race for the top half, as a win would see Walsall close the gap to the leaders while giving Chesterfield a chance to climb back into the playoff mix.