Walsall vs Chesterfield Live Stream & Tips - Cagey League Two Play-Off Encounter

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 14 May 2025

Alex Waite 14 May 2025

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Walsall beat Chesterfield 2-0 in the play-off first leg
Another low scorer is predicted in the semi-final clash
Watch the Walsall vs Chesterfield League Two match

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Walsall have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 consecutive matches (Getty)

Walsall vs Chesterfield Preview

Walsall and Chesterfield created few chances in the play-off first leg and another cagey game is anticipated. The Saddlers often see under 2.5 goals and another low-scoring match is likely against the Spireites.

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Stats
HTH
Walsall Form
Walsall Injuries & Team News
Chesterfield Form
Chesterfield Injuries & Team News

Stats

Walsall have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 consecutive matches.
Walsall have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 games against Chesterfield.
Chesterfield have seen under 1.5 goals in 2 consecutive away games.

HTH

Walsall have a 37-31 advantage against Chesterfield in meetings with 29 draws.

Walsall Form

Walsall ended the League Two campaign in fourth position, narrowly missing out on automatic promotion by one point.

The Midlands side went unbeaten in three of their final four games of the campaign and conceded just three goals. Walsall drew 2-2 with Harrogate, 0-0 at Newport, lost 10 against Accrington and beat Crewe 1-0.

The Saddlers then defeated Chesterfield 2-0 in the play-off semi-final first leg. Taylor Allen and Alfie Chang struck before half time as Walsall attempted just seven shots.

Walsall Injuries & Team News

Defender Connor Barrett is suspended.

Midfielder Jack Earing and centre-back Priestley Farquharson are injured and won’t make the squad.

Chesterfield Form

Chesterfield edged into the League Two play-off places after decent late-season form. They were unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 fixtures and secured a seventh-place finish.

The Spireites went unbeaten in their last six games, drawing and winning three. Chesterfield saw low-scoring results in their final two away matches, drawing 0-0 at AFC Wimbledon and beating Accrington 1-0.

Paul Cook’s outfit couldn’t carry their good form into the play-offs and lost 2-0 at home against Walsall. The Spireites had 74% possession and seven shots but couldn’t reply to Walsall’s early goals.

Chesterfield Injuries & Team News

Defenders Chey Dunkley, Janoi Donacien, Ryheem Sheckleford and Vontae Daley-Campbell are injured.

Midfield duo Bailey Hobson and Mike Jones are also sidelined due to injury.

Veteran striker Will Grigg has scored three goals in his last four games and is likely to lead the line.

Verdict

Walsall v Chesterfield

Walsall have kept things tight in recent matches and the goals have dried up for Chesterfield on the road. The Saddlers will want to restrict the Spireites at home and under 2.5 goals is the best bet in League Two.