Walsall Secures Fourth Consecutive Win Over Chesterfield with 1-0 Victory

Walsall secured a 1-0 victory over Chesterfield in League Two, marking their fourth consecutive win across all competitions. The only goal came just before halftime when Daniel Kanu skillfully stole possession and scored with a precise shot beyond Chesterfield's goalkeeper Zach Hemming. Despite being reduced to ten men after midfielder Charlie Lakin received a second yellow card midway through the second half, Walsall held firm against Chesterfield's late pressure. Chesterfield struggled offensively, failing to register a single shot on target during the match, while Walsall's defense remained robust, conceding only four goals so far this season. The result propelled Walsall to third place in the league after seven games, demonstrating their strong form. The match also featured debut appearances for Walsall's Ryan Finnigan and Jid Okeke, highlighting squad changes since last season's play-off semi-final encounter between the two teams.