The wait is nearly over for the massive League Two Play-offs semi-final face-off between Walsall and Chesterfield on Friday. With the big reward for the side that makes it through the clash being a date with the final, it really does promise to be a really good game here.
View all Walsall v Chesterfield tips, stats and our pre-match poll below - plus the latest betting odds.
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Form Guide
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Walsall
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Walsall will be looking for another win after the 0-2 League Two Play-offs success over Chesterfield.
For Walsall, the goals were scored by Taylor Allen (28') and Alfie Chang (39').
Fewer than three goals per game were scored during 5 of the past 6 meetings where Walsall have been participants. In terms of the goal split in that period, opposition teams scored a total of 5 while Walsall managed a tally of 5.
Chesterfield
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In the course of their six most recent matches, Paul Cook's Chesterfield have seen their goal attempts be successful 11 times therefore earning them a goals scored per game average of 1.83.
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Head to head
A review of their prior head to head clashes dating back to 12/03/2016 shows us that Walsall have won 4 of them & Chesterfield 1, with the number of drawn matches standing at 1.
18 goals were scored between the two sides throughout the course of those matches, with 12 for The Saddlers and 6 netted by The Spireites. That is an average goals per game value of 3.
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Team News: Walsall
There aren’t many personnel worries, with just the sole fitness concern for the Walsall manager Mat Sadler to be concerned about from an otherwise complete set of players. George Hall (unknown injury) won’t play.
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Team News: Chesterfield
In an otherwise healthy group of players, there is just the sole fitness worry for the Chesterfield gaffer Paul Cook to be concerned with. John Fleck (Shin injury) won’t be in action.
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Prediction
In our opinion, Chesterfield will have to work hard as a team to score goals against this Walsall outfit who we think will score at least once to gain the upper hand.
We’re therefore expecting a very competitive game with a 1-0 victory for Walsall at the end of the 90.
Let’s see how it plays out.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Checking on the latest odds for this match on the 90 min. result market, a victory for Walsall is available for 2.15, a bet on a draw is 3.4 and taking a punt on the winner to be Chesterfield will get you 3.3. They’re the best returns being offered at this very moment.
Renata Leite,
13:00 12/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Walsall
Formed: 1888
Stadium: Poundland Bescot Stadium (11,300)
Captain: Donervon Daniels
Chairman: Benjamin Boycott & Leigh Pomlett
Manager: Mat Sadler
Competitions: League Two position 4, League Two Play-offs (Semi Finals)
⭐ Key Player: Jamille Matt
Typically playing in the Striker position, Jamille Matt was born in Jamaica. Having made his senior debut playing for Kidderminster Harriers in the 2010 - 2011 season, the talented Forward has netted 12 league goals in this League Two 2024 - 2025 campaign so far in 43 appearances.