Player ratings after Walsall take play-off advantage

Tommy Simkin

The keeper produced a wonderful save in the first half to deny Ryan Colclough when the score was still 0-0. 

Super: 9

Liam Gordon 

He was the player fouled for the Walsall penalty, he made the second goal as he skinned the full-back and put a menacing ball into the area. 

Electric: 9

Taylor Allen

Scored his 11th goal of the season in Derbyshire. Calmly converted from the spot, and he was an assured presence all afternoon at the back. 

Assured: 9

Harry Williams

The Saddlers were forced to defend on multiple occasions in the clash, and Williams got his head to plenty at the back. 

Presence: 7

David Okagbue

He and Asiimwe were up against the tricky Colclough, who gave them a difficult time in the first half. Was excellent after the interval. 

Solid: 7

Nathan Asiimwe 

Like Liam Gordon he is electric going forward, a few tricky moments going the other way, but was a big threat on the right. 

Good: 7

Ryan Stirk 

There was lots of work for Walsall to do without the ball throughout the 90 minutes, and Stirk was up to the task. 

Worked: 7

Alfie Chang 

First senior goal for Chang, and what a finish it was too. He thumped it into the back of the net. He was excellent in possession. 

Super: 9

George Hall 

Could have scored inside four seconds when his shot was saved. Not a great deal to feed off from an attacking perspective, but put in a great shift. 

Tried hard: 7

Jamie Jellis 

Similar to Hall. A physical presence always putting the defenders under pressure, but did not have too many looks at goal. 

Resilient: 7

Jamille Matt

The tall figure was up against Callum McFadzean, who is a big centre-back, but put in a good shift until he ran out of steam. 

Gave everything: 7 

Substitutes

Brandon Comley 7 (Chang 63), Charlie Lakin 7 (Stirk 75), Levi Amantchi 7 (Matt 75), Albert Adomah n/a (Jellis 81), Josh Gordon n/a (Hall 81) 

Not used: Hornby, Daniels