Walsall vs Chesterfield Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 6, 2025 | Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium | League Two | 15:00 BST

Excellent starts for Walsall and Chesterfield leaves both clubs in the top six after six match weeks. The sides meet in what could lead to an important result come the end of the season, with both clubs expected to finish in the upper end of the table. After narrowly missing out on promotion last weekend, the home side come into this match looking to make a statement.

Key Betting Tip: Walsall to Win at 2.55 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Walsall vs Chesterfield Predicted Lineups

Walsall Predicted XI (3-1-4-2): Myles Roberts; Priestly Farquharson, Aden Flint, Harrison Burke; Lewis Warrington; Charlie Lakin, Vincent Harper, Jamie Jellis, Connor Barrett; Daniel Kanu, Aaron Pressley.

Walsall are expected to revert back to their starting XI that they fielded in Milton Keynes last weekend, after making 11 changes to the side which took on Shrewsbury Town in midweek. The only change that Mat Sadler may make is Farquharson in for Evan Weir.

Chesterfield Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Zachary Hemming; Lewis Gordon, Kyle McFadzean, Cheyenne Dunkley, Vontae Daley-Campbell; Ryan Stirk, Matt Dibley-Dias; Dylan Duffy, Ronan Darcy, Armando Dobra; Lee Bonis.

As for Chesterfield, they also fielded a separate XI at Crewe in the EFL Trophy, so they will also most likely revert back to the starting side which won in Harrogate last Saturday.

Walsall vs Chesterfield Current League Standings

The Saddlers have enjoyed a thrilling start to their campaign. They have won four matches out of six so far, losing the other two. Walsall have struggled to find the net at times, scoring just six, but their defence has been solid in all positions, conceding only four times this season. They were knocked out of the EFL Cup at Stoke in Round 1; however, they did take the Potters all the way to spot-kicks.

As for the Spireites, they have almost the same record as Saturday’s hosts, with the exception of turning one of those losses into a draw. Chesterfield have been firing in front of goal this season, scoring 11 times, however, conceding eight shows this can come at a cost defensively.

Only Gillingham have scored more points than Chesterfield so far, while Walsall sit a further point behind in sixth.

Walsall vs Chesterfield Head-to-Head Timeline

These clubs have endured some spectacular encounters over the past years, with the head-to-head records standing remarkably close between the sides until recent seasons, where Walsall have won four of the last five, moving to seven wins in the last 15 meetings, compared to Chesterfield’s four.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• May 16, 2025: Walsall 2-1 Chesterfield (League Two Play-Off)
• May 11, 2025: Chesterfield 0-2 Walsall (League Two Play-Off)
• February 15, 2025: Walsall 3-1 Chesterfield (League Two)
• October 5, 2024: Chesterfield 2-2 Walsall (League Two)
• March 7, 2017: Walsall 1-0 Chesterfield (League One)

These sides met in the play-off semi finals last season, with Walsall taking the tie home and away 4-1 to advance to Wembley, where they eventually fell to AFC Wimbledon. It was a tough fixture to get stuck into for the Spireites with their first and only goal of the tie coming in the fourth minute of stoppage time in the second leg.

Walsall and Chesterfield Recent Matches Analysis

Walsall Last 5 Matches:

• Walsall 3-1 Shrewsbury (A) – EFL Trophy
• Walsall 1-0 MK Dons (A) – League Two
• Walsall 1-0 Salford (H) – League Two
• Walsall 0-1 Grimsby (H) – League Two
• Walsall 2-1 Barnet (A) – League Two

The Saddlers head into the fixture on brilliant form. They have won their last three, only failing to score in one. All three of their last three league matches have ended 1-0; a scoreline they have been on the receiving end once, if this happens again, they will hope it will be another narrow victory.

Chesterfield Last 5 Matches:

• Chesterfield 1-7 Crewe (A) – EFL Trophy
• Chesterfield 2-2 Crawley (H) – League Two
• Chesterfield 2-1 Harrogate (A) – League Two
• Chesterfield 1-4 Gillingham (A) – League Two
• Chesterfield 3-1 Bristol Rovers (H) – League Two

Despite their good-looking position in the league standings, it has been far from a consistent start to the new season for the Spireites. Their only loss of the campaign thus far was to the Gills, winning two in and amongst it, but drawing 2-2 to a Crawley Town side sitting just above the drop zone before getting thrashed 7-1 by Crewe in the EFL Trophy will not give them any more confidence heading into this match.

Walsall vs Chesterfield Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Walsall victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Walsall vs Chesterfield Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Walsall to Win @ 2.55 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home victory. Walsall head into the fixture in not only better and more consistent form, but also as a head-to-head fixture. They have won the last four, with three of them coming in the last few months giving the Saddlers a big psychological advantage. Adding onto that, Chesterfield have not won away in Walsall since 2015.

Key Players to Watch: Walsall vs Chesterfield

Myles Roberts (Walsall): On loan from Partick Thistle, this is Roberts’ first season in the EFL, having been a journeyman around non-league playing for the likes of Wealdstone and Welling United before moving to a sixth club since 2018. He has so far made his chance count, making two clean sheets in six games and he is yet concede more than one goal in a game. He has already prevented 2.45 goals this season and registers an impressive save percentage of 82.6%.

Armando Dobra (Chesterfield): Top scorer for the Spireites his season with three goals, Dobra has been a star up front. Matching Roberts’ impressive numbers too, just the other end of the pitch, this will be a key battle on Saturday, so expect one of these two to exceed.

Walsall vs Chesterfield Match Facts

Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle (ENG). The relatively inexperienced EFL referee has officiated just 67 matches so far. Although he has officiated very few games, he has been trusted with a Premier League match from time to time. Throughout his career, he hands out an average of 2.96 yellow cards per match.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports+ at 15:00 BST.

Stadium Information: Located in the West Midlands, Walsall’s Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium can hold up to 11,300 spectators. The stadium hosts games in the men's and women's leagues, with Walsall’s team and Aston Villa's Women’s side playing home games at the Pallet-Track.

Walsall vs Chesterfield: Final Prediction

Walsall 2-1 Chesterfield