Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final first leg between Chesterfield and Walsall at the SMH Group Stadium on Sunday; Taylor Allen’s penalty and Alfie Chang seal win for Saddlers
Sunday 11 May 2025 17:55, UK
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The video you are trying to watch cannot be viewed from your current country or location Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final first leg between Chesterfield and Walsall.
Walsall took charge of their League Two play-off semi-final with a 2-0 first-leg victory at Chesterfield.
Taylor Allen’s penalty and a Alfie Chang strike in the first half did the damage for the Saddlers, as they defied their dismal form in the second half of the season.
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Second leg on Friday night
The second leg takes place on Friday night from 7.30pm on Sky Sports Football; Kick-off 8pm.
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The video you are trying to watch cannot be viewed from your current country or location Walsall strike first in their League Two play-off semi-final against Chesterfield as Taylor Allen converts from the spot.
Context is key. Walsall finished fourth, while Chesterfield came seventh. But Walsall were 12 points clear at the top of League Two in January, and Chesterfield were 16th in March.
But Walsall, having completely collapsed in the second half of the campaign – and then been booted out of automatic promotion by Bradford with the last kick of the League Two season – had almost been entirely written off for these play-offs.