Walsall player ratings: one eight in Saddlers' stalemate with Grimsby | OneFootball

Walsall shared the points with Grimsby, their player ratings revealing a single standout in a tight stalemate.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Declan Skura received the only eight after a smart display that contained ex-Saddlers striker Andy Cook.

Early on, Courtney Clarke teed up Aaron Pressley for a chance, then fired over moments later as he troubled Grimsby with his explosive running.

Goalkeeper Jed Ward was alert, dealing with crosses and making one excellent save to tip over Jayden Sweeney. James Connolly threatened with diagonals and won most aerials, but was booked after a foul on Justin Amaluzor.

Elicha Ahui was a constant outlet in the first half as diagonals found him regularly. Mason Hancock improved on Gillingham, sending an early drive just wide and offering flashes when he advanced.

In midfield, Sven Sprangler made important interventions and Isaac Moore carried the team upfield with composed runs. Lewis Simper offered set-piece threat and combined well with Ahui on the right.

Up front, Andrew Dallas showed flashes but was often outmuscled before making way midway through the second half. Pressley battled as a focal point and missed a presentable chance in each half. One substitute added energy with neat touches to push Walsall forward, while Wooster and Burke went unused.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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