Louis Appere's ninth-minute opener was the difference in a game of few chances. Here are our player ratings....
5. Aaron McGowan
Had a good first-half but he was clearly struggling in the moments leading up to half-time and repeatedly clutched his hamstring. Inevitably replaced at the break... 6.5
6. Ali Koiki
Given more freedom in the wing-back role and relished the opportunity to push further forward in the early stages, even if it didn't bear much fruit. Gradually pinned back as Walsall saw more of the ball but was solid defensively... 7
7. Shaun McWilliams
Smart work to nick possession and win the free-kick which resulted in the game's only goal. His best stuff came in the second-half after a scruffy first though, snapping into tackles and patrolling the midfield area. It was also his long-range shot that led to chances for Appere and Lewis... 7
8. Jack Sowerby
Better than he was in the week against Barrow but still not quite to his levels of earlier in the season. Looked to be struggling a little in the second-half and it was later revealed he has knee injury... 6.5