Adver sport’s Matt Edwards gives his player ratings from Swindon Town’s 1-0 defeat away to Walsall.
Lawrence Vigouroux: 6
Had to deal with a lot of shots from outside the box but was relatively untroubled until the death, where he will be disappointed with the goal conceded.
Fankaty Dabo: 6
Kept Walsall quiet down the right flank and tried to provide an attacking outlet when possible.
Dion Conroy: 7*
Made an important goal-line block with less than a minute gone and built from that in another impressive display at the back.
Raphael Branco: 7
Dealt with the task of man-marking Amadou Bakayoko for most of the game, was pushed forward when Walsall scored.
Bradley Barry: 6
Was targeted by Walsall in the first half, with a lot of play coming down his side but in the second half ,had more freedom to roam forward, something that cost Town with the goal.
Charlie Colkett: 6
Another display where he showed his talent on the ball and passing range but was unable to unpick Walsall’s defence.
Rohan Ince: 7
A full-blooded display from the Brighton loanee as he continuously broke play up in midfield and provided a base to move forward.
Conor Thomas: 5
A game where he failed to have too much of an impact and was replaced for a more attacking option in the second half.
Ben Gladwin: 7
Given a role at the peak of the diamond which allowed him to drive at Walsall’s box and was pivotal to Town’s forward play.
Nicky Ajose: 6
Pushed wide in the first half but was wasted not being in the box, a move that Luke Williams made in the second half but no clear-cut chance presented itself.
Jon Obika: 6
Fared better than his strike partner in the wide role in the first half but also lacked the opportunities to give Town the goal they were crying out for.
SUBSTITUTES:
John Goddard (on for Thomas 65’): 6
Brought on to provide a more attacking outlet and worked hard in and around the edge of the box but also failed to produce the telling chance.
James Brophy (on for Dabo 77’): 7
Added much-needed pace down the flank for Town late on to worry Walsall.
Unused subs: Henry, Ormonde-Ottewill, Rodgers, Starkey, Norris
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