Walsall 2-0 Doncaster Rovers - player ratings: Two 9s as Saddlers soar to head heights at the summit

Tommy Simkin - 8

Unbeatable - Became the first Walsall goalkeeper to keep four successive league clean sheets since 2015 and preserved his latest shutout with a top class stop to deny Josh Emmanuel late on.

David Okagbue - 8

Solid - Composed on the ball throughout and read the game expertly to keep the Doncaster attack at bay.

Harry Williams - 9

Towering - Marshalled the aerial threat of Joe Ironside with ease and capped another commanding performance with Walsall's second goal.

Taylor Allen - 8

Classy - Made a string of stunning diagonal passes to help set Walsall away on the counter-attack and dealt diligently with his defensive duties.

Ryan Stirk - 8

Vital - A composed head in the centre of the park and made a vital block to deny Billy Sharp from point blank range.

Connor Barrett - 8

Key - Posed a threat with his marauding forward runs and set-up Nathan Lowe for the opening goal with an accurate low cutback. 

Jamie Jellis - 8

Assist - Grew into the contest to play a key role as he registered an assist for Williams' header with a pinpoint free-kick delivery.

Charlie Lakin - 8

Tireless - Created Walsall's most notable moment in the first half with a low ball which Lowe was unable to touch home at the back post and produced another tireless performance.

Liam Gordon - 7

Grew - Overcame a couple of sloppy moments on the ball in the first half to produce a strong performance after the break.

Jamille Matt - 8

Focal point - Worked tirelessly in the press and played extremely well to serve as a focal point with his back to goal on his return from suspension.

Nathan Lowe - 9

Goal machine - Extended his tally to 14 goals across all competitions by scoring Walsall's opener and produced another proactive performance in attack.

Substitutes 

Oisin McEntee (for Jellis, 82) 

Albert Adomah (for Matt, 82)

Jack Earing (for Lakin, 90)

Unused: Hornby, Daniels, Weir, Johnson.