Scunthorpe United 0-1 Walsall

Walsall defender Rico Henry scored his second goal of the season

Walsall moved to within a point the pressure on League One leaders Burton Albion as Rico Henry sealed all three points against Scunthorpe United.

The hosts almost took the lead when Joe Lolley beat the Walsall back line but Neil Etheridge saved his curling shot.

But the Saddlers went ahead when Jordan Cook flicked the ball to Henry who fired past Iron keeper Luke Daniels.

Scott Laird could have rescued a point for Scunthorpe late on but he nodded his effort straight at Etheridge.

Scunthorpe manager Mark Robins told BBC Humberside:

"It's a disappointing result. There's no doubt we've done well at stages. We've created chances and we've not taken them.

"We've had quite a bit of the ball, we've gone forward and we've been on our heels in the penalty area when balls have come into the box.

"Then we've switched off for one and we've not followed a run and it's ended up in the back of our net.

"The players know they've got to do better at the critical moments in games and in the critical areas in games we'll remain positive."

Walsall manager Dean Smith told BBC WM 95.6:

"That was one of my most pleasing results of the season in terms of performance, and discipline, and doggedness.

"I knew it would be a tough game. I've played on this pitch, it's tight and I didn't think they'd give us much time on the ball and they didn't, they got in our faces.

"How we worked the goal was fantastic. A great touch and flick from Jordan Cook and Rico Henry has gone through and finished it like a seasoned goalscorer.

"I'm really pleased for him. He gives you no problems, he just gets on with it and does his job and he's a quick learner."