Walsall 1 Sutton 0

MICHAEL FLYNN said his walking wounded Walsall players got their reward after edging out promotion hopefuls Sutton to continue their recent revival.

The victory, Walsall’s third in six since Flynn took over, came via Conor Wilkinson’s first-half penalty to lift the Saddlers 12 points above the League Two drop zone in 16th.

Flynn said: “I thought we played some good stuff too, especially second half – we created a lot of good opportunities.”

Sutton boss Matt Gray said: “I’m just really disappointed with the goal.”