Match report

Chorley Stuns Derby 2-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Chorley
Chorley
2–0
FT
Derby
Derby
Jan 9, 2021

Chorley stuns Derby with a 2-0 victory in the FA Cup third round, showcasing impressive defensive play and clinical finishing. C. Hall opened the scoring with a goal in the 10th minute, followed by M. Calveley's late strike in the 84th minute. Despite Derby's efforts, they could not find an equalizer, leaving Chorley to celebrate an unexpected but well-deserved triumph.

Key Facts

  • • C. Hall scored the opening goal for Chorley in the 10th minute.
  • • M. Calveley secured Chorley's win with a goal in the 84th minute.
  • • Derby's Cameron Cresswell received a yellow card for handball in the 10th minute.
  • • Chorley made three substitutions: A. Halls (71'), O. Shenton (78'), and L. Reilly (80').
  • • Derby made three substitutions: O. Aghatise (64'), M. Bardell (73'), and Liam Thompson (84').

Lineups

Chorley

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Urwin (G)
  • 4 A. Halls (D)
  • 5 S. Leather (D)
  • 2 A. Birch (D)
  • 6 L. Baines (D)
  • 13 O. Shenton (M)
  • 12 W. Tomlinson (M)
  • 8 M. Calveley (M)
  • 9 H. Cardwell (F)
  • 11 E. Newby (M)
  • 27 C. Hall (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Henley
  • 3 H. Smith
  • 10 L. Reilly
  • 7 S. Miller
  • 19 L. Roberts
  • 15 O. Putnam
  • 17 M. McKenzie
  • 20 S. Marah

Derby

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Yates (G)
  • 6 J. Bateman (D)
  • 4 H. Solomon (D)
  • 2 M. Bardell (M)
  • 3 D. Williams (M)
  • 10 I. Hutchinson (M)
  • 8 L. Thompson (M)
  • 7 O. Aghatise (M)
  • 5 H. Jinkinson (D)
  • 9 B. Duncan (F)
  • 11 C. Cresswell (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Ebosele
  • 15 B. Cybulski
  • 14 O. Ibrahim
  • 18 C. Rutt
  • 13 G. Sykes-Kenworthy
  • 19 E. Christie
  • 16 S. Thompson
  • 17 J. Rogers

Timeline

  1. Derby
    10' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    Cameron Cresswell

    Handball

  2. Chorley
    10' Chorley Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Hall
  3. Derby
    64' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Aghatise · On: F. Ebosele
  4. Chorley
    71' Chorley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Halls · On: A. Henley
  5. Derby
    73' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bardell · On: B. Cybulski
  6. Chorley
    78' Chorley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Shenton · On: H. Smith
  7. Chorley
    80' Chorley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Hall · On: L. Reilly
  8. Derby
    84' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Liam Thompson · On: O. Ibrahim
  9. Chorley
    84' Chorley Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Calveley · Assist: E. Newby

Match Stats

Stat Chorley Derby
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 57% 51%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 2
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 367 320
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 10 0
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 208 163
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chorley's early goal by C. Hall in the 10th minute provided a crucial momentum boost, silencing the Derby attack.
  • ▸ Derby's inability to capitalize on their possession and chances allowed Chorley to control the game's tempo and secure a second goal late in the match.