Match report
Cambridge United Defeats Chesterfield 2-1 in League Two
Cambridge United
2–1
FT
Chesterfield
Oct 21, 2017
Cambridge United stuns Chesterfield with a 2-1 victory in League Two. Chesterfield took an early lead through Kieron Dennis but Jevani Brown and Uche Ikpeazu scored crucial goals for Cambridge United to secure the win. Chesterfield's Matthew Briggs and Ian Evatt received yellow cards, adding to the team's struggles.
Key Facts
- • Cambridge United 2–1 Chesterfield
- • Kieron Dennis scored for Chesterfield in the 55th minute
- • Jevani Brown scored for Cambridge United in the 70th minute
- • Uche Ikpeazu scored for Cambridge United in the 78th minute
- • Matthew Briggs and Ian Evatt received yellow cards for Chesterfield
Lineups
Cambridge United
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Forde (G)
- 6 L. Legge (D)
- 5 G. Taylor (D)
- 3 J. Carroll (D)
- 4 G. Deegan (M)
- 7 P. Mingoia (M)
- 2 B. Halliday (-)
- 14 J. Ibehre (F)
- 20 J. Brown (F)
- 9 U. Ikpeazu (F)
- 18 G. Maris (F)
Substitutes
- 11 H. Dunk
- 21 M. Elito
- 12 G. Taft
- 13 D. Mitov
- 16 L. O'Neil
- 26 M. Foy
- 27 K. Howkins
Chesterfield
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 12 J. Anyon (G)
- 6 I. Evatt (D)
- 4 S. Hird (D)
- 5 S. Wiseman (D)
- 24 A. Kellett (D)
- 28 R. Weir (M)
- 25 L. Reed (M)
- 23 J. Flores (M)
- 27 B. Barry (-)
- 15 J. Rowley (M)
- 9 K. Dennis (F)
Substitutes
- 32 M. Briggs
- 17 C. Dimaio
- 19 D. De Girolamo
- 8 J. Sinnott
- 20 L. Maguire
- 26 J. McCourt
- 34 B. Jones
Timeline
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53' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Wiseman · On: Matthew Briggs
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55' Chesterfield Goal · Normal GoalK. Dennis · Assist: Matthew Briggs
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59' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Kellett · On: C. Dimaio
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65' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Maris · On: H. Dunk
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65' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Mingoia · On: M. Elito
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69' Chesterfield Card · Yellow CardMatthew Briggs
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70' Cambridge United Goal · Normal GoalJevani Brown
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78' Cambridge United Goal · Normal GoalUche Ikpeazu
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83' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Weir · On: D. De Girolamo
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84' Chesterfield Card · Yellow CardI. Evatt
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90' Chesterfield Card · Yellow CardJ. Flores
Match Stats
| Stat | Cambridge United | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 0 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Chesterfield took the lead through Kieron Dennis' goal in the 55th minute, but Cambridge United responded quickly with a goal from Jevani Brown in the 70th minute, evening the score.
- ▸ Uche Ikpeazu's goal for Cambridge United in the 78th minute proved to be the game-winner, securing the victory despite Chesterfield's late pressure and accumulation of yellow cards.