Match report

Chesterfield Defeats Accrington ST 1-0 in League Two Clash

Accrington ST
Accrington ST
0–1
FT
Chesterfield
Chesterfield
May 3, 2025

Chesterfield held off a spirited challenge from Accrington Stanley to secure a vital one-goal win in League Two on May 3rd. W. Grigg's early goal in the 32nd minute proved decisive as Chesterfield managed their lead despite several substitutions and late pressure from Accrington ST.

Key Facts

  • • W. Grigg scored the only goal for Chesterfield at 32 minutes.
  • • Accrington ST made multiple substitutions, with Conor Grant, C. Caton, and C. Brown coming on.
  • • Chesterfield also substituted players including M. Olakigbe and R. Colclough in the second half to maintain control.
  • • Kyle McFadzean and A. Pepple received yellow cards for Chesterfield.

Lineups

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Kelly (G)
  • 12 S. Quirk (D)
  • 17 D. Matthews (D)
  • 24 S. Aljofree (D)
  • 20 C. Brown (M)
  • 22 D. Martin (M)
  • 4 C. Grant (M)
  • 16 J. Batty (M)
  • 10 A. Henderson (F)
  • 9 K. Mooney (F)
  • 18 C. Caton (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh
  • 39 J. Woods
  • 45 A. Hunter
  • 19 A. Popoola
  • 23 T. Walton
  • 25 J. Smith
  • 30 L. Isherwood

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Boot (G)
  • 7 L. Mandeville (D)
  • 21 A. Palmer (D)
  • 25 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 19 L. Gordon (D)
  • 26 J. Metcalfe (M)
  • 13 J. Fleck (M)
  • 4 T. Naylor (M)
  • 34 M. Olakigbe (F)
  • 9 W. Grigg (F)
  • 11 R. Colclough (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Jacobs
  • 18 D. Duffy
  • 27 A. Pepple
  • 5 J. Grimes
  • 1 M. Thompson
  • 31 K. Drummond
  • 8 D. Oldaker

Timeline

  1. Chesterfield
    32' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Grigg
  2. Accrington ST
    55' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Conor Grant · On: J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh
  3. Accrington ST
    66' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Caton · On: J. Woods
  4. Accrington ST
    67' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Brown · On: A. Hunter
  5. Chesterfield
    78' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    Kyle McFadzean

    Foul

  6. Chesterfield
    79' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Olakigbe · On: M. Jacobs
  7. Chesterfield
    79' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Colclough · On: D. Duffy
  8. Chesterfield
    80' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Grigg · On: A. Pepple
  9. Accrington ST
    82' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Mooney · On: A. Popoola
  10. Accrington ST
    82' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Henderson · On: T. Walton
  11. Chesterfield
    85' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pepple
  12. Chesterfield
    90'+6 Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jenson Metcalfe · On: Jamie Grimes

Match Stats

Stat Accrington ST Chesterfield
Fouls 12 5
Pass Accuracy 65% 74%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 255 450
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 165 331
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ W. Grigg's early goal (32nd minute) set the tone for Chesterfield, giving them a lead they would defend strongly.
  • ▸ Substitutions in the second half by both teams aimed to regain momentum; however, Chesterfield effectively managed their resources to secure the win.