Match report

Chesterfield Defeats Morecambe 4-1 in League Two

Chesterfield
Chesterfield
4–1
FT
Morecambe
Morecambe
Apr 26, 2025

Chesterfield dominated the proceedings to secure a convincing 4-1 win over Morecambe in a crucial League Two fixture. Despite Kyle McFadzean's early yellow card, Chesterfield capitalized on their chances, with W. Grigg opening the scoring just before halftime. Morecambe briefly leveled through J. Slew but Ashley Palmer and subsequent goals from M. Olakigbe and Tom Naylor sealed the victory for Chesterfield.

Key Facts

  • • Chesterfield 4–1 Morecambe
  • • W. Grigg scored in the first half
  • • Morecambe's J. Slew equalized at 59'
  • • Ashley Palmer, M. Olakigbe, and Tom Naylor added goals for Chesterfield
  • • Kyle McFadzean (Chesterfield) and Max Taylor (Morecambe) received yellow cards

Lineups

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)
  • 18 D. Duffy (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Jacobs
  • 8 D. Oldaker
  • 11 R. Colclough
  • 27 A. Pepple
  • 5 J. Grimes
  • 1 M. Thompson
  • 33 P. Madden

Morecambe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. Schofield (G)
  • 28 C. Jones (D)
  • 5 M. Taylor (D)
  • 6 J. Stott (D)
  • 23 D. Tutonda (D)
  • 24 Y. Songo'o (M)
  • 4 T. White (M)
  • 18 B. Tollitt (M)
  • 20 C. Cooke (M)
  • 3 A. Lewis (M)
  • 10 L. Angol (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Slew
  • 9 H. Hope
  • 17 P. Lewis
  • 29 A. Fairclough
  • 19 M. Dackers
  • 16 A. Dallas
  • 1 H. Burgoyne

Timeline

  1. Chesterfield
    17' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    Kyle McFadzean

    Foul

  2. Chesterfield
    32' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jenson Metcalfe · On: M. Jacobs
  3. Chesterfield
    45'+1 Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Grigg
  4. Morecambe
    46' Morecambe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lee Angol · On: H. Hope
  5. Morecambe
    46' Morecambe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Tollitt · On: J. Slew
  6. Morecambe
    56' Morecambe Card · Yellow Card
    Max Taylor

    Foul

  7. Morecambe
    59' Morecambe Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Slew · Assist: D. Tutonda
  8. Chesterfield
    61' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    Ashley Palmer · Assist: L. Mandeville
  9. Chesterfield
    63' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Duffy · On: R. Colclough
  10. Chesterfield
    63' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Grigg · On: A. Pepple
  11. Morecambe
    69' Morecambe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Songo'o · On: P. Lewis
  12. Chesterfield
    75' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Olakigbe · Assist: R. Colclough
  13. Chesterfield
    77' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lewis Gordon · On: Jamie Grimes
  14. Morecambe
    80' Morecambe Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stott

    Argument

  15. Chesterfield
    80' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    Tom Naylor · Assist: Ashley Palmer
  16. Morecambe
    83' Morecambe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Cooke · On: A. Fairclough

Match Stats

Stat Chesterfield Morecambe
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 90% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 636 338
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 10 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 571 268
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ W. Grigg's goal just before halftime gave Chesterfield momentum heading into the second half.
  • ▸ Ashley Palmer's quick response to Morecambe’s equalizer at 61' was pivotal, re-establishing Chesterfield's lead and boosting their confidence.