Match report
Barnet Defeats Chesterfield 1-0 in League Two Clash
Barnet
1–0
FT
Chesterfield
Feb 28, 2026
Barnet emerged victorious against Chesterfield in their League Two encounter on 28 February, securing a much-needed win with Nnamdi Ofoborh's 65th-minute goal. The match saw numerous substitutions but remained one-sided as Barnet held the lead until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • Barnet 1–0 Chesterfield in League Two.
- • Nnamdi Ofoborh scored for Barnet at 65 minutes.
- • Chesterfield made multiple substitutions but couldn't level the score.
- • Barnet's B. Winterburn and K. Tshimanga came on late to secure the win.
Lineups
Barnet
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 29 Cieran Slicker (G)
- 11 Idris Kanu (D)
- 4 Daniele Collinge (D)
- 24 Romoney Crichlow (D)
- 5 Adam Senior (D)
- 28 Nnamdi Ofoborh (M)
- 16 Ben Winterburn (M)
- 10 Callum Stead (M)
- 7 Diallang Jaiyesimi (F)
- 20 Kabongo Tshimanga (F)
- 15 Ryan Glover (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Owen Evans
- 22 Phillip Chinedu
- 18 Anthony Hartigan
- 17 Jack Howland
- 27 Britt Assombalonga
- 8 Rhys Browne
- 12 Oliver Hawkins
Chesterfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Zac Hemming (G)
- 29 Sam Curtis (D)
- 22 Chey Dunkley (D)
- 26 Sil Swinkels (D)
- 46 Tom Pearce (D)
- 36 Sammy Braybrooke (M)
- 8 Ryan Stirk (M)
- 24 Dilan Markanday (M)
- 7 Liam Mandeville (M)
- 11 Dylan Duffy (M)
- 10 Lee Bonis (F)
Substitutes
- 44 Janoi Donacien
- 6 Kyle McFadzean
- 4 Tom Naylor
- 17 Armando Dobra
- 28 James Berry
- 9 Will Grigg
- 25 Will Dickson
Timeline
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62' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Duffy · On: A. Dobra
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63' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Curtis · On: J. Donacien
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63' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Bonis · On: W. Grigg
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65' Barnet Goal · Normal GoalNnamdi Ofoborh · Assist: B. Winterburn
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75' Barnet subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Jaiyesimi · On: A. Hartigan
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75' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Mandeville · On: J. Berry-McNally
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83' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5Off: Sammy Braybrooke · On: Tom Naylor
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89' Barnet subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Winterburn · On: P. Chinedu
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90'+4 Barnet subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Tshimanga · On: O. Hawkins
Match Stats
| Stat | Barnet | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 62% | 69% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 294 | 340 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 181 | 236 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Nnamdi Ofoborh's goal at 65 minutes shifted momentum in Barnet's favor, giving them a crucial lead.
- ▸ Chesterfield's multiple substitutions starting from 62nd minute aimed to turn the tide but failed to produce an equalizer.