Match report

Chesterfield Defeats Cheltenham 1–0 in League Two Clash

Chesterfield
Chesterfield
1–0
FT
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Apr 3, 2026

Chesterfield held off a spirited Cheltenham side to secure a vital 1–0 victory in League Two. W. Dickson's goal in the 25th minute proved decisive as Chesterfield managed to withstand pressure from the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Chesterfield 1–0 Cheltenham
  • • Goal: W. Dickson (25', assist: L. Mandeville)
  • • L. Mandeville (Chesterfield) and Robbie Cundy (Cheltenham) received yellow cards
  • • Substitutions: Chesterfield made several late changes including L. Bonis for W. Dickson, M. Owolabi-Belewu for J. Donacien
  • • Cheltenham also made multiple substitutions, including G. Miller for J. Davison and Ben Stevenson for H. Ashfield

Lineups

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Ryan Boot (G)
  • 7 Liam Mandeville (D)
  • 6 Kyle McFadzean (D)
  • 26 Sil Swinkels (D)
  • 2 Malik Owolabi-Belewu (D)
  • 24 Dilan Markanday (M)
  • 36 Sammy Braybrooke (M)
  • 8 Ryan Stirk (M)
  • 28 James Berry (M)
  • 4 Tom Naylor (F)
  • 25 Will Dickson (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Lee Bonis
  • 17 Armando Dobra
  • 11 Dylan Duffy
  • 44 Janoi Donacien
  • 29 Sam Curtis
  • 1 Zac Hemming
  • 13 John Fleck

Cheltenham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Joe Day (G)
  • 14 Ryan Broom (D)
  • 6 Robbie Cundy (D)
  • 5 James Wilson (D)
  • 27 Jonathan Tomkinson (D)
  • 8 Luke Young (M)
  • 26 Ben Stevenson (M)
  • 23 Isaac Hutchinson (M)
  • 11 Jordan Thomas (F)
  • 10 George Miller (F)
  • 20 Jake Bickerstaff (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Josh Davison
  • 4 Harry Ashfield
  • 7 Cole Deeming
  • 22 Mo Faal
  • 21 George Nurse
  • 41 Mamadou Diallo
  • 2 Arkell Jude-Boyd

Timeline

  1. Chesterfield
    25' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Dickson · Assist: L. Mandeville
  2. Chesterfield
    35' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mandeville

    Foul

  3. Cheltenham
    54' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Robbie Cundy

    Foul

  4. Chesterfield
    67' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Owolabi-Belewu · On: J. Donacien
  5. Chesterfield
    67' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tom Naylor · On: A. Dobra
  6. Chesterfield
    67' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Berry-McNally · On: D. Duffy
  7. Chesterfield
    67' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Dickson · On: L. Bonis
  8. Cheltenham
    72' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Miller · On: J. Davison
  9. Cheltenham
    72' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ben Stevenson · On: H. Ashfield
  10. Cheltenham
    80' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luke Young · On: M. Faal
  11. Cheltenham
    80' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ryan Broom · On: G. Nurse
  12. Cheltenham
    80' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jordan Thomas · On: C. Deeming
  13. Chesterfield
    88' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Mandeville · On: S. Curtis

Match Stats

Stat Chesterfield Cheltenham
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 82% 71%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 536 321
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 440 229
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ W. Dickson's early goal in the 25th minute gave Chesterfield a crucial lead, putting pressure on Cheltenham to respond
  • ▸ L. Mandeville received a yellow card shortly after the goal, impacting Chesterfield's momentum and allowing Cheltenham to push for an equalizer