Match report
Chesterfield 1-1 Tranmere: Key Moments in League Two Clash
Chesterfield
1–1
FT
Tranmere
Apr 11, 2026
In a tightly contested match in League Two, Chesterfield held off Tranmere to secure a 1-1 draw. The match saw early drama with Tranmere's O. Patrick missing a penalty, while Chesterfield's Tom Naylor capitalized to score the opening goal. Tranmere equalized through S. Finley, ensuring a share of the points.
Key Facts
- • O. Patrick of Tranmere missed a penalty for Tranmere at 17 minutes
- • Tom Naylor scored for Chesterfield at 44 minutes
- • S. Finley equalized for Tranmere at 53 minutes
- • Multiple yellow cards were issued throughout the game, including to Kyle McFadzean (Chesterfield) and S. Finley (Tranmere)
Lineups
Chesterfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Ryan Boot (G)
- 29 Sam Curtis (D)
- 6 Kyle McFadzean (D)
- 26 Sil Swinkels (D)
- 2 Malik Owolabi-Belewu (D)
- 4 Tom Naylor (M)
- 36 Sammy Braybrooke (M)
- 24 Dilan Markanday (M)
- 17 Armando Dobra (M)
- 28 James Berry (M)
- 10 Lee Bonis (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Liam Mandeville
- 19 Lewis Gordon
- 11 Dylan Duffy
- 44 Janoi Donacien
- 13 John Fleck
- 41 Gunner Elliott
- 1 Zac Hemming
Tranmere
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 33 Marko Maroši (G)
- 22 Lee O'Connor (D)
- 5 Nathan Smith (D)
- 15 William Tamen (D)
- 14 Jayden Joseph (M)
- 8 Sam Finley (M)
- 42 Nohan Kenneh (M)
- 3 Patrick Brough (M)
- 11 Omari Patrick (F)
- 32 Zech Obiero (F)
- 41 Kaiyne Woolery (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Ethan Bristow
- 26 James Plant
- 9 Kristian Dennis
- 30 Aaron McGowan
- 44 Ryan Watson
- 12 Jack Barrett
- 7 Charlie Whitaker
Timeline
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17' Tranmere Goal · Missed PenaltyO. Patrick · Assist: O. Patrick
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17' Chesterfield Card · Yellow CardKyle McFadzean
Foul
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19' Tranmere Card · Yellow CardS. Finley
Foul
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44' Chesterfield Goal · Normal GoalTom Naylor · Assist: J. Berry-McNally
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46' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Owolabi-Belewu · On: J. Donacien
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46' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2Off: Kyle McFadzean · On: Lewis Gordon
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53' Tranmere Goal · Normal GoalS. Finley · Assist: Patrick Brough
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57' Tranmere Card · Yellow CardWilliam Tamen
Foul
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66' Tranmere Card · Yellow CardMarko Maroši
Delay of game
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69' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Kenneh · On: Ryan Watson
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69' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Patrick · On: C. Whitaker
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75' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Markanday · On: L. Mandeville
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75' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Berry-McNally · On: J. Fleck
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77' Chesterfield Card · Yellow CardLewis Gordon
Foul
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82' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3Off: Z. Obiero · On: K. Dennis
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83' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4Off: Patrick Brough · On: E. Bristow
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85' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Bonis · On: D. Duffy
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90'+2 Tranmere subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Woolery · On: J. Plant
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90'+5 Tranmere Card · Yellow CardK. Dennis
Delay of game
Match Stats
| Stat | Chesterfield | Tranmere |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 63% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 462 | 233 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 389 | 146 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The missed penalty by O. Patrick at 17 minutes shifted momentum towards Chesterfield, who capitalized with a goal by Tom Naylor two minutes later
- ▸ Tranmere's equalizer by S. Finley at 53 minutes restored parity and set the stage for a tense remainder of the match