Match report
Chesterfield Stuns Bristol Rovers 3-2 in League Two Clash
Bristol Rovers
2–3
FT
Chesterfield
Feb 7, 2026
Chesterfield secured an impressive 3-2 win against Bristol Rovers in the League Two match on February 7th, demonstrating their resilience despite being twice leveled by S. Forde's goals for Bristol Rovers.
Key Facts
- • Chesterfield led early with Tom Naylor scoring at minute 3 and again at minute 61.
- • S. Forde equalized for Bristol Rovers in the 28th and 58th minutes, assisted by R. Harbottle and Joe Quigley respectively.
- • J. Berry-McNally scored Chesterfield's third goal to seal victory in the 78th minute.
- • Bristol Rovers saw Clinton Mola, A. Kilgour, and S. Forde receive yellow cards during the match.
- • Chesterfield’s D. Markanday was also shown a yellow card for time wasting.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 13 B. Young (G)
- 17 K. Balmer (D)
- 5 A. Kilgour (D)
- 26 R. Harbottle (D)
- 10 Y. Akhamrich (M)
- 6 C. Mola (M)
- 15 R. De Havilland (M)
- 3 J. Sparkes (M)
- 7 S. Forde (F)
- 19 E. Harrison (F)
- 29 F. Cavegn (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Southwood
- 36 R. Smallwood
- 24 T. Leigh
- 14 K. Thompson-Sommers
- 35 M. Rijks
- 27 J. Quigley
- 2 J. Senior
Chesterfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Z. Hemming (G)
- 29 S. Curtis (D)
- 22 C. Dunkley (D)
- 26 S. Swinkels (D)
- 46 T. Pearce (D)
- 4 T. Naylor (M)
- 36 S. Braybrooke (M)
- 24 D. Markanday (M)
- 7 L. Mandeville (M)
- 11 D. Duffy (M)
- 10 L. Bonis (F)
Substitutes
- 9 W. Grigg
- 6 K. McFadzean
- 44 J. Donacien
- 45 F. Ladapo
- 28 J. Berry-McNally
- 17 A. Dobra
- 25 W. Dickson
Timeline
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3' Chesterfield Goal · Normal GoalTom Naylor · Assist: L. Mandeville
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28' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalS. Forde · Assist: R. Harbottle
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43' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardClinton Mola
Foul
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48' Chesterfield Card · Yellow CardL. Bonis
Foul
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54' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: R. De Havilland · On: R. Smallwood
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55' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Akhamrich · On: T. Leigh
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55' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Harrison · On: Joe Quigley
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58' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalS. Forde · Assist: Joe Quigley
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61' Chesterfield Goal · Normal GoalTom Naylor
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71' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Bonis · On: W. Grigg
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71' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Duffy · On: J. Berry-McNally
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71' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Mandeville · On: A. Dobra
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75' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardA. Kilgour
Foul
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77' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Cavegn · On: M. Rijks
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78' Chesterfield Goal · Normal GoalJ. Berry-McNally · Assist: S. Curtis
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85' Chesterfield Card · Yellow CardD. Markanday
Time wasting
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85' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Markanday · On: J. Donacien
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90'+2 Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Harbottle · On: Joel Senior
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90'+6 Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardS. Forde
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol Rovers | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 70% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 260 | 323 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 8 |
| xG | 1.12 | 2.10 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 165 | 225 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 11 |
| Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tom Naylor's early goal in the 3rd minute set Chesterfield on course and gave them an initial advantage over Bristol Rovers.
- ▸ The turning point came when J. Berry-McNally scored Chesterfield’s third goal in the 78th minute, securing their win against Bristol Rovers.