Match report

Chesterfield Defeats Salford City 1-0 in League Two

Salford City
Salford City
0–1
FT
Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Jan 27, 2026

Chesterfield stuns Salford City with an own goal by Brandon Cooper in the final moments of the match. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, Chesterfield's persistence paid off as they secured a crucial away win in League Two.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Salford City 0–1 Chesterfield.
  • • Brandon Cooper scored the own goal for Chesterfield at minute 90.
  • • Haji Mnoga and R. Graydon received yellow cards for Salford City.
  • • R. Stirk was shown a yellow card for Chesterfield.

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Young (G)
  • 6 O. Turton (D)
  • 15 B. Cooper (D)
  • 29 L. Garbutt (D)
  • 18 M. Butcher (M)
  • 19 H. Mnoga (M)
  • 7 B. Woodburn (M)
  • 21 K. Cesay (M)
  • 10 K. N'Mai (M)
  • 26 R. Graydon (F)
  • 23 D. Udoh (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 M. Howard
  • 4 O. Ashley
  • 8 J. Grant
  • 16 F. Borini
  • 17 J. Austerfield
  • 28 Z. Awe
  • 45 R. Longelo-Mbule

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)
  • 8 R. Stirk (M)
  • 24 D. Markanday (M)
  • 11 D. Duffy (M)
  • 17 A. Dobra (M)
  • 10 L. Bonis (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 K. McFadzean
  • 7 L. Mandeville
  • 9 W. Grigg
  • 25 W. Dickson
  • 28 J. Berry-McNally
  • 36 S. Braybrooke
  • 45 F. Ladapo

Timeline

  1. Chesterfield
    56' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Dobra · On: W. Dickson
  2. Salford City
    63' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    Haji Mnoga

    Foul

  3. Salford City
    73' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Woodburn · On: O. Ashley
  4. Salford City
    73' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Cesay · On: R. Longelo-Mbule
  5. Chesterfield
    78' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Markanday · On: L. Mandeville
  6. Chesterfield
    78' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Bonis · On: F. Ladapo
  7. Chesterfield
    82' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    R. Stirk

    Foul

  8. Salford City
    88' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Graydon

    Foul

  9. Chesterfield
    90' Chesterfield Goal · Own Goal
    Brandon Cooper

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Chesterfield
Fouls 15 6
Pass Accuracy 62% 55%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 262 260
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 2 1
xG 2.05 0.29
Shots off Target 11 6
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 162 142
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chesterfield's substitution of A. Dobra for W. Dickson at minute 56 brought a fresh energy to the team.
  • ▸ The own goal by Brandon Cooper in the 90th minute shifted momentum decisively towards Chesterfield, securing their victory.