Match report

Chesterfield Defeats Shrewsbury 1-0 in League Two Clash

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
0–1
FT
Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Dec 20, 2025

Chesterfield secured a vital win over Shrewsbury with a solitary goal from L. Bonis in the 61st minute at Gay Meadow, which held until full-time in this League Two fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Shrewsbury 0-1 Chesterfield
  • • Goal Scorer: L. Bonis (Chesterfield) - 61'
  • • Assist: Lewis Gordon (Chesterfield)
  • • Yellow Cards: Kyle McFadzean (67'), L. Bonis (75'), Tom Naylor (82') (all Chesterfield)

Lineups

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 W. Brook (G)
  • 2 L. Hoole (D)
  • 4 T. Anderson (D)
  • 5 W. Boyle (D)
  • 20 I. Kabia (M)
  • 7 T. McDermott (M)
  • 25 J. Ruffels (M)
  • 6 S. Clucas (M)
  • 14 T. Perry (F)
  • 9 G. Lloyd (F)
  • 27 J. Marquis (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Harrison
  • 3 M. Benning
  • 10 T. Sang
  • 15 C. Aneke
  • 26 S. Stubbs
  • 38 I. England
  • 43 W. Gray

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Hemming (G)
  • 30 D. Tanton (D)
  • 22 C. Dunkley (D)
  • 6 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 19 L. Gordon (D)
  • 4 T. Naylor (M)
  • 8 R. Stirk (M)
  • 27 R. Darcy (M)
  • 7 L. Mandeville (M)
  • 11 D. Duffy (M)
  • 10 L. Bonis (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 R. Boot
  • 20 V. Daley-Campbell
  • 3 A. Lewis
  • 16 L. Butterfield
  • 28 J. Berry-McNally
  • 25 W. Dickson
  • 9 W. Grigg

Timeline

  1. Chesterfield
    61' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bonis · Assist: Lewis Gordon
  2. Chesterfield
    67' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    Kyle McFadzean

    Foul

  3. Chesterfield
    69' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Duffy · On: J. Berry-McNally
  4. Chesterfield
    75' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bonis

    Foul

  5. Shrewsbury
    76' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tommy McDermott · On: I. England
  6. Chesterfield
    77' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Bonis · On: W. Grigg
  7. Chesterfield
    78' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Tanton · On: Vontae Daley-Campbell
  8. Chesterfield
    82' Chesterfield Card · Yellow Card
    Tom Naylor

    Foul

  9. Shrewsbury
    85' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Marquis · On: T. Sang
  10. Shrewsbury
    85' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Lloyd · On: C. Aneke
  11. Chesterfield
    90'+1 Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Darcy · On: W. Dickson

Match Stats

Stat Shrewsbury Chesterfield
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 65% 77%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 332 492
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.42 0.69
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 217 378
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Bonis' goal in the 61st minute shifted the momentum towards Chesterfield, breaking Shrewsbury's resistance and securing a narrow but valuable victory.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams in the latter stages of the game aimed to capitalize on any weaknesses but did not alter the final outcome.