Accrington Stanley vs Chesterfield: match statistics
Chesterfield appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. The visitors are 8th in the table and have a significantly better goal difference this season (60 goals scored). Accrington Stanley are in 15th place and are going through a very poor run of form - in their last 5 matches they have collected just 2 points and scored 2 goals, indicating serious offensive issues. Chesterfield have a higher shot accuracy (14% vs 9%) and dominate in possession (58% vs 49%), which gives them a tactical advantage. Both teams are in poor form recently, but Chesterfield show greater offensive potential, which could be decisive for their victory. Considering all statistics, the visitors have a realistic chance of taking all three points, although a draw cannot be ruled out.
Accrington Stanley vs Chesterfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Accrington Stanley played against Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Accrington Stanley has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Chesterfield has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Accrington Stanley scores 1.03 goals per game and allows 1.11. Chesterfield scores 1.58 and allows 1.37. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Accrington Stanley's games and 63% of Chesterfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 50%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chesterfield has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.36 per game. Accrington Stanley takes 12.1 shots per game, while Chesterfield takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Accrington Stanley leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.51 goals per game after halftime. Chesterfield leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Accrington Stanley's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Chesterfield, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Chesterfield appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. The visitors are 8th in the table and have a significantly better goal difference this season (60 goals scored). Accrington Stanley are in 15th place and are going through a very poor run of form - in their last 5 matches they have collected just 2 points and scored 2 goals, indicating serious offensive issues. Chesterfield have a higher shot accuracy (14% vs 9%) and dominate in possession (58% vs 49%), which gives them a tactical advantage. Both teams are in poor form recently, but Chesterfield show greater offensive potential, which could be decisive for their victory. Considering all statistics, the visitors have a realistic chance of taking all three points, although a draw cannot be ruled out.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Accrington Stanley | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Chesterfield is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Accrington Stanley · 1.2 pts / game - Chesterfield
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chesterfield is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1.03 goals / game - Accrington Stanley · 1.58 goals / game - Chesterfield
Accrington Stanley is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.11 goals / game - Accrington Stanley · 1.37 goals / game - Chesterfield
Accrington Stanley scores in 62% of games (23 of 37 meczów), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 meczów).
Chesterfield scores in 87% of games (33 of 38 meczów), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 30% (11 of 37 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Accrington Stanley
Over / Under - Chesterfield
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Accrington Stanley is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.49 pts / game - Accrington Stanley · 1.42 pts / game - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Accrington Stanley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Accrington Stanley
Chesterfield
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Accrington Stanley | Liga | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.14 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.95 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 52% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 67% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 77% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Accrington Stanley's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Chesterfield. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Accrington Stanley vs Chesterfield?
The EFL League Two match finished Accrington Stanley 0:1 Chesterfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Accrington Stanley vs Chesterfield?
Accrington Stanley score 1.03 goals per game on average and Chesterfield 1.58. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Accrington Stanley's matches and 63% of Chesterfield's.
What form are Accrington Stanley and Chesterfield in?
Over the last 5 games Accrington Stanley have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Chesterfield 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Accrington Stanley vs Chesterfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Accrington Stanley vs Chesterfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.