Oldham Athletic vs Chesterfield: match statistics
Chesterfield enter this fixture as favorites, sitting higher in 8th place compared to Oldham's 14th. The visitors boast significantly better form over the last five games (2.0 PPG vs 1.6 PPG) and superior goal-scoring efficiency (39 goals this season compared to the hosts' 23). A key factor is Chesterfield's high shot conversion rate (15% vs Oldham's 7%) and their dominance in possession (58% vs 52%). Oldham struggle with home form, recording only a 27% win rate and a high draw percentage (45%), suggesting difficulties in breaking down opponents at their own ground. Chesterfield have won 3 of their last 5 matches, conceding just 3 goals in that period, indicative of a stable defensive unit. Considering all statistics, the visitors have a realistic chance of securing all three points, although Oldham's history of draws at home makes a share of the spoils a distinct possibility.
Oldham Athletic vs Chesterfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Oldham Athletic played against Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Oldham Athletic has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Chesterfield has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Oldham Athletic scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.78. Chesterfield scores 1.70 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Oldham Athletic's games and 65% of Chesterfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 48%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Oldham Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.37 per game. Oldham Athletic takes 14.7 shots per game, while Chesterfield takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Oldham Athletic leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Chesterfield leads at halftime in 30% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
Oldham Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Chesterfield, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 enter this fixture as favorites, sitting higher in 8th place compared to Oldham's 14th. The visitors boast significantly better form over the last five games (2.0 PPG vs 1.6 PPG) and superior goal-scoring efficiency (39 goals this season compared to the hosts' 23). A key factor is Chesterfield's high shot conversion rate (15% vs Oldham's 7%) and their dominance in possession (58% vs 52%). Oldham struggle with home form, recording only a 27% win rate and a high draw percentage (45%), suggesting difficulties in breaking down opponents at their own ground. Chesterfield have won 3 of their last 5 matches, conceding just 3 goals in that period, indicative of a stable defensive unit. Considering all statistics, the visitors have a realistic chance of securing all three points, although Oldham's history of draws at home makes a share of the spoils a distinct possibility.
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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
| Oldham Athletic | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.44 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Oldham Athletic · 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 70% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Oldham Athletic · 1.7 goals / game - Chesterfield
Oldham Athletic is 78% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.78 goals / game - Oldham Athletic · 1.39 goals / game - Chesterfield
Oldham Athletic scores in 61% of games (14 of 23 meczów), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
Chesterfield scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 meczów), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 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 - Oldham Athletic
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.
Chesterfield is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Oldham Athletic · 1.26 pts / game - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oldham Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Oldham Athletic
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
| Oldham Athletic | Liga | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.78 | 2.62 | ▲ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 55% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 47% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 25% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 71% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 43% | 75% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Oldham Athletic vs Chesterfield?
The EFL League Two match finished Oldham Athletic 1:1 Chesterfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Oldham Athletic vs Chesterfield?
Oldham Athletic score 1.00 goals per game on average and Chesterfield 1.70. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Oldham Athletic's matches and 65% of Chesterfield's.
What form are Oldham Athletic and Chesterfield in?
Over the last 5 games Oldham Athletic have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Chesterfield 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oldham Athletic vs Chesterfield?
The statistical background for Oldham Athletic vs Chesterfield — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.