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
Key match information
Accrington Stanley played Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Accrington Stanley: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Chesterfield: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Accrington Stanley scores 1.03 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Chesterfield scores 1.58 and concedes 1.37. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Accrington Stanley 41%, Chesterfield 63%. Over 2.5: Accrington Stanley 32%, Chesterfield 50%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Chesterfield has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.36. Accrington Stanley: 12.1 shots per match, Chesterfield: 12.2.
Match halves
Accrington Stanley: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.51. Chesterfield: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.87.
Goals by minute
Accrington Stanley: 61-75 (8 goals). Chesterfield: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Chesterfield is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Accrington Stanley · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.03 goals / match - Accrington Stanley · 1.58 goals / match - Chesterfield
Accrington Stanley is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Accrington Stanley · 1.37 goals / match - Chesterfield
Accrington Stanley scores in 62% of matches (23 of 37 matches), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
Chesterfield scores in 87% of matches (33 of 38 matches), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 30% (11 of 37 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Accrington Stanley
Over / Under - Chesterfield
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Accrington Stanley · 1.42 pts / match - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Accrington Stanley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 35%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Accrington Stanley
Chesterfield
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Accrington Stanley 0 - 1 - 0 Chesterfield. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.