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
Key match information
Oldham Athletic played Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 1 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Oldham Athletic: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Chesterfield: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oldham Athletic scores 1.00 and concedes 0.78 goals per match. Chesterfield scores 1.70 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oldham Athletic 39%, Chesterfield 65%. Over 2.5: Oldham Athletic 35%, Chesterfield 48%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Oldham Athletic has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.37. Oldham Athletic: 14.7 shots per match, Chesterfield: 11.6.
Match halves
Oldham Athletic: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.65. Chesterfield: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 1.04.
Goals by minute
Oldham Athletic: 31-45+ (5 goals). Chesterfield: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Chesterfield is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Oldham Athletic · 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 70% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Oldham Athletic · 1.7 goals / match - Chesterfield
Oldham Athletic is 78% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.78 goals / match - Oldham Athletic · 1.39 goals / match - Chesterfield
Oldham Athletic scores in 61% of matches (14 of 23 matches), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 matches).
Chesterfield scores in 91% of matches (21 of 23 matches), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 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 - Oldham Athletic
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.
Chesterfield is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - Oldham Athletic · 1.26 pts / match - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oldham Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Oldham Athletic
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
| Oldham Athletic | Liga | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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.