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15/08/2026, Crown Ground, Accrington, England, Live on National TV
League Two, English Football League

Accrington Vs Chesterfield

Accrington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Mahoney (GK) , M Mullins (CB) , A Black (CB) , S Callacghan (CB) , E Marvin (RB) , J Cooper (LB) , L Clardy (CDM) , D Zappacosta (CAM) , M Lawgoch (RM) , A Nasmyth (LM) , A MacQuarrie (ST) And the subs are: K MacKay (CB) , T Myles (CB) , O Kane (CM) , B Hannigan (CM) , M Sanna (ST)

Chesterfield play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Payne (GK) , J Marvin (CB) , J Mahoney (CB) , A Flanagon (CB) , D MacMichael (RB) , C MacKellar (LB) , R Betton (CDM) , E Allum (CAM) , M Novia (RM) , A Benzie (LM) , P McPherson (ST) And the subs are: C Dixon (CB) , L Whitehead (CB) , M Gillmore (CM) , G Kinghorn (CM) , A Braddick (ST)

Welcome to Crown Ground in Accrington, England where Accrington Stanley will face Chesterfield.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League Two, English Football League.  The attendance is 8000.

1' - Accrington kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Lloyd Clardy slides the ball to Mark Mullins.  Mark Mullins finds Lloyd Clardy with a short pass.  Lloyd Clardy tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

7' - Richie Payne hits the ball long to Joshua Mahoney.  Joshua Mahoney passes to Edward Allum.  Edward Allum curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Andy Benzie.  Andy Benzie directs a powerful header towards the top corner...and Andy Benzie scores!  Its a goal for Chesterfield!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

8' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

11' - Lloyd Clardy finds Andrew Nasmyth with a short pass.  Andrew Nasmyth plays the ball to Scott Callacghan.  Scott Callacghan plays a long pass to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta takes the ball past Antwan Flanagon with a turn of pace.  

11' - Dylan Zappacosta sees Alexander MacQuarrie making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

13' - Lloyd Clardy sees Dylan Zappacosta making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Dylan Zappacosta is caught offside!  

18' - Rob Betton sees Edward Allum making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Edward Allum runs on to the ball.  Edward Allum tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but Corey Mahoney performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

21' - Corey Mahoney finds Mark Mullins with a long ball.  Mark Mullins plays a short pass to Alexander MacQuarrie.  Alexander MacQuarrie attempts to use his skills to beat Rob Betton.  The opposing player is unable to stop Alexander MacQuarrie who takes the ball forward!  

22' - Alexander MacQuarrie attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Alexander MacQuarrie scores!  That's a good goal from the Accrington player!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

23' - Chesterfield kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Andy Benzie passes the ball to Mark Novia.  Mark Novia passes the ball to John Marvin.  John Marvin sees Edward Allum making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

29' - Edward Allum sees Andy Benzie making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Andy Benzie is able to control the ball.  Andy Benzie looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Corey Mahoney performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

30' - Corey Mahoney sees a run from Alexander MacQuarrie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Alexander MacQuarrie has strayed offside!  

42' - Charles MacKellar finds Dennis MacMichael with a long ball.  Dennis MacMichael passes to Paul McPherson.  Paul McPherson plays a long ball to Edward Allum.  Edward Allum crosses the ball, finding Rob Betton.  Rob Betton powers a header towards goal...but the ball flies over the bar!

44' - Corey Mahoney plays a long ball to Scott Callacghan.  Scott Callacghan plays the ball to Joel Cooper.  Joel Cooper sees a run from Lloyd Clardy.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Lloyd Clardy has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Chesterfield kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andy Black is going to be taken off.  Kieran MacKay is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joshua Mahoney will come off.  Charles Dixon joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Scott Callacghan will come off.  Tim Myles is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Paul McPherson takes a shot from long range towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Antwan Flanagon is going to be taken off.  Lee Whitehead joins the game from the bench.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul McPherson is going to be taken off.  Gus Kinghorn is going to be brought on.  

64' - Andy Benzie passes to Gus Kinghorn.  Gus Kinghorn takes the ball past Tim Myles with a turn of pace.  

64' - Gus Kinghorn crosses the ball, but Lloyd Clardy intercepts and clears the ball.  

67' - Alexander MacQuarrie curls in a cross, finding Mal Lawgoch.  Mal Lawgoch gets above the defence and heads the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but its over!

70' - Richie Payne finds Rob Betton with a long ball.  Rob Betton slides the ball to Gus Kinghorn.  Gus Kinghorn sees Andy Benzie making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Andy Benzie is able to control the ball.  Andy Benzie fires a shot...but the shot goes wide!

72' - Corey Mahoney plays a long pass to Mark Mullins.  John Marvin successfully tackles Mark Mullins and the ball goes loose.  Rob Betton plays a long ball to John Marvin.  John Marvin crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Kieran MacKay.  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lloyd Clardy is going to be taken off.  Owen Kane is brought on from the bench.  

80' - Mark Novia runs with the ball, beating Mal Lawgoch.  

81' - Mark Novia spots a run from Gus Kinghorn.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Gus Kinghorn is able to control the ball.  Gus Kinghorn hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Gus Kinghorn for Chesterfield!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

82' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended Accrington Stanley 1 - 2 Chesterfield.