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27/03/2027, SMH Group Arena, Chesterfield, England
League Two, English Football League
Chesterfield Vs Bristol Rovers

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) , N Selkirk (CAM) , M Novia (RM) , A Benzie (LM) , P McPherson (ST) And the subs are: C Dixon (CB) , L Whitehead (CB) , J Cooper (CM) , E Allum (CM) , G Kinghorn (ST)

Bristol Rovers play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Berry (GK) , M Baird (CB) , E Mewies (CB) , H Ross (RB) , J Gwenn (LB) , P Fitzsimmons (CDM) , G Rainey (CAM) , M Lloyd (RM) , W Foley (LM) , H Akinlade (ST) , C Madden (ST) And the subs are: F Lewis (CB) , J Ewart (CB) , I Bower (CM) , A Breck (CM) , E Bruce (ST)
Welcome to SMH Group Arena in Chesterfield, England where Chesterfield will face Bristol Rovers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League Two, English Football League.  The attendance is 10500.

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

9' - Antwan Flanagon plays a short pass to Dennis MacMichael.  Dennis MacMichael slides the ball to Joshua Mahoney.  Patrick Fitzsimmons dispossesses Joshua Mahoney and takes the ball.  Dennis MacMichael successfully tackles Patrick Fitzsimmons and the ball goes loose.  Harvey Akinlade passes the ball to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons passes to Will Foley.  Will Foley finds Chris Madden with a short pass.  Chris Madden passes to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons curls in a cross and finds Matthew Lloyd.  Matthew Lloyd looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Bristol Rovers!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

14' - Rob Betton finds Andy Benzie with a short pass.  Andy Benzie plays a short pass to Dennis MacMichael.  Dennis MacMichael finds John Marvin with a short pass.  John Marvin passes to Andy Benzie.  Andy Benzie plays a short pass to Rob Betton.  Rob Betton sees Paul McPherson making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Paul McPherson takes the ball.  Paul McPherson hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but James Berry stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Paul McPherson is first to the ball...Paul McPherson looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by James Berry!  

20' - Joshua Mahoney passes a long ball to John Marvin.  John Marvin sees a run from Neil Selkirk.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Neil Selkirk is able to control the ball.  Neil Selkirk tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Neil Selkirk scores!  That's a good goal from the Chesterfield player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

20' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

22' - Mark Baird plays the ball to Eddie Mewies.  Eddie Mewies plays a short pass to Mark Baird.  Paul McPherson tackles Mark Baird and the ball goes loose.  Neil Selkirk brings the ball forward, outpacing Mark Baird.  

23' - Neil Selkirk crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Henry Ross.  

28' - Henry Ross plays a long pass to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Rob Betton successfully tackles Patrick Fitzsimmons and the ball goes loose.  Rob Betton plays a long ball to John Marvin.  John Marvin sees a run from Neil Selkirk.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Neil Selkirk takes the ball.  Neil Selkirk shoots...but James Berry stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Henry Ross is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

29' - Gregor Rainey attempts to beat John Marvin using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

31' - Gregor Rainey attempts to hit a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

33' - Richie Payne finds John Marvin with a long ball.  John Marvin sees Paul McPherson making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

36' - Patrick Fitzsimmons curves the ball into the box, but Dennis MacMichael intercepts the ball.  

39' - Dennis MacMichael hits the ball long to Antwan Flanagon.  Patrick Fitzsimmons dispossesses Antwan Flanagon and the ball goes loose.  Matthew Lloyd brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Mark Novia, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Mark Novia has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Bristol Rovers.  

41' - Gregor Rainey uses his pace to beat Mark Novia.  

42' - Gregor Rainey sees Chris Madden making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Chris Madden has strayed offside!  

44' - Mark Novia passes a long ball to Joshua Mahoney.  Joshua Mahoney plays a short pass to Mark Novia.  Mark Novia runs with the ball, beating Matthew Lloyd.  

45' - Mark Novia sees Neil Selkirk making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

50' - Rob Betton slides the ball to Paul McPherson.  Paul McPherson uses his pace to beat Patrick Fitzsimmons.  

51' - Paul McPherson crosses the ball, finding Andy Benzie.  Andy Benzie gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but James Berry stops the shot!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joshua Mahoney is going to be taken off.  Charles Dixon is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Baird will come off.  Fred Lewis joins the game from the bench.  

55' - Paul McPherson attempts a shot from outside the area...but the ball flies wide of the post!

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chris Madden is going to be taken off.  Edward Bruce joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Antwan Flanagon will come off.  Lee Whitehead is brought on from the bench.  

58' - James Berry sees Gregor Rainey making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Gregor Rainey is caught offside!  

60' - Mark Novia chips a long ball to Rob Betton.  Rob Betton sees a run from Neil Selkirk.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Neil Selkirk runs on to the ball.  Neil Selkirk tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul McPherson will come off.  Gus Kinghorn is going to be brought on.  

62' - Harvey Akinlade attempts to outskill John Marvin.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Harvey Akinlade runs with the ball!  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Will Foley is going to be taken off.  Ian Bower joins the game from the bench.  

66' - Patrick Fitzsimmons dispossesses Neil Selkirk and the ball goes loose.  Neil Selkirk sees a run from Mark Novia.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

70' - Edward Bruce finds Gregor Rainey with a short pass.  Rob Betton tackles Gregor Rainey and the ball goes loose.  Charles MacKellar dispossesses Gregor Rainey and the ball goes loose.  Chesterfield attempt to counter.  Rob Betton sees Neil Selkirk making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Neil Selkirk is able to take the ball.  Neil Selkirk looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Neil Selkirk scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the Chesterfield player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

70' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - Rob Betton passes to Dennis MacMichael.  Dennis MacMichael passes to Lee Whitehead.  Lee Whitehead passes to Rob Betton.  Rob Betton curves the ball into the box, but John Gwenn intercepts and takes possession.  

76' - John Gwenn brings the ball forward, outpacing Neil Selkirk.  

79' - John Gwenn plays the ball to Eddie Mewies.  Rob Betton dispossesses Eddie Mewies and gains possession for his team.  Chesterfield launch a counter attack.  Rob Betton spots a run from Gus Kinghorn.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gus Kinghorn takes the ball.  Gus Kinghorn tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

83' - John Marvin finds Dennis MacMichael with a long pass.  Dennis MacMichael sees a run from Gus Kinghorn.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Gus Kinghorn is caught offside!  

86' - Chesterfield attempt a quick counter attack.  John Marvin passes a long ball to Charles MacKellar.  With a turn of pace, Charles MacKellar beats Eddie Mewies, but is then fouled.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Eddie Mewies has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Chesterfield.  

87' - Andy Benzie prepares to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Fred Lewis intercepts and takes possession.  

90' - Fred Lewis plays a long pass to Henry Ross.  Henry Ross curls in a cross and finds Edward Bruce.  Edward Bruce directs a header down towards the bottom corner...and its in! It's a good goal from Edward Bruce for Bristol Rovers!  The keeper had no chance!

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



The match has ended Chesterfield 2 - 2 Bristol Rovers.