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14/11/2026, SMH Group Arena, Chesterfield, England
FA Cup, Round 2
Chesterfield Vs Reading

Chesterfield play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Payne (GK) , J Mahoney (CB) , A Flanagon (CB) , C Dixon (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: P Joseph (CB) , G McAfee (CB) , M Gillmore (CM) , G Kinghorn (CM) , T Connolly (ST)

Reading play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Mattox (GK) , R Pert (CB) , H Gusau (CB) , C Christopoulos (CB) , J McCardell (RB) , S Tighe (LB) , I Baston (CDM) , R Gauld (CAM) , D Querry (RM) , A Jones (LM) , D Dermott (ST) And the subs are: D Ferris (CB) , G Harrison (CB) , B Patteson (CM) , J Prichard (CM) , J Blythe (ST)
Welcome to SMH Group Arena in Chesterfield, England where Chesterfield will face Reading.  This is round 2 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 10500.

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

4' - Neil Selkirk passes the ball to Charles Dixon.  Charles Dixon passes to Antwan Flanagon.  Daniel Dermott tackles Antwan Flanagon and the ball goes loose.  Antwan Flanagon plays a long pass to Charles MacKellar.  Charles MacKellar curves the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

5' - Ives Baston chips a long ball to Robert Gauld.  Robert Gauld looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Richie Payne!  

12' - Richie Payne passes a long ball to Andy Benzie.  Andy Benzie plays a short pass to Rob Betton.  Rob Pert tackles Rob Betton and takes possession.  Rob Betton dispossesses Rob Pert and takes possession.  Rob Betton sees a run from Mark Novia.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Mark Novia runs on to the ball.  Mark Novia strikes the ball towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

14' - Dominic Mattox sees a run from Daniel Dermott.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Daniel Dermott has strayed offside!  

16' - Andy Jones brings the ball forward, outpacing Dennis MacMichael.  

17' - Andy Jones sees Robert Gauld making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

22' - Mark Novia chips a long ball to Rob Betton.  Rob Betton sees Paul McPherson making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Paul McPherson is able to control the ball.  Paul McPherson looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

28' - Dennis MacMichael passes a long ball to Rob Betton.  Rob Betton passes to Paul McPherson.  Paul McPherson brings the ball forward, outpacing Henry Gusau.  

29' - Paul McPherson sees a run from Andy Benzie.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Andy Benzie runs on to the ball.  Andy Benzie strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Rob Pert manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

31' - Andy Jones speeds past Charles Dixon.  

32' - Andy Jones spots a run from Daniel Dermott.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Daniel Dermott is able to control the ball.  Daniel Dermott hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and Daniel Dermott scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Reading player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

35' - Rob Betton plays a short pass to Joshua Mahoney.  Joshua Mahoney passes to Andy Benzie.  Andy Benzie plays a long ball to Joshua Mahoney.  Joshua Mahoney sees Neil Selkirk making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Neil Selkirk is able to take the ball.  Neil Selkirk attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Neil Selkirk for Chesterfield!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

35' - Reading kick the ball off for the restart.  

42' - Rob Betton passes the ball to Joshua Mahoney.  Joshua Mahoney passes to Charles Dixon.  John McCardell dispossesses Charles Dixon and takes the ball.  John McCardell passes a long ball to Connor Christopoulos.  Neil Selkirk tackles Connor Christopoulos and gains possession for his team.  Neil Selkirk spots a run from Rob Betton.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Rob Betton is caught offside!  

44' - Mark Novia speeds past Dale Querry.  

45' - Mark Novia attempts to use his skills to beat Ives Baston, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

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

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

50' - Henry Gusau plays a short pass to Ives Baston.  Ives Baston passes the ball to Stuart Tighe.  Stuart Tighe finds Henry Gusau with a long ball.  Henry Gusau sees a run from Robert Gauld.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Henry Gusau is going to be taken off.  Dave Ferris joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Connor Christopoulos will come off.  Gavin Harrison is going to be brought on.  

55' - Antwan Flanagon plays the ball to Paul McPherson.  Paul McPherson takes the ball past Dave Ferris with a turn of pace.  

56' - Paul McPherson curls in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Charles MacKellar will come off.  Gordon McAfee is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Gavin Harrison finds Robert Gauld with a long ball.  Robert Gauld attempts to speed past Dennis MacMichael, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Reading.  

59' - Daniel Dermott steps up to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Dennis MacMichael.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ives Baston is going to be taken off.  Joe Prichard is brought on from the bench.  

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

64' - Gavin Harrison spots a run from Robert Gauld.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

66' - Mark Novia chips a long ball to Neil Selkirk.  Neil Selkirk attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Dominic Mattox deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Chesterfield.  Neil Selkirk will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Robert Gauld takes possession.  

70' - Gus Kinghorn dispossesses Robert Gauld and the ball goes loose.  Stuart Tighe hits the ball long to Dave Ferris.  Dave Ferris slides the ball to Robert Gauld.  Robert Gauld whips in a cross, and manages to find Andy Jones.  Andy Jones gets above the defence and heads the ball towards the top corner...but Richie Payne stops the shot!  

72' - Richie Payne plays a long pass to Antwan Flanagon.  Antwan Flanagon slides the ball to Andy Benzie.  Andy Benzie sees a run from Neil Selkirk.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Neil Selkirk has strayed offside!  

76' - Robert Gauld passes the ball to Dave Ferris.  Dave Ferris plays a short pass to Robert Gauld.  Robert Gauld passes to Dale Querry.  Dale Querry sees Daniel Dermott making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Daniel Dermott is able to control the ball.  Daniel Dermott tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

80' - Andy Benzie spots a run from Neil Selkirk.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Neil Selkirk runs on to the ball.  Neil Selkirk attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and Neil Selkirk scores!  That's a fine goal from the Chesterfield player!  The ball went in off the upright!

80' - Reading kick the ball off for the restart.  

83' - Joe Prichard slides the ball to John McCardell.  John McCardell plays a short pass to Gavin Harrison.  Gavin Harrison hits the ball long to Stuart Tighe.  With a turn of pace, Stuart Tighe beats Antwan Flanagon, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Reading.  

85' - Joe Prichard sees Daniel Dermott making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

87' - Neil Selkirk speeds past Rob Pert.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Chesterfield 2 - 1 Reading.