Accrington ST 0-1 Chesterfield – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Chesterfield at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Accrington ST vs Chesterfield fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League Two clash, Regular Season - 39 as Accrington ST welcome Chesterfield to The Wham Stadium. Kick-off is set for Saturday 21 March 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League Two games this season, Accrington ST have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: L L D D L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
Accrington ST's home record at The Wham Stadium: 4W 1D 5L from 10 League Two appearances (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Chesterfield stand at 4W 3D 3L from 10 League Two matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L W L W L. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.50. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Chesterfield's form when playing away from home: 4W 4D 2L across 10 road games this term (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Accrington ST at 1.10 PPG versus Chesterfield's 1.50. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 3 previous meetings, Accrington ST have won 1, Chesterfield 1, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 3 meetings have averaged 3.3 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 8 Nov 2025, ended 3–3 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.3 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Accrington ST trading profile (83 games, 42 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
Chesterfield trading profile (83 games, 42 at away): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Accrington ST 47% versus Chesterfield 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Accrington ST 43% | Chesterfield 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Accrington ST 1.08 xG and Chesterfield 1.46 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Accrington ST attack 0.823 / defence 1.061 | Chesterfield attack 1.147 / defence 1.106. League average goals — home 1.188 / away 1.198. Data: 83 Accrington ST games / 84 Chesterfield games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Accrington ST 28% | Draw 26% | Chesterfield 46%. Fair-value odds: Accrington ST 3.57 | Draw 3.85 | Chesterfield 2.17. Chesterfield hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.54. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.54 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Chesterfield at 46% — moderate model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Chesterfield offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.54 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 47% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 3.3 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 51%. Form rates are neutral: Accrington ST 30% | Chesterfield 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Accrington ST vs Chesterfield | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 39 | Venue: The Wham Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 21 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Accrington ST 28% | Draw 26% | Chesterfield 46% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 51% | xG Accrington ST 1.08 / Chesterfield 1.46 • Poisson strength factors: Accrington ST attack 0.823 / def 1.061 | Chesterfield attack 1.147 / def 1.106 | league avg home 1.188 / away 1.198 • Poisson stance: Chesterfield (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.08
Accrington ST xG
Expected Goals
1.46
Chesterfield xG
51%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Accrington ST vs Chesterfield kick off?
Accrington ST vs Chesterfield kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 21 March 2026 at The Wham Stadium.
What was the final score in Accrington ST vs Chesterfield?
Accrington ST 0 - 1 Chesterfield.
Where is Accrington ST vs Chesterfield being played?
The match is being played at The Wham Stadium.
What competition is Accrington ST vs Chesterfield part of?
Accrington ST vs Chesterfield is a Regular Season - 39 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Accrington ST vs Chesterfield?
Our statistical model gives Accrington ST a 28% chance of winning, Chesterfield a 46% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Chesterfield the favourite.
Will both teams score in Accrington ST vs Chesterfield?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Accrington ST and Chesterfield will score (BTTS).
Will Accrington ST vs Chesterfield have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington ST and Chesterfield?
Record (3 meetings): Accrington ST 1W | Draws 1 | Chesterfield 1W.
What form are Accrington ST and Chesterfield in?
Accrington ST (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-L-D-D-L. Chesterfield (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-W-L-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Accrington ST's attacking strength (0.82x league average) is weighed against Chesterfield's defensive record (1.11x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.08. The same calculation in reverse, Chesterfield's attack versus Accrington ST's defence, projects 1.46 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 83/84 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.1%. Close behind: 0-1 (9.9%), 0-0 (9.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Chesterfield Win
28%
3.57
26%
3.82
46%
2.18
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.5%
Away win
1 – 2
9.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.08
Accrington ST xG
Total xG
2.54
1.46
Chesterfield xG
3.57
28%
Home win
3.82
26%
Draw
2.18
46%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.97
49%
BTTS No
2.03
Clean Sheet
23%
4.30
34%
2.95
Win to Nil
7%
15.33
16%
6.44
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.9 | 11.5 | 8.4 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 8.5 | 12.4 | 9.1 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Accrington ST vs Chesterfield?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.1%.
How many goals are Accrington ST and Chesterfield expected to score?
The model projects 1.08 expected goals for Accrington ST and 1.46 for Chesterfield, a combined total of 2.54.
How confident is the prediction model for Accrington ST vs Chesterfield?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Accrington ST's recent record stands at 25W 23D 35L from 83 games, a 1.18 PPG return, with L-L-D-D-L in the last five.
Chesterfield, meanwhile, have gone 33W 25D 25L across 83 games — 1.49 PPG, with L-W-L-W-L in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Accrington ST on 1.18 PPG, Chesterfield on 1.49. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Accrington ST have managed 13W 15D 14L from 42 games — 1.29 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Chesterfield's away record stands at 15W 10D 17L across 42 trips, a 1.31 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Accrington ST are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game recently; Chesterfield are on 1.53 scored and 1.30 conceded.
Last 83 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Accrington ST
Current Season
Chesterfield
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Accrington ST and Chesterfield in coming into this match?
Accrington ST have gone 25W 23D 35L in their last 83 games (1.18 PPG), while Chesterfield have gone 33W 25D 25L in their last 83 (1.49 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Accrington ST at home or Chesterfield away?
Chesterfield's away record (1.31 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Accrington ST at home: 1.29 PPG; Chesterfield away: 1.31 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Accrington ST and Chesterfield runs to 4 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. They last met on 21 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 9 Nov 2024, when Accrington ST won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Accrington ST's record when hosting Chesterfield specifically: 0W 0D 2L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
Accrington ST
1
Draws
2
Chesterfield
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington ST and Chesterfield?
From 4 meetings on record, Accrington ST have won 1, Chesterfield have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Accrington ST and Chesterfield last play each other?
They last met on 21 March 2026, when Accrington ST 0-1 Chesterfield.
Who has won more matches between Accrington ST and Chesterfield?
Chesterfield have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Accrington ST are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Chesterfield are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Accrington ST 48%, Chesterfield 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Accrington ST) and 50% (Chesterfield).
On the defensive side: Accrington ST have failed to score in 33% of games; Chesterfield in 26%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Accrington ST home games / Chesterfield away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Accrington ST play Chesterfield?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Accrington ST's recent matches and 50% of Chesterfield's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Accrington ST vs Chesterfield usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Accrington ST's recent games and 50% of Chesterfield's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Accrington ST and Chesterfield tend to score early?
Accrington ST have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Chesterfield in 64% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Chesterfield edge out Accrington ST 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Chesterfield beat Accrington ST 0-1 at The Wham Stadium, Regular Season - 39, in the League Two. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Accrington ST 1.08 xG and Chesterfield 1.46 xG, a combined 2.54. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Accrington ST fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Accrington ST attack 0.82 / defence 1.06 against Chesterfield attack 1.15 / defence 1.11, drawn from 83/84 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Accrington ST 28% | Draw 26% | Chesterfield 46%, with Chesterfield to win its most likely call at 46%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 72% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Accrington ST 43%, Chesterfield 54%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Accrington ST's trading profile (83 games, 42 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 34% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Chesterfield's trading profile (83 games, 42 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Accrington ST 1.18 PPG, Chesterfield 1.49 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Chesterfield win broke the near-deadlock. Accrington ST (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.19 scoring average — below par going forward. Chesterfield (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.40 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.