Chesterfield 1-0 AFC Wimbledon – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates AFC Wimbledon at 48% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Chesterfield face AFC Wimbledon.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon meet at SMH Group Stadium in League Two (matchday 21). This fixture gets under way on Saturday 21 December 2024 at 15:00 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Chesterfield have collected 1.70 PPG across their last 10 games: 5W 2D 3L. Last five: L W L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
Chesterfield's form when playing at home: 3W 6D 1L across their last 10 home games (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
AFC Wimbledon's record over their last 10 games: 5W 2D 3L (1.70 PPG). Last five: L W D W W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.00. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
AFC Wimbledon's form when playing away from home: 4W 1D 5L across their last 10 road games (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.70 for Chesterfield, 1.70 for AFC Wimbledon — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
Trading
Chesterfield half-time and goal-timing data (last 20 games, 9 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; they lead at the break 45% of the time; of the 9 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games).
AFC Wimbledon half-time and goal-timing data (last 20 games, 9 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 56% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; they lead at the break 45% of the time; BTTS occurs in 22% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 35%; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time; they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Chesterfield 50% versus AFC Wimbledon 30%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Chesterfield 60% | AFC Wimbledon 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Chesterfield 1.02 xG and AFC Wimbledon 1.51 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: Chesterfield attack 0.970 / defence 1.090 | AFC Wimbledon attack 1.158 / defence 0.842. League average goals — home 1.249 / away 1.194. Data: built from Chesterfield's last 20 games and AFC Wimbledon's last 65.
Result probabilities: Chesterfield 25% | Draw 27% | AFC Wimbledon 48%. Fair-value odds: Chesterfield 3.98 | Draw 3.71 | AFC Wimbledon 2.09. AFC Wimbledon hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS Yes probability 50% | Total xG 2.53. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.53 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 50% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is AFC Wimbledon at 48% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on AFC Wimbledon if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.53 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 54% probability — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 50% on Yes. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Chesterfield 70% (last 10 home games) | AFC Wimbledon 30% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon | Competition: League Two, matchday 21 | Venue: SMH Group Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 21 December 2024 at 15:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Chesterfield 25% | Draw 27% | AFC Wimbledon 48% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% (Under 54%) | BTTS Yes 50% (No 50%) | xG Chesterfield 1.02 / AFC Wimbledon 1.51 • Poisson strength factors: Chesterfield attack 0.970 / def 1.090 | AFC Wimbledon attack 1.158 / def 0.842 | league avg home 1.249 / away 1.194 • Poisson stance: AFC Wimbledon (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.02
Chesterfield xG
Expected Goals
1.51
AFC Wimbledon xG
50%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
46%
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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❓ Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon FAQs
What time does Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon kick off?
Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon kicked off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 21 December 2024 at SMH Group Stadium.
What was the final score in Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon?
Chesterfield 1 - 0 AFC Wimbledon.
Where is Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon being played?
The match is being played at SMH Group Stadium.
What competition is Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon part of?
Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon is a League Two fixture (matchday 21) (England).
Who is favourite to win Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon?
Our statistical model gives Chesterfield a 25% chance of winning, AFC Wimbledon a 48% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making AFC Wimbledon the favourite.
Will both teams score in Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon will score — effectively a coin flip.
Will Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (54%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Chesterfield's attacking strength (0.97x league average) is weighed against AFC Wimbledon's defensive record (0.84x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.02. Flip it around — AFC Wimbledon's attack (1.16x) against Chesterfield's defence (1.09x) — and the away total comes out at 1.51.
These ratings are built from Chesterfield's last 20 games and AFC Wimbledon's last 65 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.9%. Close behind: 0-1 (10.4%), 0-0 (9.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
AFC Wimbledon Win
25%
3.98
27%
3.71
48%
2.09
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
12.0%
Away win
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.02
Chesterfield xG
Total xG
2.53
1.51
AFC Wimbledon xG
3.98
25%
Home win
3.71
27%
Draw
2.09
48%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
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
50%
BTTS Yes
1.99
50%
BTTS No
2.01
Clean Sheet
22%
4.51
36%
2.78
Win to Nil
6%
17.97
17%
5.79
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 9.1 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 8.1 | 12.3 | 9.3 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon expected to score?
The model projects 1.02 expected goals for Chesterfield and 1.51 for AFC Wimbledon, a combined total of 2.53.
How confident is the prediction model for Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Chesterfield's recent record stands at 8W 7D 5L from 20 games, a 1.55 PPG return, with L-W-L-W-W in the last five.
AFC Wimbledon, meanwhile, have gone 11W 3D 6L across 20 games — 1.80 PPG, with L-W-D-W-W in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.55 PPG for Chesterfield against 1.80 for AFC Wimbledon. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Chesterfield have managed 3W 5D 1L from their last 9 home games — 1.56 PPG in front of their own supporters.
AFC Wimbledon's away record stands at 4W 1D 4L across their last 9 away games, a 1.44 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Chesterfield are averaging 1.75 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per game recently; AFC Wimbledon are on 1.80 scored and 0.85 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: AFC Wimbledon in 30%.
Defensively: AFC Wimbledon in 45% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 20 Results
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AFC Wimbledon
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Chesterfield (Home) vs AFC Wimbledon (Away)
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❓ Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon Form FAQs
What form are Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon in coming into this match?
Chesterfield have gone 8W 7D 5L in their last 20 games (1.55 PPG), while AFC Wimbledon have gone 11W 3D 6L in their last 20 (1.80 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Chesterfield at home or AFC Wimbledon away?
Chesterfield's home record (1.56 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Chesterfield at home: 1.56 PPG; AFC Wimbledon away: 1.44 PPG.
Have Chesterfield or AFC Wimbledon been keeping clean sheets recently?
Chesterfield have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, AFC Wimbledon in 45%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 2 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to December 2024 — a small sample, so read the trends with care. All of them came in League Two. The most recent in our data was on 18 April 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Chesterfield
1
Draws
0
AFC Wimbledon
Recent Meetings
❓ Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Chesterfield have won 1, AFC Wimbledon have won 0, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 18 April 2025: AFC Wimbledon 0-0 Chesterfield.
Who has won more matches between Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon?
Chesterfield have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Chesterfield are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
AFC Wimbledon see a goal before the break in 56% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Chesterfield 67%, AFC Wimbledon 22% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (Chesterfield) and 33% (AFC Wimbledon).
On the defensive side: AFC Wimbledon in 44%; AFC Wimbledon in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Chesterfield home games / AFC Wimbledon away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Chesterfield vs AFC Wimbledon Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 67% of Chesterfield's recent matches and 22% of AFC Wimbledon's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of Chesterfield's recent games and 33% of AFC Wimbledon's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 78% of Chesterfield's recent matches and 56% of AFC Wimbledon's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Chesterfield defy the odds to beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Chesterfield beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 at SMH Group Stadium, Regular Season - 21, in the League Two. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Chesterfield 1.02 xG and AFC Wimbledon 1.51 xG, a combined 2.53. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. AFC Wimbledon landed 1.5 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Chesterfield attack 0.97 / defence 1.09 against AFC Wimbledon attack 1.16 / defence 0.84, drawn from 20/65 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Chesterfield 25% | Draw 27% | AFC Wimbledon 48%, with AFC Wimbledon to win its most likely call at 48%. Instead the game produced a Chesterfield win, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 46%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 72% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Chesterfield 60%, AFC Wimbledon 50%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 40%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Chesterfield's trading profile (20 games, 9 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and duly kept one.
AFC Wimbledon's trading profile (20 games, 9 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 30% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Chesterfield 1.55 PPG, AFC Wimbledon 1.80 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Chesterfield win broke the near-deadlock. Chesterfield (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.22 average — tighter than their form line. AFC Wimbledon (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.22 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.
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