EASTLEIGH. Chesterfield prevails over Eastleigh 3-1. Chesterfield was just to good to grab a decisive 3-0 lead with James Berry (38′), Liam Mandeville (85′) and Will Grigg (86′). Eastleigh reduced the distance with a goal (90′ + 6′) by Chris Maguire, but there was not much to do for them.
The match was played at the Silverlake Stadium stadium in Eastleigh on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The weather was broken clouds. The temperature was cold at 12.57 degrees Celsius or 54.63 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 89%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 10 Total 18
- 4 On Target 6
- 6 Off Target 12
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 71 Attack 115
- 39 Dangerous attack 80
- 61 Ball safe 69
- 1 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 6
Fouls
- 3 Yellow Cards 0
- 1 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Eastleigh was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Chesterfield that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Chesterfield was more pushing with 80 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 6 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Chesterfield won the contest.
Eastleigh shot 10 times, 4 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Chesterfield shot 18 times, 6 on target, 12 off target.
Cards
Eastleigh received 2 yellow cards (Paul McCallum and Chris Maguire). Regarding the opposition, Chesterfield didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Eastleigh stays with 38 points like Wealdstone to remain in the 13th place. Talking about the opposition, Chesterfield will has 77 points to remain in the 1st place.
Next matches
In the next match in the National League, Eastleigh will play away with Gateshead on the 6th of February with a 5-4 head to head record in favor of Gateshead (4 draws).
Chesterfield will play away against Dagenham & Redbridge on the 6th of February with a 8-4 head to head record in favor of Chesterfield (8 draws).
Eastleigh – Formation
Eastleigh started with a 5-3-2 line-up (5-3-2).
The manager Richard Hill decided to play with the following team: Joe McDonnell, Ben Greenwood, George Langston, Aaron Martin, David Longe-King, Nigel Atangana, Enzio Boldewijn, Scott Quigley, Jake Taylor, Chris Maguire and Paul McCallum.
The home team had on the bench: Ludwig Francillette, Solomon Nwabuokei, Oscar Rutherford, Ben Reeves and Malachi Dotse.
Substitutions
Eastleigh made 2 changes: Nigel Atangana for Ben Reeves (63′) and Ben Greenwood for Oscar Rutherford (65′).
Chesterfield – Formation
Chesterfield started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Paul Cook played with: Harry Tyrer, Ryheem Sheckleford, Tyrone Williams, Jamie Grimes, Bailey Clements, Tom Naylor, Darren Oldaker, Liam Mandeville, Michael Jacobs, James Berry and Will Grigg.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Armando Dobra, Jeff King, Ashley Palmer, Joe Quigley and Ollie Banks.
Substitutions
Chesterfield made 3 changes: Will Grigg for Joe Quigley (87′), James Berry for Ollie Banks (72′) and Michael Jacobs for Armando Dobra (72′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the National League.
- York City – Maidenhead United – 1-1
- Southend United – Gateshead – 0-1
- Solihull Moors – Altrincham – 0-1
- Rochdale – Dagenham & Redbridge – 1-2
- Kidderminster Harriers – Oxford City – 3-2
- Halifax Town – Aldershot Town – 1-2
- Ebbsfleet United – Oldham Athletic – 0-0
- Eastleigh – Chesterfield – 1-3
- Dorking Wanderers – Fylde – 1-3
- Bromley – Hartlepool United – 1-2
- Barnet – Wealdstone – 1-1