Chesterfield 2-1 Newport County
Updated
Chesterfield won: Chesterfield 2-1 Newport County in the League Two (Round 36) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025 at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Chesterfield goals: Oliver Banks 42', Aribim Pepple 44'. Newport County goals: Matthew Baker 40'. Expected goals: 2.46-0.82. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Aribim Pepple (8.2).
Match report
Chesterfield beat Newport County 2-1
Chesterfield came from behind to beat Newport County 2-1 at SMH Group Stadium on Saturday 8 March in the League Two.
Matthew Baker put Newport County ahead on 40' (0-1), Oliver Banks levelled for Chesterfield on 42' (1-1) and Aribim Pepple restored Chesterfield's lead on 44' (2-1).
Chesterfield had 56% of the ball, shots were 18-4 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.46-0.82. Chesterfield were the better side on chances, too.
Aribim Pepple (Chesterfield) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 7,692. Referee: Michael Barlow.
Match stats
| Chesterfield | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.46 | 0.82 |
| Total shots | 18 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 20 |
| Big chances | 5 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 299 (72%) | 203 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): Ryan Boot, Ryheem Sheckleford, Ashley Palmer, Jamie Grimes, Jack Sparkes, Tom Naylor, Darren Oldaker, Armando Dobra, Oliver Banks, Liam Mandeville, Aribim Pepple
Newport County (3-4-3): Nick Townsend, Jaden Warner, James Clarke, Matthew Baker, Joe Thomas, Shane McLoughlin, Cameron Antwi, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, David Ajiboye, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Bobby Kamwa
Key events
- 40' · Goal · Matthew Baker (Newport County)
- 42' · Goal · Oliver Banks (Chesterfield)
- 44' · Goal · Aribim Pepple (Chesterfield)
- 61' · Substitution · Josh Martin for David Ajiboye (Newport County)
- 69' · Substitution · Michael Spellman for Jaden Warner (Newport County)
- 76' · Substitution · Janoi Donacien for Ryheem Sheckleford (Chesterfield)
- 76' · Substitution · John Fleck for Darren Oldaker (Chesterfield)
- 78' · Yellow card · Liam Mandeville (Chesterfield)
- 79' · Substitution · Kieron Evans for Cameron Antwi (Newport County)
- 79' · Substitution · Kai Whitmore for Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 80' · Substitution · Dylan Duffy for Oliver Banks (Chesterfield)
- 81' · Yellow card · Armando Dobra (Chesterfield)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Lewis Gordon for Jack Sparkes (Chesterfield)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Ryan Colclough for Armando Dobra (Chesterfield)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 2013: Chesterfield 4, draws 1, Newport County 4.
Questions
Who won Chesterfield vs Newport County?
Chesterfield won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025.
When and where is Chesterfield vs Newport County?
Sat, 8 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and Newport County?
In 9 league meetings since 2013: Chesterfield 4 wins, 1 draws, Newport County 4 wins (goals 16-16).