Chesterfield 0-1 Cambridge United
Updated
Cambridge United won: Chesterfield 0-1 Cambridge United in the League Two (Round 23) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025 at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Cambridge United goals: Shane McLoughlin 44'. Expected goals: 1.77-0.55. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Shane McLoughlin (8).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Chesterfield 1-0
Cambridge United edged Chesterfield 1-0 away from home at SMH Group Stadium on Monday 29 December in the League Two.
Shane McLoughlin put Cambridge United ahead on 44' (0-1).
Chesterfield had 61% of the ball, shots were 14-6 (1-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.77-0.55. Chesterfield created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 8,589. Referee: Scott Jackson.
Match stats
| Chesterfield | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 0.55 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 424 (81%) | 229 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): Zachary Hemming, Devan Tanton, Kyle McFadzean, Jamie Grimes, Lewis Gordon, Tom Naylor, Ryan Stirk, Liam Mandeville, Ronan Darcy, Dylan Duffy, Lee Bonis
Cambridge United (4-1-4-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, James Gibbons, George Hoddle, James Brophy, Shane McLoughlin, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Adam Mayor, Louis Appere
Key events
- 16' · Yellow card · George Hoddle (Cambridge United)
- 30' · Substitution · Adam Lewis for Lewis Gordon (Chesterfield)
- 44' · Goal · Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge United)
- 45'+5 · Substitution · Sullay Kaikai for Adam Mayor (Cambridge United)
- 56' · Substitution · Janoi Donacien for Jamie Grimes (Chesterfield)
- 57' · Substitution · James Berry for Dylan Duffy (Chesterfield)
- 57' · Substitution · Will Grigg for Lee Bonis (Chesterfield)
- 69' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Substitution · Dominic Ball for Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge United)
- 71' · Substitution · Will Dickson for Ronan Darcy (Chesterfield)
- 72' · Yellow card · Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United)
- 76' · Yellow card · Zachary Hemming (Chesterfield)
- 76' · Yellow card · James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Yellow card · Jake Eastwood (Cambridge United)
- 89' · Substitution · Ben Purrington for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 1999: Chesterfield 2, draws 1, Cambridge United 5.
Questions
Who won Chesterfield vs Cambridge United?
Cambridge United won, 0-1 (League Two) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025.
When and where is Chesterfield vs Cambridge United?
Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and Cambridge United?
In 8 league meetings since 1999: Chesterfield 2 wins, 1 draws, Cambridge United 5 wins (goals 11-15).