Chesterfield 2-1 Grimsby
Updated
Chesterfield won: Chesterfield 2-1 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 40) on Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Chesterfield goals: Liam Mandeville 31', Lee Bonis 34'. Grimsby goals: Jaze Kabia 41'. Expected goals: 1.39-1.52. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Ryan Boot (8).
Match report
Chesterfield beat Grimsby 2-1
Chesterfield squeezed past Grimsby 2-1 at SMH Group Stadium on Tuesday 14 April in the League Two.
Liam Mandeville put Chesterfield ahead on 31' (1-0), Lee Bonis made it 2-0 on 34' and Jaze Kabia pulled one back for Grimsby on 41' (2-1).
Chesterfield had 57% of the ball, shots were 14-8 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.39-1.52.
Ryan Boot (Chesterfield) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 8,661. Referee: Tom Reeves.
Match stats
| Chesterfield | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.39 | 1.52 |
| Total shots | 14 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 307 (76%) | 196 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 7 |
Lineups
Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): Ryan Boot, Sam Curtis, Kyle McFadzean, Sil Swinkels, Lewis Gordon, Tom Naylor, Ryan Stirk, Liam Mandeville, Sammy Braybrooke, Armando Dobra, Lee Bonis
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Géza Dávid Turi, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Clarke Oduor, Jaze Kabia, Andy Cook
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Liam Mandeville (Chesterfield)
- 34' · Goal · Lee Bonis (Chesterfield)
- 41' · Goal · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 51' · Yellow card · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 55' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 59' · Yellow card · Armando Dobra (Chesterfield)
- 63' · Yellow card · Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 68' · Substitution · Justin Amaluzor for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 68' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Clarke Oduor (Grimsby)
- 73' · Substitution · Dilan Markanday for Liam Mandeville (Chesterfield)
- 74' · Substitution · Janoi Donacien for Lewis Gordon (Chesterfield)
- 78' · Substitution · Charles Vernam for Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 82' · Yellow card · Reece Staunton (Grimsby)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Tom Naylor (Chesterfield)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Ryan Stirk (Chesterfield)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 1997: Chesterfield 8, draws 4, Grimsby 6.
Questions
Who won Chesterfield vs Grimsby?
Chesterfield won, 2-1 (League Two) on Tue, 14 Apr 2026.
When and where is Chesterfield vs Grimsby?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and Grimsby?
In 18 league meetings since 1997: Chesterfield 8 wins, 4 draws, Grimsby 6 wins (goals 25-30).