Chesterfield 1-1 Colchester
Updated
It finished level: Chesterfield 1-1 Colchester in the League Two (Round 12) on Tue, 20 Oct 2026 at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Chesterfield goals: Dilan Markanday 29'. Colchester goals: Ben Perry 82'. Expected goals: 2.15-0.66. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Dilan Markanday (8.3).
Match report
Chesterfield 1-1 Colchester: match report
It finished 1-1 between Chesterfield and Colchester in the League Two on Tuesday 20 October.
Dilan Markanday put Chesterfield ahead on 29' (1-0) and Ben Perry levelled for Colchester on 82' (1-1).
Chesterfield had 62% of the ball, shots were 19-6 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.15-0.66. Chesterfield will feel they deserved more.
Dilan Markanday (Chesterfield) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
The result leaves Chesterfield 9th on 16 points, with Colchester 19th on 12.
Attendance: 6,974. Referee: Paul Howard.
Match stats
| Chesterfield | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.15 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 502 (86%) | 278 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 5 |
Lineups
Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): Ryan Boot, Remeao Hutton, Alfie Pond, Jack Simpson, Lewis Gordon, George McEachran, Ryan Stirk, Dilan Markanday, Louie Marsh, Josh Koroma, Lee Bonis
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Thimothée Lo-Tutala, Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Frankie Terry, Ellis Iandolo, Jay Williams, Rob Hunt, Moses Sesay, Paul Digby, Jaden Williams, Bradley Ihionvien
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Dilan Markanday (Chesterfield)
- 34' · Yellow card · Lewis Gordon (Chesterfield)
- 36' · Yellow card · Bradley Ihionvien (Colchester)
- 54' · Yellow card · Alfie Pond (Chesterfield)
- 58' · Yellow card · Rob Hunt (Colchester)
- 68' · Substitution · Dylan Duffy for Dilan Markanday (Chesterfield)
- 68' · Substitution · Tom Naylor for Louie Marsh (Chesterfield)
- 69' · Substitution · Liam Mandeville for Josh Koroma (Chesterfield)
- 69' · Substitution · Kiano Dyer for George McEachran (Chesterfield)
- 75' · Substitution · Oscar Thorn for Jay Williams (Colchester)
- 75' · Substitution · Samuel Kuffour Jr. for Kane Vincent-Young (Colchester)
- 76' · Substitution · Ben Perry for Rob Hunt (Colchester)
- 79' · Yellow card · Ryan Stirk (Chesterfield)
- 80' · Substitution · Kien Connolly for Paul Digby (Colchester)
- 82' · Goal · Ben Perry (Colchester)
- 84' · Substitution · Fraser Bryden for Lee Bonis (Chesterfield)
- 88' · Substitution · Leon Chiwome for Bradley Ihionvien (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1994: Chesterfield 9, draws 8, Colchester 13.
Questions
Who won Chesterfield vs Colchester?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League Two) on Tue, 20 Oct 2026.
When and where is Chesterfield vs Colchester?
Tue, 20 Oct 2026, 18:45 UTC at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and Colchester?
In 30 league meetings since 1994: Chesterfield 9 wins, 8 draws, Colchester 13 wins (goals 42-44).