Chesterfield
2/10Wins
1.1Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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EFL TrophyGroup North - 4THE MATCH CENTREChesterfield vs Manchester City U21 match centre
Full time
5:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Joel Randall12′
F. Bryden23′
Cheyenne Dunkley49′
Junior Eccleston75′
Louie Marsh90+2′
Xavier Parker16′
Teddie Lamb38′
Jake Wain90+3′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Experimental — not eligible for recommendations · Calculated 15 Sep 17:12 UK.
Odds updated 15 Sep 18:08 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 7 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ChesterfieldManchester City U21
—Expected goals · API-Football—
5Shots on target8
9Total Shots12
46%Ball Possession54%
2Corner Kicks4
8Fouls13
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves0
499Total passes583
438Passes accurate528
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Chesterfield 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Manchester City U21 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Manchester City U21
8/10Wins
3.2Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 5 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Manchester City U21’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Chesterfield
10 matchesResults2 wins · 4 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.1
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
OldhamAway · League Two2–1BarnetHome · League Two3–3GillinghamHome · League Two1–1RotherhamAway · League Two1–2Salford CityAway · League Two1–0Fleetwood TownHome · League Two0–1Fleetwood TownAway · League Cup0–1ScunthorpeAway · Friendlies Clubs1–1FC Halifax TownAway · Friendlies Clubs2–3Sheffield UtdHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0
Manchester City U21
10 matchesResults8 wins · 0 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game3.2
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals9 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Nottingham Forest U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One1–2Wolves U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One4–0Mansfield TownAway · EFL Trophy4–1Manchester United U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One3–4Aston Villa U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One3–2Arsenal U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One3–1Norwich City U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One3–0Birmingham City U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One5–1Liverpool U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One2–0Aston Villa U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One4–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Chesterfield at home with Manchester City U21 away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 09:23 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
EFL Trophy · 2026/27 · all league matches
ChesterfieldManchester City U21
0Matches played1
0Points earned3
0Wins1
—Goals scored / match4.0
—Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Chesterfield at home with Manchester City U21 away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
2 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Chesterfield
0wins2MEETINGS
Manchester City U21
0winsNov 2017 – Aug 2024 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Chesterfield first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Chesterfield
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1P. Cook
- 43
J. SissonsG - 26
J. EcclestonD - 15
A. PondD - 22
C. DunkleyD - 46
T. PearceD - 30
R. LampteyM - 27
K. DyerM - 21Danny AnijskoM
- 4
T. NaylorM - 31
J. RandallM - 9
F. BrydenF
Substitutes (7)
24 · D. Markanday
33 · R. Hutton
19 · L. Gordon
40 · C. Cook
18 · L. Marsh
37 · J. Koroma
42 · Alex Whitney
Manchester City U21
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1O. Reiß
- 94
M. ChabotG - 48
B. NfonkeuD - 74
Charlie CourtmanD - 90
Kian Ben NobleD - 89
Matthew Hendersson-HallD - 87
F. GormanM - 60
Oluwafemi David Adetayo FapetuM - 93
J. WainM - 73
Xavier ParkerM - 98
K. MidwoodM - 79Teddie LambF
Substitutes (7)
70 · M. Barrett
86 · C. Dunbar-McDonald
69 · M. Hudson
96 · Harrison Miles
76 · Dexter Oliver
55 · Harrison Parker
92 · Oliver Tevenan
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Manchester City U21
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Tevenan | 6 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Harrison Parker | 6 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dexter Oliver | 15 | 6.4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Harrison Miles | 16 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| M. Hudson | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Dunbar-McDonald | 28 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| M. Barrett | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Chabot | 90 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| B. Nfonkeu | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 2 |
| Charlie Courtman | 84 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 |
| Kian Ben Noble | 90 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 |
| J. Wain | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| F. Gorman | 75 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi David Adetayo Fapetu | 74 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 4 |
| Matthew Hendersson-Hall | 90 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 2 |
| Xavier Parker | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 1 |
| K. Midwood | 62 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Teddie Lamb | 84 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Chesterfield
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Whitney | 45 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| L. Marsh | 45 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| C. Cook | 15 | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| L. Gordon | 7 | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| R. Hutton | 11 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J. Koroma | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Markanday | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Sissons | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| J. Eccleston | 79 | 7.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| C. Dunkley | 90 | 7.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| A. Pond | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 2 |
| T. Pearce | 45 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| T. Naylor | 75 | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| R. Lamptey | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 3 |
| F. Bryden | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| J. Randall | 45 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Danny Anijsko | 83 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| K. Dyer | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗EFL Trophy table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Chesterfield | Draw | Manchester City U21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.70 | 3.50 | 2.10 |
| Bet365 | 2.62 | 4.00 | 2.10 |
| Marathonbet | 2.49 | 3.65 | 2.30 |
| Betfair | 2.80 | 3.75 | 2.10 |
| BetVictor | 2.80 | 3.80 | 2.10 |
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