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ENG EFL League Two
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H2H
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Chesterfield
Colchester United
Attacks
43
27
Dangerous Attacks
33
24
Ball Possession
52
48
On Target
6
2
Off Target
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3002
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24′
Teddy Bishop
26′
Will Grigg
30′
Jack Tucker
39′
Dilan Markanday
41′
Danny Cowley
Halftime 2-0
59′
Jaden Williams
Harry Anderson
59′
Romeo Akachukwu
Jack Payne
59′
Micah Mbick
Samson Tovide
60′
Finley Frank Barbrook
Teddy Bishop
61′
Kyle McFadzean
69′
Lee Bonis
Will Grigg
69′
Dylan Duffy
James Berry
72′
Lee Bonis
74′
John Kymani Gordon
Kane Vincent-Young
74′
Janoi Donacien
A. Owolabi-Belewu
81′
Liam Mandeville
Dilan Markanday
87′
H. Araujo
92′
Janoi Donacien
93′
John Kymani Gordon
End 3-0
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Match Info
Chesterfield secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Colchester United in an English Football League Two fixture at the SMH Group Stadium on March 4, 2026. The comprehensive win solidified Chesterfield's promotion push as they dominated from start to finish, with the three-goal margin reflecting their superiority on the night. The home side took an early lead through a well-worked team move, doubling their advantage before halftime with a clinical finish from inside the box. Colchester struggled to create any meaningful chances, and Chesterfield put the result beyond doubt with a third goal midway through the second half. The match was defined by Chesterfield's defensive solidity and efficient attacking play, with their midfield controlling the tempo throughout. The result provided a significant boost to Chesterfield's league table position and goal difference, while leaving Colchester to contemplate a disappointing away performance. Post-match, the Chesterfield manager praised his team's professionalism, while the Colchester boss acknowledged his side was second best. The starting XI for Chesterfield featured their usual defensive lineup, while Colchester fielded a 4-3-3 formation that failed to fire.