Sat, 2 May 2026, 14:00
League Two
England
England
Full Time

Match Timeline

18'
Thomas Wilson-Brown🟨
Yellow Card
19'
L. Bonis
Normal Goal → A. Dobra
45'
B. Middlemas
Normal Goal → A. Drinan
46'
T. Nichols🔄
Substitution 1 → A. Borland
46'
J. Knight-Lebel🔄
Substitution 2 → M. Olakigbe
46'
K. McFadzean🔄
Substitution 1 → J. Donacien
51'
Junior Hoilett🟨
Yellow Card
58'
Ryan Stirk🟨
Yellow Card
61'
D. Markanday
Normal Goal → A. Dobra
71'
J. Hoilett🔄
Substitution 3 → O. Palmer
71'
T. Wilson-Brown🔄
Substitution 4 → J. Snowdon
71'
L. Mandeville🔄
Substitution 2 → T. Naylor
75'
Ben Middlemas🟨
Yellow Card
76'
B. Middlemas🔄
Substitution 5 → D. Oldaker
78'
Lee Bonis🟨
Yellow Card
90+3'
L. Bonis🔄
Substitution 3 → W. Grigg
90+3'
A. Dobra🔄
Substitution 4 → J. Berry-McNally
90+4'
S. Braybrooke🔄
Substitution 5 → W. Dickson

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal5
9Total Shots11
3Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox6
2Shots outsidebox5
11Fouls9
8Corner Kicks3
1Offsides1
51Ball Possession49
3Yellow Cards2
1Goalkeeper Saves5
360Total passes367
232Passes accurate240
64Passes %65

Starting Lineups

Swindon TownSwindon Town1:1

Starting XI

1C. RipleyG
16T. Wilson-BrownD
26J. BattyM
30J. HoilettF
24F. HolmanF
17R. TafazolliD
20B. MiddlemasM
23A. DrinanF
22J. Knight-LebelD
7T. NicholsM
33J. McGregorM

ChesterfieldChesterfield1:1

Starting XI

23R. BootG
19L. GordonD
8R. StirkM
17A. DobraM
10L. BonisF
26S. SwinkelsD
36S. BraybrookeM
7L. MandevilleM
6K. McFadzeanD
24D. MarkandayM
29S. CurtisD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Form: L-D-L-W-D
Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Form: W-D-W-D-W
Record
3 W
4 D
3 L
6 W
2 D
2 L
Goals Per Game
1.2
Scored
vs
1.4
Scored
1.6
Conceded
vs
1.1
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.5
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:1.5
Away:1.7
Scored
Home:1.3
Away:1.5
Conceded
Home:1.3
Away:0.8

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1538
Average
1554
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1531
↓ Momentum (-7)
1571
↑ Momentum (+18)
Expected Outcome
31%
Home Win
35%
Draw
34%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1540
Attack
1525
1499
Defence
1549
Recent Form
1535
Attack
1522
1451
Defence
1563
Post-Match Changes
-13
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Swindon Town vs Chesterfield: Underdog Value Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:2.80
Expected Value:+26.0%
Confidence:65

Hello, fellow supporters of the overlooked! 🐾 It’s time to shine a spotlight on the little pups in League Two. Swindon Town faces Chesterfield at home, and while the bookmakers have marked Chesterfield as the slight favourite at 2.20, the data tells a different story for our beloved underdog. Swindon Town enters as the underdog at 2.80, and that’s exactly where we find our hidden value. Looking at the last 10 fixtures, Swindon Town has picked up 1.30 points per game, with a record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses. They’ve scored 12 goals and conceded 16, showing a home goal average of 1.50 scored and 1.50 conceded across their last 4 home matches. Meanwhile, Chesterfield has been flying on the road, boasting a 75% away win rate over their last 4 away games, averaging 1.50 goals scored and 0.75 conceded. They’re riding a wave of momentum, but momentum isn’t everything when history is on the home side. The head-to-head record is where the real treasure lies. Across 10 meetings, Swindon Town leads 5-2-3. Crucially, in their last 5 home clashes against Chesterfield, Swindon has won 3, drawn 1, and lost just 1, translating to a solid 60% home win rate. Their last meeting ended 2-1 to Swindon, proving they know exactly how to handle the Lions on their own patch. When we cross-reference the odds, the 2.80 price for a Swindon Town victory offers a clear mathematical edge. The historical home dominance and the specific tactical matchup suggest a fair win probability well above the implied 35.7%, easily clearing our +3% expected value threshold. As an underdog specialist, I’m always hunting for these overlooked gems where the majority view misses the historical context. The little pups are ready to bite! Key Points: • Swindon Town is the underdog at 2.80, offering strong value against the bookmaker's slight favourite. • Historical home record vs Chesterfield stands at 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss (60% win rate). • Last 10 games show Swindon averaging 1.30 points per game, while Chesterfield averages 2.00 points per game on the road. • Goal expectancy models point to a tight contest, but Swindon's home defensive structure and H2H edge tip the scales. • Backing the underdog here aligns perfectly with long-term value hunting and celebrating surprise victories. With a 65/100 confidence rating and odds of 2.80, the data supports backing Swindon Town to win. The little pups have the historical edge and the value is clear. We’re going with a Home Win for Swindon Town!

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📝 Match Preview

Swindon Town vs Chesterfield: Mr Simple's Preview
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.20
Expected Value:+32.0%
Confidence:65

Right then, let’s have a proper look at this League Two clash between Swindon Town and Chesterfield. It’s the final day of the season, and while the title race is long gone, there’s still plenty of pride and playoff positioning on the line. Swindon sit 8th on 75 points, just behind 7th-placed Chesterfield on 76. But if you look at the last 10 games, the story is starkly different. Swindon have been all over the shop lately. They’ve managed just 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 outings, picking up 1.30 points per game. Defensively, they’ve been leaky, conceding 16 goals in that span. At home, their record is particularly poor: 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 4 home games, letting in 1.50 goals per match. Their last outing was a heavy 0-4 hammering by Grimsby, and their overall trend is firmly pointing downwards. Chesterfield, on the other hand, are flying. They’ve won 6 of their last 10 matches, drawing 2 and losing 2, racking up 2.00 points per game. More importantly, their away form is rock solid. In their last 4 away fixtures, they’ve won 3 and drawn 1, keeping a clean sheet in 40% of their recent games and conceding just 0.75 goals per away match. They’ve also scored 1.50 goals per game on the road, showing they can handle the pressure of playing away from home. Head-to-head, Swindon actually hold the historical edge with 5 wins to Chesterfield’s 3, and they won the last meeting 2-1 back in November. But football is played in the present, not the past. Chesterfield’s attacking output away (1.50 goals/game) against Swindon’s shaky home defense (1.50 conceded/game) sets up a match where the visitors are heavily favored to take all three points. Looking at the betting markets, the Away Win is priced at 2.20. Given Chesterfield’s 60% win rate over the last 10 games and their 75% win rate in their last 4 away trips, those odds represent solid value. Swindon’s declining form and recent heavy defeat make them vulnerable, while Chesterfield’s consistency and defensive discipline on the road point to a comfortable visitor victory. Key Points: - Chesterfield have won 6 of their last 10 matches and remain unbeaten in their last 4 away games. - Swindon are struggling at home, with only 1 win in their last 4 home fixtures and a recent 0-4 defeat. - Chesterfield’s away defense has been tight, conceding just 0.75 goals per game on the road. - The 2.20 odds for an Away Win offer genuine value against a fading Swindon side. In short, the form book heavily favors the visitors. I’m backing Chesterfield to come away with the win.

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📝 Match Preview

Swindon Town vs Chesterfield: Yoda's Betting Preview
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.20
Expected Value:+10.0%
Confidence:7

Listen to the numbers, you must. Swindon Town, at home, they struggle. 1.30 points per game, their form says. 1.50 goals they score at home, but 1.50 they concede. Declining, their trend is. Chesterfield, on the road, they shine. 2.00 points per game, their record shows. 1.50 goals they score away, 0.75 they concede. Improving, their momentum is. At the venue, Swindon wins 25% of home games. Chesterfield wins 75% of away games. A clear difference, there is. In the last meeting, 2-1 Chesterfield won. History, they have overcome. Shots: Swindon averages 8.00 per game, Chesterfield 13.80. Possession: Swindon 49.7%, Chesterfield 61.3%. Pass accuracy: Swindon 64.4%, Chesterfield 79.4%. These metrics show Chesterfield controls the ball and creates more chances. Goal expectancy: Home 1.12, Away 1.50. Total 2.62. This suggests a match with goals, but the away team's defensive solidity (0.75 conceded away) and attacking output (1.50 scored away) make the away win the most logical choice. Odds for an away victory stand at 2.20. The bookmakers see a challenge, but the stats tell a different story. Do or do not bet, there is no try... but hedge your bets, you should. Trust the data, you must. Key Points: - Chesterfield away form: 3 wins, 1 draw in last 4 away games. - Swindon home form: 1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss in last 4 home games. - Chesterfield concedes only 0.75 goals per away game. - Swindon's goals scored trend is declining; Chesterfield's is improving. - Last H2H: Chesterfield won 2-1. With Chesterfield's superior away record and Swindon's fading home form, the value lies with the visitors. The recommended bet is Away Win at 2.20.

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