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Coventry vs Chesterfield

Ricoh Arena, Coventry1 January 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Trevor Kettle

Match Events

Coventry
Chesterfield
Kick Off
M. McNulty
14′
45′Kristian Dennis
Half Time
46′
S. HirdL. Maguire
Tom Bayliss61′
61′Scott Wiseman
M. BiamouJ. Ponticelli
66′
67′
C. DimaioC. O'Grady
74′
K. DennisD. De Girolamo
J. ShipleyR. Haynes
79′
80′Scott Wiseman
80′Scott Wiseman
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Coventry deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Chesterfield's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Coventry field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Chesterfield's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Coventry start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Chesterfield averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

CoventryPosition StrengthChesterfield
Coventry
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
3DefenderC. Stokes
2DefenderJ. Grimmer
4DefenderJ. Willis
12DefenderT. Davies
8MidfielderM. Doyle
26MidfielderJ. Shipley
30MidfielderT. Bayliss
10MidfielderM. McNulty
9ForwardM. Biamou
Chesterfield
1GoalkeeperJ. Eastwood
4DefenderS. Hird
5DefenderS. Wiseman
24DefenderA. Kellett
3DefenderJ. Binnom-Williams
28MidfielderR. Weir
17MidfielderC. Dimaio
26MidfielderJ. McCourt
25MidfielderL. Reed
15ForwardJ. Rowley
9ForwardK. Dennis

Match Summary

Coventry defeated Chesterfield 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. McNulty 14′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Coventry made 2 substitutions, Chesterfield made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Coventry vs Chesterfield Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Coventry
3
wins
Drawn
3
Chesterfield
1
wins
Total goals
11 · 1.6/match
Both scored
2/7 · 29%
Over 2.5
1/7 · 14%

Recent Form

Coventry

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Chesterfield

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Coventry1wins
1draws2 meetings
Chesterfield0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

0.5

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (57%) — the odds may underestimate Coventry.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 57.9%Draw 26.6%Away 19.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.703.604.80
Max1.753.885.55
Market favourite:Coventry · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market57.3%25.1%17.6%
Public market55.7%25.7%18.6%
Δ1.6%0.6%1.0%

Coventry vs Chesterfield — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Coventry
Result vs. Market: Coventry (58%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CoventryHalf-time:10Chesterfield
11Shots4
4Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/01/18Coventry1–0Chesterfield1.73/3.76/5.20
02/09/17Chesterfield0–0Coventry3.25/3.44/2.24

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Away Record: Chesterfield

W 171D 113L 130
Over 2.549
Goals scored606

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026