Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Chesterfield will be looking to extend their strong run of form as they host Accrington Stanley in League Two. The Spireites have been impressive in recent games across both the league and FA Cup, showcasing their quality and depth. Experienced striker Will Grigg is expected to lead the line once more after his recent FA Cup heroics, where he scored a brace to help Chesterfield secure a comfortable win. Manager Paul Cook will hope Grigg’s experience and sharp finishing can continue to drive their positive momentum.
Accrington, meanwhile, will face a tough test after a routine FA Cup win over Rushall. With forward Dara Costelloe sidelined, Josh Woods is likely to step up as a replacement, adding fresh energy to the attack. However, Stanley may find it tough to breach Chesterfield's solid backline on the road. Given the Spireites' form and attacking potential, we predict that the visitors are going to return home with their hands empty.
Highlighted Team (Accrington):
Founded back in 1891 and reformed in 1968, Accrington Stanley are an English football club that compete in the League One. The original team competed in the Football League from 1921 to 1962, spending the last four seasons in Lancashire Combination.
The Accy are well known for their red home kit, whilst they wear sky blue shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels. The League One side play their home games at Crown Ground, the stadium which can hold up to 5,450 spectators (3,100 seated). Accrington have been playing at Crown Ground since 1970.
Listed as the all-time favourite player amongst fans, Chris Grimshaw is one of the most famous Accrington Stanley footballers. However, George Stewart is the team’s top scorer, netting 136 goals in total from 1954 to 1958. It has to be noted that the Accy have yet to represent England in European competitions.