Read our Crawley vs Chesterfield prediction with the latest betting odds, lineups, and tips. Explore key stats and bet builder insights for this clash.
Crawley vs Chesterfield Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Broadfield Stadium |
Bottom hosts eighth in League Two at Broadfield Stadium, and Crawley vs Chesterfield looks every inch a mismatch on paper. The visitors arrive in form, the hosts arrive hoping.
Crawley prop up the table with four points, and Colin Kazim-Richards is still chasing a first home league win of the season. Tuesday's EFL Trophy rout of Bromley lifted the mood.
Paul Cook's Chesterfield arrive eighth, with four wins from their last six in all competitions. Late goals from Josh Koroma and Louie Marsh sealed victory over Tranmere last time out.
History leans the same way. Chesterfield have won twice in previous meetings. Crawley have won only once, with the rest ending level.
Crawley vs Chesterfield Form
Crawley have lost their last three League Two matches, and a back line that struggles in the air and against wide attacks keeps getting picked apart. The EFL Trophy offered relief, a thumping 4-0 win over League One side Bromley ending a losing streak, with Stephen Duke-McKenna among the scorers. A cup night does not fix a league slump.
Chesterfield have won four of their last six in all competitions, and the football backs up the results, with possession, creativity and real menace on the break. Louie Marsh is the spark, attempting 4+ shots in 5 of his last 5 League Two apps. Josh Koroma came off the bench to score late against Tranmere and should start.
Crawley vs Chesterfield Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Crawley: No absentees reported
Chesterfield: W. Dickson (Injured/out), M. Owolabi-Belewu (Injured/out), Z. Hemming (Unfit/out)
Crawley
Vito Mannone returned to action in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night and goes straight back into the probable XI in goal. Stephen Duke-McKenna and Kai Jennings are also back in contention, which gives the home side of the Crawley vs Chesterfield lineups a sturdier look in a probable 4-4-2.
Chesterfield
Gunner Elliott, James Sissons and Danny Anisjko are all back from international duty. Josh Koroma should start after scoring twice from the bench against Tranmere, and no further changes are expected from the Spireites, who line up in a probable 4-2-3-1.
Crawley vs Chesterfield Predicted Lineup
Crawley
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: V. Mannone; A. Odimayo, P. Farquharson, C. Barker, L. Richards; A. Adeyemo, J. Arthurs, S. Duke-McKenna, O. Kamara; D. Orsi, D. Morgan
Chesterfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: R. Boot; R. Hutton, J. Simpson, K. McFadzean, L. Gordon; R. Stirk, G. McEachran; D. Markanday, L. Marsh, J. Koroma; L. Bonis
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Crawley vs Chesterfield Key Stats & Match Facts
Crawley have lost their last three matches in League Two.
Lee Bonis has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 5 League Two apps.
Louie Marsh has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 6 League Two apps.
Priestley Farquharson has been carded in 3 of his last 3 League Two apps.
Chesterfield sit eighth in the League Two table, while Crawley are bottom of the 24 teams.
Crawley vs Chesterfield Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Crawley 1-2 Chesterfield. The Crawley vs Chesterfield betting odds tell the same story, with the visitors 4/6 (Coral). Chesterfield have far more quality in the final third, and Crawley's defence has been too generous to hold out against Bonis, Marsh and Markanday, though the hosts can nick one at Broadfield.
Best Bets
Lee Bonis to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He leads the line for a Chesterfield side we rate as clear favourites. Our numbers put his scoring probability at just over 50%, well clear of what the bookmaker's implied probability suggests. Bonis is a probable starter, and he faces a Crawley side that has conceded at least twice in each of their last three League Two matches.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Our projections give Crawley just over a goal of their own, and Chesterfield have a habit of letting opponents carve them open. Both teams scoring carries a 56.25% probability in our numbers, which fits a game we expect to be open at both ends.
Crawley vs Chesterfield Bet Builder
Our Crawley vs Chesterfield bet builder tips back the visitors across the board: Chesterfield to win, Dilan Markanday to score, Chesterfield over 1.5 goals and both teams to score.
Dilan Markanday has scored in 3 of his last 4 League Two apps. He works off the right of Chesterfield's attacking three, against a Crawley side that struggles to defend the flanks.
There have been 11+ shots on target in 5 of Chesterfield's last 6 League Two matches. Against this leaky Crawley defence, a brace for the visitors is hardly a big ask.
Both teams to score has landed in 6 of the last 7 Chesterfield matches. Their defence is not built to shut teams out, so Crawley can get on the scoresheet.
Chesterfield carry a 58% win probability in our numbers. Better form, better players and a side propping up the division at the other end all point one way.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 5/1 and is as short as 37/10 elsewhere.
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Crawley vs Chesterfield Talking Points
The big tactical question is whether Crawley's offside trap survives the afternoon. They like to pass short and hold a high line, which is brave for a side that rarely stops opponents creating anything. Chesterfield thrive on counter attacks and individual skill, so one mistimed step up and Bonis or Koroma is clean through. Vito Mannone's return gives Kazim-Richards an experienced head in goal, but he cannot cover for an entire back four. That is why our Crawley vs Chesterfield best bets lean so heavily on the visitors' attack.
Crawley vs Chesterfield Predictions FAQs
When is the Crawley vs Chesterfield English League Two game?
Crawley vs Chesterfield kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Where is Crawley vs Chesterfield being played?
Crawley vs Chesterfield is being played at Broadfield Stadium.
What competition is Crawley vs Chesterfield in?
Crawley vs Chesterfield is an English League Two fixture.
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