Chesterfield v Scunthorpe match report

Scunthorpe strengthened their position at the top of League 1 table with a win against Chesterfield.

Scunthorpe were on top from the start, however Chesterfield had the first real opportunity of the game when Ched Evans had a shot from just outside the box which was easily gathered by Luke Daniels.

Evans also went close with a header that went just wide, from a Gboly Ariyibi in the 26th minute. Scunthorpe then had a great chance a few minutes later through Josh Morris who fired his shot just wide of the Chesterfield goal.

Ariyibi had another shot that was deflected wide in the 43rd minute, but Scunthorpe had the best chance of the half when Paddy Madden raced through onto goal only for his shot to be saved by Ryan Fulton in the goal.

it was all square going in to the break, but Scunthorpe should have easily been in front but were unlucky not to be.

They did, take the lead shortly after the break when Morris' free kick on the top of the box was able to avoid everyone and outwit the keeper and snuck into the Fulton's right post. They were then able to double their lead in the 60th minute when Van Veen broke into the penalty and his low drive was able to squeeze its way under the keeper's legs.

Scunthorpe were able to tie the game up in the 85th minute when substitute Mantom was played in by Van Veen and he easily beat Fulton.

Chesterfield rarely tested the Scunthorpe defence in the second half, and they really did show the differences in the teams as Scunthorpe showed why they are the league leaders, and Chesterfield showed why they will be facing a relegation battle this season as they rarely threatened this afternoon and gave their fans very little to cheer about.

The man of the match was clearly Scunthorpe’s Josh Morris, who clearly bossed the midfield, and his goal was a little lucky however he did deserve it. The only player who can come away from this game with their head a little higher, is Gboly Ariyibi, who looked dangerous when he was given any freedom down the wing but he was unable to provide much service to Ricky German and Ched Evans up front.