Chesterfield 2–1 Carlisle United: Fast xG, xT & Player Ratings
Date: April 1, 2025
League: League Two
Result: Chesterfield 2 – 1 Carlisle United
Formations: Chesterfield 4–2–3–1 | Carlisle 3–5–2
Match Time: 103 mins
Active Play: 52 mins
Red Card: Carlisle United (40’)
Key Takeaways
Chesterfield produced 5.1 xG and took 37 shots - Incredible. Carlisle’s early resistance crumbled after the 40th-minute red card.
Finished only two of 37 shots — but their pressure overwhelmed Carlisle.
Chesterfield fired from all angles - especially central areas and tight angles inside the box.
xG Timeline: A steady rise in pressure from Chesterfield, peaking after Carlisle’s red card at 40’.
The player is awarded a rating for each game based on how good the player's performance was compared to other players in the same position, with data from a magnitude of historical games.
Final Thoughts
Chesterfield were dominant in every metric. Carlisle United’s red card flipped the game - forcing them into damage control. Despite the narrow scoreline, Chesterfield’s 5.1 xG tells the real story: a crushing performance with only one real flaw - finishing.
