CRAWLEY, England (Interstat) — A stoppage-time equalizer from defender Jay Williams secured a dramatic 1-1 draw for Crawley Town against Chesterfield in a League Two match at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday.

The result, which mirrored the projection of Interstat’s game simulator, saw the spoils shared in a contest where Chesterfield dominated possession and chances but failed to put the game away. The visitors had been on course for a valuable away victory after Liam Mandeville’s first-half strike, only for Williams to rise highest in the fifth minute of added time to head home and snatch a point for the struggling home side.

Chesterfield, which came into the match with a 66.20 percent probability to win according to Interstat’s ELO system, controlled the tempo for large periods. The breakthrough came in the 39th minute when Mandeville finished a well-worked move, assisted by midfielder Taylor Richards. Mandeville’s goal was his last significant contribution, however, as he had been shown a yellow card in the 9th minute for an early foul.

The match was a physical and often fractious affair, with six players booked by the referee. Chesterfield’s Kellan Gordon, who provided the assist on Mandeville’s goal, saw yellow in the 49th minute. His teammate, defender Jonathan Russell, was also cautioned in the 73rd minute. Crawley’s Ryan Stirk and Geraldo Bajrami joined them in the book during a tense final quarter-hour as the home side pushed desperately for an equalizer.

Crawley, mired near the bottom of the League Two table, showed little attacking threat for much of the match but found a lifeline in the dying moments. The late goal was created by defender Jonathan Russell, whose pinpoint cross from the right flank was met powerfully by Williams, sending the home supporters into raptures.

The draw extends Chesterfield’s unbeaten run in the league to three matches, following a win over Gillingham and a draw with Harrogate Town last week. Their record in League Two now stands at 13 wins, 14 draws and 6 losses, keeping them in the mid-table conversation. For Crawley Town, the point provides a small boost in their battle against relegation, though their league record remains a concerning 6 wins, 12 draws and 18 losses. The result also continues a recent trend in this fixture, as the two sides played to a 2-2 draw in their previous meeting on Aug. 30.

Chesterfield will look to build on its solid form when it travels to face Barnet next Saturday. Crawley Town, meanwhile, faces another tough test on the road at Oldham Athletic next weekend as it seeks to climb away from the League Two drop zone.