Chesterfield 3, Notts County 2

NOTTINGHAM, England (Interstat) — In a chaotic and card-filled League Two derby, visiting Chesterfield overcame an early red card to defeat Notts County 3-2 at Meadow Lane Stadium on Saturday, completing a season sweep of its rival. The match, played on March 14, 2026, defied pregame projections. Statistical models heavily favored Notts County, giving the Magpies a nearly 73 percent probability of victory and forecasting a 1-1 draw. Instead, the game spiraled into a frantic affair featuring a sending-off, eight yellow cards, and five goals, three from the shorthanded Spireites. Chesterfield’s task was made immensely difficult in the 19th minute… Read more...